Cumberford (United States) - AllCarIndex

Cumberford was an automotive brand founded in the mid-1960s by stylist Robert Cumberford and writer Barney Clark. The brand originated in Stamford, Connecticut, and later operated out of Austin, Texas. In 1966, Cumberford and Clark created a unique Ford Mustang with a station wagon body, which was constructed in Italy by Frank Reisner. This one-off vehicle was intended to lead to a series of production models; however, no additional units were manufactured.

In 1981, Cumberford introduced the Cumberford Martinique, a retro-styled roadster developed in collaboration with his brother James. The Martinique featured a BMW 3200cc six-cylinder engine and a cast aluminum chassis. Its design was reminiscent of 1930s automobiles, utilizing an aluminum body with Kevlar mudguards and mahogany veneer trim. When the Martinique was announced in 1982, it was projected to be priced around $125,000. Unfortunately, the project faced financial difficulties, leading to its relocation to Texas in search of new investors. Despite ongoing development efforts by Robert Cumberford, only a limited number of Martinique cars were completed before the brand ceased operations.