Radford has officially opened the order books for its Project 62. The limited-edition special will be based on the Lotus Type 62. The British coachbuilders also announced that production numbers would be limited to, you’ve guessed it, just 62 examples.
The British coachbuilder will be constructing their cars under a new partnership alongside Lotus Engineering. These ultra-rare and exclusive cars will be personalized exclusively to the taste of the individual customers, with some of the allocation already spoken for.
The Radford name is by no means new. It draws on the heritage and craftsmanship of Harold Radford, the creator of countless bespoke vehicles. The Radford coachbuilder credentials go back as far as 1948 when they debuted at the 1951 London Motor show. The company would go on to make a name for itself by offering highly personalized cars, enjoyed by many, including the likes of the Beatles.
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The modern-day interpretation of Radford is headed by a quartet of automotive heavyweights, including 2009 Formula One world champion Jenson Button, designer Mark Stubbs, lawyer Roger Behle and TV presenter and car builder Ant Anstead.
The world’s first modern Radford will be a mid-engined two-seater coupe with a touch of luxury in line with the coach-built concept. However, it’s promised that the Type 62 will remain a driver’s car.
“Radford draws upon a strong history of design, including creating the bodywork of the original Ford GT40, one of the most iconic sports cars in history,” said Ant Anstead. “That wealth of design heritage is what informs Radford today. The craftsmanship bestowed upon each build and the level of personalization available position ‘Project 62’ among the best of the British luxury brands.”
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For future Project 62 owners, the experience will be taken one step further, as each will be invited to attend a one-day track event hosted by Jenson Button. The event will assist owners in getting the most out of their purchase by sampling the car on the same circuit it was designed on.
“For me, a key purpose of Radford is to celebrate iconic automotive moments by bringing them back to life for a new, modern audience,” said Button. “With the dynamic development of our car already well underway, we are working hard to ensure we do this car justice, and I can’t wait to put it through its paces on the Radford Track before inviting today’s Project 62 owners to come and do the same.”
Radford will reveal further details surrounding the Project 62 later this year.
