Description
Jack Turner opened his sports car company in 1951 and quickly began to produce small British sports cars such as this 1961 Mk II. The company produced sports cars similar to MGs (the first car was a modified MG) and other similar models. Six different models were available until the voluntary closure of the company in 1966. They could be purchased as complete, roadworthy cars, or in kit form.
This is a Mk II, of which around 150 units were produced (a fire destroyed the factory archives) between 1960 and 1963. The front suspension was based on that of a Triumph Herald and the engine options came from Ford, Austin and Coventry Climax. This particular car is fitted with a 1098 cc BMC A-Series four-cylinder engine, the mainstay of small British four-cylinders.
Turners are very rare cars (only about 80 examples of this Mk II version remain) and highly sought after by historic racing drivers. They are very lightweight, with a fibreglass-bodied body mounted on a rigid tubular chassis, as is often found in race cars. This example was restored over five years by a British sports car enthusiast. It is beautifully finished in minute detail and is superb in its British Racing Green colour. This Turner is a spectacular small car that delivers a very sporting driving experience and makes an ideal sports car for track days or hill climbs.
This alluring lightweight sports car is now on display in our showroom and ready to welcome a new adventurous owner.
