A new British carbuilder has emerged to capitalize on the growing popularity of classic car looks: completely revamped, modernized versions of car icons. Called Caton, the newcomer created his own version of a ‘two-seater of the fifties’ sport car‘, shown in this dark teaser image. The car will be revealed in its entirety at Salon Prive London on April 21.
According to the brand, their projects will be a ‘sympathetic enhancement’ version of the original, rather than a radical redesign, so it will be instantly recognizable when the lid is removed later this month. . The classic car in this teaser features a traditional long nose and frameless wraparound windshield, with a teardrop-shaped rear end.
The rest will also be redesigned under the skin, albeit involving the base car’s DNA. To that end, expect more power to be massaged from its current engine, and an upgraded suspension setup to handle the additional growl, while retaining characteristics. familiar core processor. According to Caton, ‘modern technology’ will also be incorporated into the package, so expect some kind of infotainment system to be carefully installed inside its preset interior.
Caton hopes that its design resembles what would have been if the original creators had had modern tools and technology at their disposal, with aluminum body panels built to zero tolerances. ,2mm. The company has partnered with the Envisage Group for manufacturing and technical support, drawing on the company’s experience with OEM brands and antique car restoration.
Caton will use many of Envisage’s facilities, including its milling, 3D printing and painting labs to create pre-designed models, and also with other restoration equipment, each customer has will be offered a range of personalization options.
Speaking of the partnership with Caton, Envisage Group CEO Tim Strafford said: “Caton is the vision of our investors to create a unique brand using precision engineering, British craftsmanship and skill, to create products unparalleled in the automotive and exterior sectors.
“Caton will stand on its own, as a specialized brand, inspired by precision mechanics. It will offer extremely exclusive, highly aspirational British-designed products in the automotive sector and beyond. This exciting new brand will demonstrate what is possible when design and engineering developments are pushed to the highest possible level with exceptional luxury creations. ”
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