Hard to believe the little Coupe is fifty this year

It’s fifty years since Bernard Cox first launched his super little Mini-based Grand Touring Mini at the Racing Car show of 1967. Over 600 were sold in various incarnations, the lion’s share via Paddy Fitch and the late Peter Beck’s GTM Cars operation between 1980-1996.

Former GTM racer, Derek Hambly and his son, Ed, are resurrecting the little car and plan to unveil their new demo car at this year’s Stoneleigh show (National Kit Car Motor Show – April 30/May 1) although due to the current custodians of the ‘GTM’ name not allowing its use, they will probably use the ‘Primo Coupe’ name.

The project moved to a Worcestershire-based company called Primo Design run by the late Peter Leslie in 1996. Peter made a few amendments to the car, mainly in the name of gaining SVA compliance, which he achieved although produced just one car sadly.

We’ll keep you updated on Derek and Ed’s progress as the show approaches although in the meantime visit www.hamblysportscars.co.uk ENDS.