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{{Infobox company |
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| name = Davrian Developments Ltd |
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| type = British Sportscar Manufacturer |
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| location_city = [[Lampeter]], Wales |
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| location_country = United Kingdom |
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| founder = David Clarke and Adrian Evans (Dav-rian) |
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| foundation = 1967 |
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| fate = Receivership |
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| industry = Automobiles |
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Adrian Evans, the car's designer built a series of cars called Davrian from 1965 using the aluminium alloy [[Hillman Imp]] engine based on the [[Coventry Climax]]. In 1967, the design had settled to a 2 seat glass fibre [[monocoque]] coupé, officially called the '''Davrian Demon''' and series production started with the cars being available in [[kit car|kit]] form. A variety of power units were offered including [[Mini]], [[Volkswagen Beetle]] |
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Adrian Evans (d. 1992), a structural engineer and the car's designer, built a series of cars called Davrian from 1965, based on components from the Hillman Imp, including the front and rear suspension, the {{convert|875|or|998|cc|cid|abbr=on}}{{sfnp|Northey|1974|p=500}} aluminium alloy [[Hillman Imp]] engine which was [[Coventry Climax]]-based<ref name=Beaulieu>{{cite book |last=Georgano |first= G.N. |author-link= G.N. Georgano|title=Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile |year=2000 |publisher=HMSO |location=London |isbn=1-57958-293-1}}</ref> and the Imp transaxle. |
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| ⚫ | In 1980, the Mk8 was offered as a complete car called the |
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==Davrian 1965–83== |
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{{Infobox automobile |
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|name =Davrian |
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|image =DavrianMk5Yellow.JPG |
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| manufacturer = Davrian Developments |
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|engine = 875 or 998 cc Hillman Imp |
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In 1967, the design had settled to a 2-seat glass fibre [[monocoque]] coupé, officially called the Davrian Imp and series production started with a company being formed called Davrian Developments. The cars were sold in [[kit car|kit]] form. Over time, a variety of power units were offered including the [[Mini]]-engined Davrian Demon (mid-mounted),{{sfnp|Northey|1974|p=500}} [[Volkswagen Beetle|Volkswagen Beetle Type 1]] (rear-mounted),{{sfnp|Northey|1974|p=500}} [[Renault]] (rear-mounted), and [[Ford Fiesta]] (mid-mounted). The car weighed in at {{convert|8|long cwt|lb kg|abbr=on}}. |
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[[File:1970 Davrian Mk.V (white), rear right.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a 1970 Davrian Mk. V]] |
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| ⚫ | In 1980, the Mk8 was offered as a complete car called the Davrian Dragon. This was mid-engined and used Ford Fiesta components and engine. The company was insufficiently capitalised for this operation, and went into receivership in 1983.<ref name=Beaulieu/> This car was subsequently relaunched as the Corry and the earlier more basic versions continued being made in the same premises but under new ownership as the Darrian. |
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==Corry 1983–85== |
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| ⚫ | The Darrian was a revival of the original Davrian in the old factory. The body was considerably modified and the car became mid-engined. |
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| ⚫ | The rights to the Dragon were bought by Will Corry and production transferred to [[Lisburn]], Northern Ireland, to be built by the newly founded Corry Car Company.<ref name=Beaulieu/> The body was restyled by Tony Stevens<ref name=Beaulieu/> and the name changed to the Corry Cultra.<ref name=AZ4580>{{cite book |last=Robson |first=G. |title=A–Z of British Cars 1945–1980 |year=2006 |publisher=Herridge Books |location=Devon, UK |isbn=0-9541063-9-3 |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/azbritishcars1940000robs }}</ref> Ford engines and were used and the suspension was based on that of the Mk III Cortina. The cars were mostly sold for competition use, but a few road-going versions were made. |
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The company also built replicas of the [[Alpine-Renault A110]] rally car. |
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| ⚫ | The Darrian was a revival of the original Davrian in the old factory.<ref name=Beaulieu/> The body was considerably modified and the car became mid-engined. Like the Davrian, the Darrian is built using a glass-fibre composite monocoque body construction. The engine was usually from a [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], but the [[Rover (car)|Rover]] V8 or [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]] 16-valve units were options. |
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In 1996, [[Swansea Metropolitan University|Swansea Institute Team Darrian]] (SITD) took outright honours in the Privilege Insurance [[British GT Championship]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.darrian.co.uk/Darrian%20History.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080705170950/http://www.darrian.co.uk/Darrian%20History.html | archive-date = 2008-07-05 | title = Darrian History | publisher = Darrian }}</ref> |
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The company also built a limited number of replicas of the Renault [[Alpine A110]] rally car, known as the Monte Carlo MC220 Berlinette.{{cn|date=May 2020}} |
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Now based in Llangybi, near Lampeter and owned by Tim Duffee, Darrians continue to be built and raced with great success, performing many giant-killing acts.{{cn|date=May 2020}} The current model is the Darrian T90GTR, usually fitted with the Millington 2.5 16v 4-cylinder racing engine producing 300BHP, mated to a Hewland transaxle.{{cn|date=May 2020}} |
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==References== |
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'''Citations''' |
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'''Bibliography''' |
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*{{cite book |editor-last=Northey |editor-first=Tom |contribution=Davrian: Something Special for the Enthusiast |title=World of Automobiles |year=1974 |volume=5 |publisher=Orbis }} |
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*{{cite book |last1=Jones |first1=Martyn Morgan |title=Davrian to Darrian : the illustrated history |date=2001 |publisher=Bookmarque |location=Witney |isbn=1870519655}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.john.rawlins.com/ndr1/ The Davrian Register website] |
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*[http://www.darrian.co.uk/ |
*[http://www.darrian.co.uk/ Darrian Cars] |
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*[http://www.classic-kitcars.com/classic-kitcar-details.php?37 The Corry Cultra] |
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Latest revision as of 13:06, 10 January 2021
| Company type | British Sportscar Manufacturer |
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| Industry | Automobiles |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Founder | David Clarke and Adrian Evans (Dav-rian) |
| Fate | Receivership |
| Headquarters | Lampeter, Wales , United Kingdom |
Davrian cars were built by Davrian Developments[1] at 65 North Street, Clapham in London, England, from 1965[1] to 1976, in Tregaron, Dyfed, Wales from 1976 to 1980 and Lampeter, Dyfed, from 1980 to 1983.
Adrian Evans (d. 1992), a structural engineer and the car's designer, built a series of cars called Davrian from 1965, based on components from the Hillman Imp, including the front and rear suspension, the 875 or 998 cc (53.4 or 60.9 cu in)[1] aluminium alloy Hillman Imp engine which was Coventry Climax-based[2] and the Imp transaxle.
Davrian 1965–83
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| Manufacturer | Davrian Developments |
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| Engine | 875 or 998 cc Hillman Imp |
In 1967, the design had settled to a 2-seat glass fibre monocoque coupé, officially called the Davrian Imp and series production started with a company being formed called Davrian Developments. The cars were sold in kit form. Over time, a variety of power units were offered including the Mini-engined Davrian Demon (mid-mounted),[1] Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (rear-mounted),[1] Renault (rear-mounted), and Ford Fiesta (mid-mounted). The car weighed in at 8 long cwt (900 lb; 410 kg).
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Over the years, a series of improvements led the cars to go through Marks 1 to 8. They proved very popular in amateur hands as rally and circuit racing cars.
In 1980, the Mk8 was offered as a complete car called the Davrian Dragon. This was mid-engined and used Ford Fiesta components and engine. The company was insufficiently capitalised for this operation, and went into receivership in 1983.[2] This car was subsequently relaunched as the Corry and the earlier more basic versions continued being made in the same premises but under new ownership as the Darrian.
Corry 1983–85
[edit]The rights to the Dragon were bought by Will Corry and production transferred to Lisburn, Northern Ireland, to be built by the newly founded Corry Car Company.[2] The body was restyled by Tony Stevens[2] and the name changed to the Corry Cultra.[3] Ford engines and were used and the suspension was based on that of the Mk III Cortina. The cars were mostly sold for competition use, but a few road-going versions were made.
Darrian 1986 onwards
[edit]The Darrian was a revival of the original Davrian in the old factory.[2] The body was considerably modified and the car became mid-engined. Like the Davrian, the Darrian is built using a glass-fibre composite monocoque body construction. The engine was usually from a Ford, but the Rover V8 or Vauxhall 16-valve units were options.
In 1996, Swansea Institute Team Darrian (SITD) took outright honours in the Privilege Insurance British GT Championship.[4]
The company also built a limited number of replicas of the Renault Alpine A110 rally car, known as the Monte Carlo MC220 Berlinette.[citation needed]
Now based in Llangybi, near Lampeter and owned by Tim Duffee, Darrians continue to be built and raced with great success, performing many giant-killing acts.[citation needed] The current model is the Darrian T90GTR, usually fitted with the Millington 2.5 16v 4-cylinder racing engine producing 300BHP, mated to a Hewland transaxle.[citation needed]
References
[edit]Citations
- ^ a b c d e Northey (1974), p. 500.
- ^ a b c d e Georgano, G.N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
- ^ Robson, G. (2006). A–Z of British Cars 1945–1980. Devon, UK: Herridge Books. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
- ^ "Darrian History". Darrian. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008.
Bibliography
- Northey, Tom, ed. (1974). "Davrian: Something Special for the Enthusiast". World of Automobiles. Vol. 5. Orbis.
- Jones, Martyn Morgan (2001). Davrian to Darrian : the illustrated history. Witney: Bookmarque. ISBN 1870519655.