29-07-2019, 09:57 PM
The 'C' of RTC was (is) Barry Clarke. The RTC special bodies were conceived, designed and built by this trio as a means of making attractive use of the many redundant lwb chassis to be found at the time for a reasonable cost.
There was a Patrick Ford, resident in the South Wales area, a very skilled engineer and Austin Seven owner (Opal?), who I think died perhaps 10 years ago (?). He may or may not be the man in question. He was well known and active in the SWA7 club, and some of the longer standing members of that club will remember him.
There was a Patrick Ford, resident in the South Wales area, a very skilled engineer and Austin Seven owner (Opal?), who I think died perhaps 10 years ago (?). He may or may not be the man in question. He was well known and active in the SWA7 club, and some of the longer standing members of that club will remember him.