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The history of Bond Mini Cars dates back to 1948 when Lawrie Bond, an English engineer and designer, established a small car manufacturing company in Preston, Lancashire.

Bond's vision was to produce affordable, economical, and practical vehicles for the post-war market. The company's first model, the Bond Minicar, was introduced in 1949. It featured a unique three-wheeled design with a single front wheel and two rear wheels, which allowed it to be classified as a motorcycle and thus avoid the higher taxes imposed on four-wheeled vehicles.

The Minicar was powered by a small, single-cylinder two-stroke engine and had a simple, lightweight construction with aluminum bodywork. Despite its unconventional appearance, the Bond Minicar proved popular due to its low running costs and ease of maintenance.

Over the years, Bond introduced several improved versions of the Minicar, including the Mark B, Mark C, Mark D, and Mark E models, each incorporating technical advancements and styling updates.

In 1965, Bond Cars merged with Reliant, another British car manufacturer known for its three-wheeled vehicles. Under Reliant's ownership, Bond continued to produce the Minicar until 1966 when production ceased.

During its 17-year production run, over 24,000 Bond Minicars were manufactured, cementing their place in British motoring history as an iconic and innovative vehicle that provided affordable transportation to thousands of people in the post-war era.

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