Heron Plastics

Heron Plastics is a British Stellmacher operating in Greenwich ( London). In 1960 he made ​​fiberglass bodies for derived from the Austin Seven special models. One of which was 1961 and the base for the first GT Diva. At the same time Heron also built its own complete car, the coupe Europe. The car was however only in 1962 presented to the Racing Car Show.

The car had a central tube steel frame with outriggers front and back, which took up the drive. Wishbone and independent suspension coil springs should ensure good road holding. Front disc brakes were fitted, rear drum brakes. The fiberglass body was connected to the frame and a bottom tray made of plywood. She was equipped with a top -controlled four-cylinder in-line engine from Ford with 998 cc or 1,500 cc. With the larger engine, the acceleration was from 0-100 km / h in 8.5 seconds and the top speed at 185 km / h

The Europa was offered as a fully equipped kit car for £ 580 or as a partially assembled car for £ 730.

Only 12 units were built before production for economic reasons was discontinued in 1964.

Peter Monteverdi MBM Tourismo based on the Europa.

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