Proven in competition
Tanner Foust smashed the Pikes Peak Exhibition Class World Record in Radford's Type 62-2, breaking the previous record by over 23 seconds.
Coachbuilt collection · Since 1948
The commissioned
motor car.
You never simply own a Radford. You become its custodian—adding to its heritage with every journey, before handing it down to the next generation.
The Radford principle
Rarity is not a number.
It is a point of view.
Every Radford begins with a conversation. Our designers and craftspeople translate the owner’s intent into a one-of-one expression—balancing elegant proportion, tactile materials and a purist driving experience.
Hand-built in highly limited annual numbers, each car is designed to become part of its owner’s story, with provenance protected for generations to come.
A new chapter
The Type 62-2.
Radford’s first modern car takes its inspiration from the 1969 Lotus Type 62 race car, carrying its purposeful proportions and competition spirit into a new era.
Super-lightweight and highly analogue, the Type 62-2 places the driver at the centre of every sensation—making it one of the most visceral supercars available anywhere in the world.
Performance inspired
“Building dreams.
Inspiring generations.”
Begin a conversation
Contact us.
To discuss a commission, partnership or general enquiry, speak directly with the Radford team.
Email Radford
Restomods · Reimagined by Radford
A familiar soul.
A new purpose.
Radford can take an existing chassis or complete motor car and re-imagine it for today—preserving the character that made it special while transforming its design, performance, usability and craftsmanship.
The Radford approach
Not restored.
Reconsidered.
Every project begins with the donor car and the owner’s ambition. From a carefully selected existing chassis, Radford can develop new bodywork, re-engineered dynamics and a completely bespoke cabin—bringing analogue engagement together with the dependability and capability expected today.
The result is neither a replica nor a conventional restoration. It is a deeply personal automobile that respects its origins while earning a distinct new identity.
A possible Radford project
The Shooting Brake,
re-imagined.
Aston Martin founder Sir David Brown found his beloved DB5 too impractical for his polo and hunting gear, while his hunting dog was less than compatible with the leather interior. So in 1965, a special project was commissioned to create a more versatile DB5, but one that did not compromise the model’s elegance. Unable to produce the car due to the wave of fresh orders generated by the success of the Bond movie Goldfinger, Aston Martin turned to coachbuilder Harold Radford and the result was the now infamous DB5 Shooting Brake.
The conversion required rebuilding the car from the windscreen back, with the original Superleggera tubular roof structure removed and extended using custom steel fabrications, culminating in the addition of a single-piece rear hatch. Inside, the Shooting Brake was modified with folding rear seats, offering a full payload space of more than 40 cubic feet. Despite being four inches longer than the standard saloon, the Shooting Brake could still achieve a top speed of 150 mph.
A modern DB9 Shooting Brake could continue this lineage: the proportions and performance of a contemporary grand tourer, reshaped with the utility, individuality and sense of occasion of the original.
Shown here is a potential design direction, with the re-imagined DB9 sitting alongside the historic DB5 Shooting Brake—a conversation between two eras and an example of what a future Radford restomod commission could become.
Design
New coachwork, proportion and detailing shaped around the donor platform and the owner’s brief.
Engineering
Thoughtful improvements to performance, dynamics, cooling and reliability without losing analogue character.
Craft
A completely personal interior, with materials, controls and finishes developed as one cohesive commission.
Enquiries
Re-imagine yours.
Speak with Radford about a donor car, an existing chassis or an idea for a future restomod commission.
Contact RadfordThe collection
Four expressions.
One singular idea.
Inspired by the 1969 Lotus Type 62, reimagined through modern engineering and shaped around its owner.
01
Type 62-2
Grand Tourer
A lightweight aluminium chassis, 500 hp supercharged V6 and the most compliant road set-up in the collection. Created for spirited weekends and journeys worth remembering.
- Power
- 500 hp
- Character
- Road focused
- Chassis
- Aluminium
02
Sport
Carbon chassis · 600 hp
A firmer, more immediate car for road and occasional circuit use.
03
Track Edition
Carbon chassis · 700 hp
Adjustable suspension and increased aero, shaped by the World Record-breaking Pikes Peak Edition HALO car.
04
Barchetta
Open top · 500 hp
Aluminium or carbon chassis with uninterrupted sound and sky.
Personal commission
No two alike.
Exterior form, paint, livery, materials and fine details are developed with each client. The result is a drivable signature—not simply a specification.
Allocation Enquiry
HALO Program
Ambition,
without limits.
Each year, a special HALO project will explore the outer edge of Radford design and engineering. The first became the first Exhibition Class car to break the ten-minute barrier at Pikes Peak, recording 9:37.326.
Future HALO cars and a Jenson Button-led racing program will prove ideas under pressure—and create unforgettable moments for the Radford community.
HALO #1 - Type 62-2 Pikes Peak Edition
London · 1948
A famous few have
always done it this way.
Harold Radford transformed exceptional automobiles into deeply personal ones. That instinct—useful, beautiful and individual—still defines the marque.
Ford GT40 · 1966
Prototypes, coachbuilt.
Radford created the bespoke fiberglass bodywork for Ford’s early GT40 prototypes, before fitting the glass and trimming the interiors of the first road cars.
Mini de Ville · 1963
The town car, transformed.
The Mini de Ville combined compact proportions with bespoke coachbuilding, luxurious materials and unmistakable Radford detail.
Countryman · 1948
Utility, transformed.
Radford’s ingenious Countryman adaptations combined discreet luxury with remarkable practicality for country life.
Shooting Brake · 1965
Elegance, extended.
The first Radford coachbuilt Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake was built for Aston Martin owner David Brown, who needed a luxury car with more space for his hunting gear and dogs.
The Countryman
Harold Radford develops a coachbuilt Bentley for country life. The original Countryman wins at the Cannes Concours d’Elegance and establishes a new kind of discreet luxury.
Mini de Ville
Walnut, leather and exacting personal detail transform the Mini into a London icon, commissioned by tastemakers, musicians and stars of the era.
DB5 Shooting Brake
Following David Brown’s prototype, Radford converts a select run of Aston Martin DB5 coupés into elegant shooting brakes—among the rarest DB5 variants.
Ford GT40
Radford creates the bespoke fiberglass bodywork for all of Ford’s early GT40 prototypes, as well as subsequently fitting the glass and trimming the interiors of the first generation of road cars.
The name returns
The Radford brand is revived to begin a new era of coachbuilding. Based on the 1969 Type 62 Lotus race car (a race version of the Lotus Europa), the Type 62-2 becomes Radford’s first modern commission, pairing British craft with incredible lightness and performance.
Above the clouds
The 710 hp, 861 kg Pikes Peak Edition records a time of 9:37.326, breaking the Exhibition Class World Record, demonstrating the full extent of Radford’s engineering capabilities.
Fully Fueled
Radford welcomes new investors, enabling co-founders Jenson Button, Aaron Shelby and Ant Anstead to accelerate the development of the brand and its cars.
The next commission
A continuing portfolio of Halo creations, supercars, OEM collaborations and Legacy projects—all unmistakably Radford.
Owners’ world
Ownership is
a relationship.
The commission is only the beginning. Radford experiences connect owners to the people, roads and circuits that bring each car to life.
01
Atelier
Private design sessions, physical material samples and one-to-one guidance turn an idea into a fully resolved personal commission.
02
Build journey
Milestone updates, workshop access and direct contact with the team create a transparent, personal path from sketch to handover.
03
Track with a champion
Selected handovers culminate on circuit, with the opportunity to experience the car alongside Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button.
04
Beyond the drive
Curated gatherings, destination drives, motorsport access and owner-only moments build a global community around the marque.
Radford lifestyle
Coming Soon
A new collection of apparel, accessories, collectibles and extraordinary experiences.
Apparel
Signature T-Shirt
Apparel
Signature Hoodie
Apparel
Leather Jacket
Experience
Formula 1 VIP Access
Accessories
Luxury Handbag
Accessories
Luxury Watch
More Than Merchandise
A lifestyle shaped by Radford.
Radford is more than an automotive marque—it is a lifestyle shaped by design, craftsmanship, performance and extraordinary experiences. Our apparel, collectibles and limited-edition merchandise will give owners and enthusiasts new ways to become part of the Radford story.
Limited Edition pieces will incorporate digital smart-tags, creating a secure link between each physical item and its unique history. With a simple tap, owners will be able to verify authenticity and provenance, discover exclusive content, receive special promotions and unlock priority access to future products, events and experiences.
The Radford Digital Ecosystem
Physical craft. Digital connection.
Radford also intends to develop its own digital currency, designed to operate within the Radford community. It will be used to access merchandise, experiences, member benefits and limited-edition rewards—connecting the physical and digital worlds through one distinctive Radford ecosystem.
The Extraordinary Reward
One piece. One remarkable story.
Each year, Radford plans to conceal an extraordinary reward within one exclusive, limited-edition piece. Its owner could unlock a once-in-a-lifetime Radford experience—from VIP access at a Formula 1 event to the ultimate prize: the opportunity to own a Radford.
Every piece will have a story.
One will become part of history...
Radford’s vision
Build the dream.
Prove the idea.
Radford aims to redefine coachbuilding for
the modern era: exceptionally low-volume automobiles, shaped around individual owners and connected to a world that extends far beyond the driver’s seat.
Our purpose
Emotion made tangible.
“Every car should be a masterpiece—an expression of individuality, timeless design and innovative engineering.”
Radford exists to create vehicles that spark visceral emotion, drive aspiration and empower individuality. Heritage provides the foundation; ingenuity, performance and personal collaboration move it forward.
Performance philosophy
Power to weight.
Feeling over figures.
Motorsport runs through Radford’s veins. With Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button as a co-founder, every car is developed around the belief that lightness, balance and response matter more than engine output alone.
The objective is not simply speed. It is the connection between driver, machine and road—the highly analogue, visceral character that makes a Radford unmistakable.
The Radford ecosystem
One marque.
Many ways in.
Cars remain at the centre, supported by technology, ownership experiences, culture and competition.
01
Coachbuilt craftsmanship
One-of-one automobiles reflecting each owner’s vision, interpreted through Radford’s design language and hand-finished with exacting care.
Built-in provenance
Smart identification and secure digital records designed to preserve specification, service history, ownership and authenticity for future custodians.
03
Accessible individuality
OEM collaborations and Radford Legacy projects will bring bespoke transformation to a wider range of exceptional donor cars and platforms.
Personal ownership
Build-stage access, celebratory handovers, concierge support and curated aftercare make the relationship as individual as the automobile.
Storytelling
Film, television and original digital content will reveal the people, decisions and craft behind every commission.
06
Community and lifestyle
Events, journeys, limited merchandise and owner-only experiences will connect customers, enthusiasts and admirers around the world.
Digital participation
Authenticated products, member benefits and reward mechanisms are intended to connect the physical and digital Radford worlds.
08
Intelligent tools
AI-enabled configuration and a virtual driving coach inspired by Jenson Button will enrich the experience without diluting the analogue car.
The future in motion
Analogue cars.
A living brand.
Radford’s ambition is to become the global standard for modern coachbuilding—creating visceral automobiles while building a wider culture of ownership, participation and enduring provenance.
01Highly individual automobiles
02Technology that protects the story
03A community built around participation
Everything carrying the Radford name
Unique.
No two creations the same.
Authentic.
Designed, approved and protected.
Connected.
Owners and admirers become part of the family.
Enduring.
Value and provenance built to last.
The next chapter
Building dreams.
Inspiring generations.
Discover how to become part of Radford’s future.
Begin a conversation