1960 Kieft Formula Junior The history of British motorsport is rife with postwar racecar manufacturers that saw their genesis in the hands of a dedicated engineer or enthusiast. Names like Colin Chapman (Lotus), John Cooper (Cooper) and Eric Broadley (Lola) are just a few of such individuals that set out to build a personal toy and ended up creating a national industry. While many of these names are now hallowed, there are literally dozens of others that saw varying degrees…

1960 Kieft Formula Junior. Photo: Casey Annis