DAVID COX

Motor sport throughout the United Kingdom had reflected these economic constraints, and reliability trials and rallies became increasingly popular due to their low cost. Some of the new breed of light cars, with the benefit of a small capacity high revving engine, and a low first gear, were able to excel at these events, and above all they were comparatively cheap to buy. Horsepower tax also increased the incentive to ‘buy small'... Despite parental disapproval, and periods of ‘genteel poverty', he dreamed of building his own sports car. He started off by renting a workshop, situated behind the ‘Warrington' public house in Maida Vale, employing a crony of his, and one mechanic. Being something of a dreamer, the venture might have foundered, but Pellew's girlfriend had a steely ambition and determination, and spurred him on to achieve his dream... Ave Atque Vale! is a book by David Cox on the history of the Vale Special Car and the Vale Motor Company.

Also known as: The Vale Motor Company, Vale Engineering Company, Vale Motor Company, Vale Special