This weeks picture is of AVM Don Bennett with one of the early Fairthorpe Atom`s, the body shells were later changed to a more pleasing shape (in my opinion!) The picture was probably taken around 1954. No Atom`s are thought to survive, the chain drive from the motorcycle engines was a weak point as were the drive shafts.
Here is a link to a British Pathe` film of the early Atom being assembled and in action.........
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/new-atom-lightweight-car/query/fairthorpe
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