Company overview
Trident Cars Ltd was established in Woodbridge, Suffolk, and later Ipswich, between 1966 and 1974. The company initially produced a series of sports cars, starting with the Clipper coupe in 1967. The Clipper was based on various chassis, beginning with Austin-Healey 3000 and later Triumph TR6 frames. Early Clippers utilized Ford V8 engines, while later models incorporated Chrysler eight-cylinder engines. Production of the Venturer variant began in 1969, utilizing a Ford Essex six-cylinder engine. The Tycoon model followed in 1971, featuring a Triumph inline six with fuel injection. Trident produced approximately 130 vehicles between 1967 and 1977, with production numbers varying across sources. In 1999, the company was revived in Fakenham and produced a prototype, the Iceni, featuring a V6 engine. Later iterations of the Iceni were equipped with a General Motors turbodiesel V8. Despite efforts to re-establish production in 1976 and 1977, the company ultimately closed its doors in 1977 due to economic difficulties and engine supply issues.
