As in most advanced countries after WWII many small companies set up to produce either complete cars or major components.
Many of them were undercapatilised and didn't stay in business for long.
However, when you look back through the mists of time one can be very surprised at what many of these small and short lived companies achieved.
Here is one such British firm that was brought to my attention by chance -
https://www.carsceneinternational.com/peels-coachworks-kingston-upon-thames-1950s-60s/
Best,
CarScene
Many of them were undercapatilised and didn't stay in business for long.
However, when you look back through the mists of time one can be very surprised at what many of these small and short lived companies achieved.
Here is one such British firm that was brought to my attention by chance -
https://www.carsceneinternational.com/peels-coachworks-kingston-upon-thames-1950s-60s/
Best,
CarScene