Fully restored to show condition
Photographic record of restoration

As the Nineteen Sixties, progressed, Mini-inspired competition from mainstream manufacturers desecrated the already fiercely competitive microcar market.

Bond was one of the most successful of the British marques, but even the popular Minicar succumbed to dwindling sales in 1966.

In 1969 the company was bought by rival Reliant who closed the Preston works in 1970.

Shortly afterwards, the Bond name emerged once more on The Bug.

Instigated by Tom Karen at Ogle Design, the new car featured sharp looks and 75mph performance with the economy and practicality of a three wheeler.

Its distinctly youthful focus was evident through the use of a striking one-piece canopy that lifted for access, and racing car style decals on the front and sides.

There were two specifications: the basic E, or the better equipped ES, and, from October 1973, the Bug gained Reliant's new 748cc motor and became the 750E or ES.

The present own...