SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer: Sharp’s Commercials Origin: Preston, England Production: N/A Motor: Villiers 1-cyl, 2-stroke Displacement: 197 cc Power: 9 hp Length: 9 ft.

10 in.

Identification No.

1814038DF In May 1956, an improved version of the Bond Minicar was announced.

Despite the fact that it looked like the previous model, it was considered different enough to warrant a new designation.

As was typical of Bond, the transition was not sharply defined and most of the D features (for example the Type II kite-shaped grille) had already been seen on the Mk C De-Luxe.

The Mark D would become the most popular of the Bond Minicars, in part aided by the Suez Crisis, which caused a steep rise in gas prices, and soon after, the re-introduction of gas rationing.

But it was also popular because of the 12% increase in power of the new Villiers 9E motor, which provided better acceleration, better hill-climbing ability, and a higher top speed.

An electrical reverse via the Dynastart was av...