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Feb 12, 2025
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Ashley Laminates

12 years ago
1 min read
The Ashley 750 based on an Austin 7 (See a standard 7 in the background)

by Michael Satterfield

The 1950s and ’60s saw so many boutique car companies spring up, mostly thanks to advances in fiberglass. Ashley Laminates was one of those enterprising companies that offered fastback conversions for some of Britain’s most popular sports cars as well as complete bodies that allowed you to convert your tired Austin 7 into a sexy race car.

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Or you could just have bought a GT6

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Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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