Chris Humberstone, who left us too early in 1996, was the thinker behind the Owen Sedanca. That hand-beaten monstrosity on the chassis of a Jaguar XJ6 was intended as a toy for Arabs almost collapsing under their capital Oil barons Oil scabbard.
Then came the oil crisis and all of them 2 were sold.
The Rapport Ritz did a lot better. About 40 were made of that. But that was not conceived as a gadget for Arabs, but as trendy transport for the London sky stormers. For the upcoming young managers in The City. The Report Ritz was in fact an upgraded Honda Accord. Full of walnut veneer and leather. A few examples received a turbo under the hood.
Externally, front and butt were pimped with polyester body parts. The hood over the headlamps could be raised to allow the four headlamps to do their job at night. A gimmick.
The result was twice as expensive as a regular Accord and the customers fought not to buy one. For the Rapport Ritz the flames went down in 1982.
Made from: 1981-1982
Engine: four cylinder, 1602-1750 cc
New price 12.995 pounds
Number made: approx. 40, of which 1 three-door and 1 convertible