British Coachbuilder Thrupp & Maberly Relaunches With Bespoke Motor Cars

After being closed for nearly six decades, Thrupp & Maberly, whose origins trace back to the 18th century, returns as a contemporary British coachbuilding atelier dedicated to creating highly bespoke motor cars for a discerning international clientele. Based in Coventry, Thrupp & Maberly combines traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering, contemporary design and uncompromising attention to detail, company officials stated in a press release.

The atelier will specialize in ultra-low-volume coachbuilt automobiles, handcrafted interiors and private commissions, produced by a team of approximately 60 craftsmen and specialists. Every commission will be individually developed using the finest materials and the enduring principles of British coachbuilding, noted the release.

Established through a partnership between Brendan O’Toole and Lars Carlstrom, Thrupp & Maberly brings together decades of specialist automotive craftsmanship with international industrial experience, creating a company focused on craftsmanship, exclusivity and timeless design, the company said.

The company will not produce heritage replicas; instead, it will create original contemporary motor cars that honor the traditions of British coachbuilding while embracing modern engineering, materials and technology.

Thrupp & Maberly is currently developing its inaugural commission under the internal project name “Project Mayfair.” The program represents a contemporary interpretation of the British grand touring motor car, combining refined proportions, handcrafted coachwork, curated materials and highly limited production. Further details are expected to be announced later this autumn.

From its home in Coventry, Thrupp & Maberly says that it is positioned to serve the growing international demand for ultra-bespoke luxury motor cars, offering private clients a level of craftsmanship, discretion and individuality that defines the highest tradition of British coachbuilding.