The company started in the mid 80's. In 1989, a TR7 based Robin Hood was introduced with the affordable price tag of £995 + VAT. Motoring enthusiasts showed their support and several kits were sold, development of the new product was continual and feed back from customers was carefully analysed, a range of engine sizes were needed so that even the very young could afford to run such a vehicle. The Triumph Dolomite superseded the TR7 as donor vehicle, a popular choice with engines ranging from the purring 1100cc to the roaring 2000cc Sprint.

The Monocoque style chassis (a structure formed from sheet steel without tubes) was manufactured using the Triumph Dolomite, Ford Cortina and Ford Sierra as donor vehicle. Although the donor vehicles and basic designs may have altered throughout the years, the main policy to supply value for money kits is as important today as it ever was. Whilst other manufacturers had customers trawling scrap yards for an assortment of components to build cars, the Robin Hood policy of "One kit + one donor vehicle = car on the road" has obviously been an invaluable selling point.

During 1996 and 1997 sales of Robin Hoods peaked at over 500 kits per year, larger premises and new machinery were purchased to maintain production. It was during 1998 that the first signs of change again began to show. With the much publicised introduction of the Single Vehicle Approval test the public were not so keen to embark on a build, preferring to wait and see what was going to happen. Implementation dates were put off several times by the Government and the whole of the kit car industry suffered.

With the assistance of a team of expert chassis designers, a revolutionary new chassis was conceived. Manufactured mainly from 38mm o/d round tube the chassis, even to the novice, is a very impressive engineering achievement. The tubes in the chassis take approximately five minutes to bend and then assembly and welding perhaps a further hour, the perfect recipe for a new budget kit.

The new style chassis was affectionately called the 'tubey' by staff and the 'Project 2B' (get it?) was adopted as the kit name. Between the bulk collection dates of 21st August and December 11th 1999, exactly 205 kits were collected. Bulk collections have always been successful at Robin Hood Engineering, the record being one collection day in 1997 totalling 125 comprehensive kits. The factory at that time covered 30,000 square feet  on a one and a half acre site.

During 2005 the company was sold to a investment group and sadly the group collapsed mid 2006 taking Robin Hood with it

In October 2006 the company was purchased for the receivers by Ian Rowley and Richard Hall (both had worked for the previous owner)

Great British Sports Cars was formed encompassing the Robin Hood business, Lolocost, Kitpartsdirect, Robin Hood Eng, Donorworld and Carlooms

The complete back catalogue of Robin Hood cars and parts was purchased enabling the company to supply replacement parts for every model produced.

The first car to roll off the production line for the new GBS company was the Zero, this followed the philosophy of inexpensive yet comprehensive kits

the new car was designed to be at home on the track or open road and incorporated a number of improvements over the 2B and Lightweight cars

At the end of 2007 the company moved into new premises comprising 3 units one for offices and kit builds and repairs,(8,000 sq ft)  one for production (5000sq ft) and one for its extensive range of spares and donor parts(5000sq ft)

In the first 6 months of launch the Zero has achieved sales of over 50 cars and with a strong order book for 2008 it looks as though it will exceed the 100 lightweights sold in its first year of production.

The Robin Hood philosophy is simple, · We give you clear, full information with prices so that you can work out the true cost. (all details are included in this site) · You must study our information and make your own mind up. We do not employ pushy, salesmen, there is no pressure to buy. Our knowledgeable, friendly staff will help you with any queries you may have. · We exhibit at many kit car show throughout the year and always have a kit on display to show you what you get. Viewing at the factory is possible every day and alternate Saturday's  as are test drives, please telephone during the previous week to make sure we will be open.

We know that we offer excellent value for money!