The Clan Crusader and its various evolutions between the early 1970s and the late 1980s remains one of British motoring’s best kept secrets, despite the rise in popularity of this fascinating British sports car.
It’s not secret that I’m partial to a Clan Crusader – I’ve been on a mission to tell the story of this brilliant little classic sports car ever since getting my hands on a very brown example three years ago.
I’ve made various documentaries and motorsport-themed films about the original Clan, but I realised there’s no one-stop-shop guide to the car and the variations which followed on.
So I went back to basics and shot a light-hearted video guide to the Clan, answering some of the most regular questions that come up at the petrol pump, and at classic car shows.
Q: What IS a Clan Crusader?
A: