Bond 875 Mark II
In March 1968, the Bond 875 was given a facelift with a new front and other minor improvements. The Mk II version of the 875 featured a restyled front, the rear remained unchanged.
The front grill is identical to that used on the 2 litre Equipe. The restyled front got a larger opening bonnet, rectangular headlamps, combined sidelights/flashers and a front grille concealing the heater air intake. Windscreen washers and a heater became standard equipment.
Mechanically the Mark II was identical to Mark I. Totally 1,403 3-wheelers Bond 875 Mark II were produced. Price £449 10s 0d + £126 18s 1ld purchase tax making £576 8s 1ld (£576.44p). The last Bond 875 Mark II was produced in February 1970. Bond 875 Ranger produced until 1970 with the Mark I design.
The Bond 875 was announced in August 1965, with volume production starting in summer 1966. Its rear-mounted 875 cc engine, rated at 34 bhp, came from the Commer Imp van and used the Hillman Imp’s transmission and rear suspension. The body was fibreglass with aluminium doors, and the car weighed under 400 kg, so it could be driven on a motorcycle licence. A total of 3,431 cars were built from 1965 to 1970.
| Maker | Bond Cars Ltd |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production years | March 1968 – February 1970 |
| Production status | Mass model (1,403 built) |
| Type | Three-wheeler |
| Based on | Bond 875 Mark I (restyled front) |
| Number of wheels | 3 |
| Price | £449 10s plus purchase tax |
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