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Vayline Motor Company was founded in 1965 by Richard M. Stanton. Originally an engine building firm, Vayline produced some of the most competitive stock car engines to come out of Southern England during the 60’s and 70’s. From New Cross to Reading to Brands Hatch, Vayline engines could be heard and seen…often winding up on the podium after a long, hard day of racing. Engine building continued, as well as victories. In 1984 Richard stepped down from Vayline and turned over control to Tommy, his eldest son. Tommy’s plan was to expand Vayline to more than a motor company, he wanted to build cars. From his experience as an oval racer as well as dabbling in road racing, Tommy knew that Vayline could produce much more than a winning engine.
On a cold winter day in December of 1984, Tommy officially took the reigns of Vayline. He moved the company north to Newcastle and set out on a mission…to make affordable racers for the masses. At first, his idea was met with hesitation. Tommy knew it would take development time. “Give me 4 years and you’ll see a Vayline car in the Winner’s Circle!” It took Tommy 3 years and 8 months. On July, 28th 1987 a Vayline R crossed the finish line first in its class at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex.
The rest is history. Tommy was able to acquire additional funding to expand the Vayline plant and began production of the Vayline R. Since 1987 Vayline cars have won numerous road racing and oval track championships. The tradition continues with the All-New Vayline Rhez. Speed has never been so affordable.
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