Bradley (automobile)

The Bradley Automotive was a kit car manufacturer based in Plymouth, Minnesota, founded in 1966 by David Bradley Fuller. The company was best known for the Bradley GT, a fiberglass-bodied sports car kit designed to be mounted on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis.

The Bradley GT was first introduced in 1969 and featured gullwing doors and a distinctive aerodynamic design. Its popularity stemmed from its relatively low cost and the readily available VW Beetle platform. Owners could customize the car with various options and colors.

In the mid-1970s, Bradley Automotive expanded its product line with the Bradley GT II, a redesigned version of the GT with improvements to the body and chassis mounting system. They also introduced other kit car models, including the Bradley GTElectric, an electric vehicle based on the GT platform, attempting to capitalize on the growing interest in alternative fuel vehicles.

The company faced financial difficulties and closed down in the late 1970s. Despite its relatively short lifespan, Bradley Automotive and its GT model left a notable mark on the kit car industry, becoming a recognizable and somewhat iconic example of the era.