level of Purchase Tax on cars with a pre-tax price above £1000. In 1950 the car cost £1236 rising to over £2000 in 1952. Both George Mackie and Peter Wilks rejoined Rover. Note See also List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom References Sports cars Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Cars introduced in 1950 Companies based in the West Midlands (county) Companies based in Warwickshire