Aftermarket speed equipment After World War Two, Alta produced aftermarket speed equipment. Their best known product was an overhead valve head conversion kit for the early Morris Minor & Morris Eight, which came with a flathead engine. This allowed the 27 BHP flathead to double its power. They also made high compression cylinder heads for the Austin 7. Recent history Geoffrey Taylor died in 1966 at the age of 63. In 1976, his son Michael attempted to revive the Alta name with a Formula Ford car but was not successful. A handful of the pre-war sports and single seat cars survive, all in private ownership. GP101, which was originally owned by George Abecassis, was rebuilt for Phil Scragg as a hill climb car and is still in use. F2/5 has been reunited with its original powerplant and has participated in a number of Historic race meeting in recent years, including the 1999 Goodwood Revival meeting. Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) n.b. Prior to there was no Constructor's World Championship, hence constructors were not awarded points. See also List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom References Felix Muelas, Mattijs Diepraam and Terry Walker Geoffrey Taylor's brainchild, 8W, November 1999. Felix Muelas, Complex mind, complex output, 8W, November 1999. Felix Muelas, A stylist on tarmac and paper, 8W, February 2000. Jikku George, The very first World Drivers Championship, 8W, January 2005. External links Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Formula One constructors Formula One engine manufacturers British racecar constructors Companies based in Surrey Formula Two constructors 1929 establishments in England 1959 disestablishments in England Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1929 Engine manufacturers of the United Kingdom