thumb|Sir Stanley White with the Bristol 450 Le Mans cars As early as 1941, a number of papers were written or commissioned by Sir George White, Sir Stanley's son, proposing a post-war car manufacturing division. It was decided to purchase an existing manufacturer for this purpose. Alvis, Aston Martin, Lagonda, ERA and Lea-Francis were considered.
thumb|Sir Stanley White w,ith the Bristol 450 Le Mans cars As early as 1941, a number of papers were written or commissioned by Sir George White, Sir Stanley's son, proposing a post-war car manufacturing division It was decided to purchase an existing manufacturer for this purpose. .Alvis, Aston Martin, Lagonda ERA and Lea-Francis were considered.