C. W. A. Heyward began competing in 1951 in a Cooper Mk IV but concluded that the car was too old and, in partnership with his son, Brian, began construction of his own car, the C.H.S. in 1952 using parts of the Mk IV and lighter cast magnesium components from the Cooper MkVI.

Crystal Palace in 1953

In 1953, the Heyward's built their second car, the Comet, for Brian Heyward.

Both Heyward cars at Brands Hatch, June 1957