Ken Smith began competing in 1948 with his first special, the Smith but, after this came to grief at Brands Hatch in October 1950, he commissioned a chassis from Buckler of Reading. This car is a good example of a one off car being professionally built and competed with some success. Designed along conventional lines with a mid mounted Norton engine and suspension by lower wishbones and upper transverse leaf springs. Ken won at Silverstone in August 1951 and the car was still competitive by 1953.

Snetterton, July 1953

The chassis at Reading. Photo courtesy of Malcolm Buckler.

And at the 500 Owners Association Wiscombe Park Hillclimb 2004

An advertisement from Motor Sport proudly proclaiming Ken's success in the 1st Heat of the Yorke Trophy at Silverstone in August 1952.

Ken seems very interested in Bill Whitehouse's antics! Silverstone 10th May 1952

In 1954, a third car was built for Ken by Syd Creamer along Cooper lines, this car was campaigned by Henry Koring through 1955, '56 and '57.