Originating as a producer of Formula 3 cars in 1950, Cyril Kieft built his first road-car in 1954, the 1100 Sports. Krieft had been asked to build replicas of the cars that he had raced himself during the early 50's. Well respected amongst his peers this soon led to a full-time business.

Having started in the Steel business Cyril Krieft was tempted back and moved away from his motoring business in 1955, eventually selling it to Burmans.