Welcome to
Encor
Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday.
Lotus blossoms
It's 1972. Team Lotus dominates F1. The only rival that makes road cars - Ferrari - lags behind. On the road, the situation for Lotus is worse. Offering what are effectively brilliant kit cars, Lotus is a local hero. But Ferrari is premier league. Elan and Europa are no match for Daytona and Dino.
Lotus wants to change that. Inspiration comes from a beautiful wedge concept proposed by Italian automotive designer, Giugiaro. Over three years, Lotus works with Giugiaro to develop the concept into a car Lotus can build. At the 1975 Paris Show the covers come off.
The Esprit, the first British supercar, is born.
“In every detail, we act as conservators – elevating the Esprit for a new era without sacrificing its soul.”
Simon Lane, Co-Founder
Encor design.
Our partners.
We focus our expertise where it matters most, and partner with world leaders where they excel. There is no value in reinventing what others have already perfected. Instead, we source the finest components available, each specified for its precision, performance, and harmony with our vision – ensuring every element of this car meets the highest standard possible.
Meet our partnersOur people
From the legacy of Skyships to the innovation of today — our people are our greatest engineering achievement.
Daniel Durrant brings two decades of design expertise, including 14 years at Lotus where he led projects including the Emira and Evija Fittipaldi Edition, among others. With experience working with Koenigsegg and AMG, he specialises in creating high-performance sports cars that unite beauty and excitement.
Michael Perkins, co-founder of Skyships, studied Mechanical Engineering at Edinburgh. With roots in process optimisation and airship innovation, he has spent decades delivering cockpit and driver information systems to leading manufacturers. At Encor, he applies this expertise to remastering iconic performance cars.
With over 30 years’ experience, Mike Dickison has led engineering roles at MIRA, Tickford and C2P. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the IMechE, he now directs Encor’s technical delivery, blending deep automotive knowledge with advanced processes for niche vehicle development.
Simon Lane is an automotive industry professional with a strong background in luxury and niche vehicle programs, including significant experience with Aston Martin. He’s known for his work in bespoke vehicle operations, notably with “Q by Aston Martin” and Lotus Advanced Performance.
William Ives co-founded Skyships after studying Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial. A lifelong innovator, he pioneered in-vehicle infotainment systems for Lotus and beyond, growing Skyships into a global supplier. At Encor, his vision combines technical innovation with a passion for preserving design heritage.