Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1980
Investor losses and asset-stripping allegations
The original project attracted investment from motorcycle enthusiasts. After the company failed, small investors lost much of their money, while Lord Hesketh reacquired important manufacturing rights from the liquidation at low cost. This produced resentment and allegations of asset-stripping, although the available reference describes suspicion rather than an established legal finding.