MVR Automobiles

Motorsport Venture RAWER Automobiles Ltd.

The car manufacturer Motorsport Vehicles for Road (MVR) Automobiles was born in 1985, which produces vehicles with trim and sporty style, however fully registered on the streets.  Founded by Liam Scott, one of the directors of the MVRT Group (Motorsport Vehicles Racing Team), which has participated in several car races since the late 1970s.

Liam Scott, the MVR 's founder.
Liam Scott, the MVR 's founder.

The company's automotive history began in 1986 with the artisanal compact car Semtex S, which proved to be nimble and dynamic in its driving experience. The vehicle was updated and more were produced. In the subsequent 1990s, the company, this time relying on platforms derived from vehicles produced by the Brazilian company SPJ Aguilera Automotive, either developed their own vehicle prototypes or produced tuned versions based on cars from the Brazilian market.


In 1998, Liam Scott fell seriously ill and entrusted the company's management to his nephew, Erick Scott. In 2000, shortly after the release of the last car, Liam Scott passed away. Subsequently, Gordon Schwell was appointed to oversee the company in an administration capacity, as the financial statements for the past few years had been in the red, and Liam Scott had always used his family's assets to keep alive what meant the most to him: his team.


Being the only family member who had shown genuine interest in Liam's company and had not criticized him for its high cost, unlike other relatives, in the will, the entire company - despite its less-than-optimal financial condition - was bequeathed to his nephew Erick, along with a multimillion-pound inheritance. In the early 2000s, the heir, Erick Scott, therefore decided to keep alive what had been his grandfather's pride. He chose to get to work alongside potential partners to determine the future of the company, which in recent years had dwindled to become a small British manufacturer of experimental - and often unsuccessful - cars.


In 2001 the company was placed under receivership, and economist Gordon Schwell, Adam Schwell's cousin, became CEO of MVR and decided to seek agreements with the growing Italian manufacturer Corvo.


From 2002 onwards, MVR found itself discovered from both a design and industrial point of view: with the termination of the joint venture with SPJ, which was in a serious period of crisis, MVR had to make agreements with the Italian car company Corvo.

In fact, MVR was still safe only thanks to the huge funds that the racing team (legally separated from the car manufacturer) continued to invest in it, also losing investor confidence and generating a whirlwind of imminent bankruptcy.

MVR (MVRT Group) before 2002
MVR (MVRT Group) before 2002

In 2002 Gordon Schwell and Corvo Automobili create a new logo for MVR.

MVR (Corvo / Schwell) © 2002
MVR (Corvo / Schwell) © 2002

With the birth of the new British brand Rawer, MVR will assume a new significant role. Firstly, starting from the fiscal year 2006, the company is no longer under administration, and the new CEO is none other than the rightful heir, Erick Scott. The company will be renamed "Motorsport Venture Rawer Ltd." and will serve as the bridge company between Rawer and Corvo. Therefore, from 2006 onwards, Corvo will own 23% of MVR, Rawer will own 23% of MVR, while the remaining portion will be held by potential stakeholders and Erick Scott.

Produced Cars

1986 - Semtex S
1986 - Semtex S
1986 - Van S
1986 - Van S
1989 - Omniac S
1989 - Omniac S
1989 - Todisco S
1989 - Todisco S
1990 - Semtex S
1990 - Semtex S
1991 - Lexico S
1991 - Lexico S
1992 - Van S
1992 - Van S
1996 - Lexico S
1996 - Lexico S
1997 - Todisco S
1997 - Todisco S
1997 - Semtex S
1997 - Semtex S
2000 - Monray S
2000 - Monray S
2002 - Semtex S
2002 - Semtex S
2003 - Van S
2003 - Van S
2005 - Corazon S
2005 - Corazon S