The BIOTA is a Mini-based open-top two-seater sports car built by Houghton Coldwell Ltd between 1968 & 1974.

25 Mk1s were produced between 1968 & 1972, followed by 6 Mk2s from 1972 to 1974.

HISTORY

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The Biota was the creation of John Houghton in the late 1960s. John ensured that the Biota was a credible Mini based road going sports car, which also had much competitive hillclimb success.

CONSTRUCTION

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The base of the Biota is the spaceframe chassis to which the Mini front subframe attached along with the rear suspension. The body consists of fibreglass panels including a distinctive roll over hoop.

BIOTA PHOTOS

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FACTS & FIGURES

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PRODUCTION LIST

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Around 30 cars were made during its life with a Mk2 also being produced with improved rear end suspension and some body modifications.

NEWS

Dec 2012. Under Construction...

With the help of John Houghton (originator of the BIOTA) we are in the process of creating a web site, a virtual meeting place for all Biota enthusiasts throughout the world , a "Biota Club”, where contributions, ideas, personal car stories, questions, and perhaps most importantly resources and information can be shared.

We wish ideally to be able to include contributions from all the existing web sites, with the permission of and acknowledgment to each contributor.