Rare car made out of wood put up for auction by Bristol teacher

The car was designed by William Towns, who also designed the Aston Martin Lagonda

A rare car that was made out of wood by a teacher 35 years ago is being put up for auction.

Wood and metal work teacher John Brazier from Bristol made a wooden car from a kit in the 1980s.

The car was designed by William Towns, who also designed the Aston Martin Lagonda.

He sold the car's building instructions from his home in Gloucestershire, and it is believed fewer than 100 made it onto the road.

The auction will take place on 1 September at the Auctioneum in Bath

Mr Brazier said he decided to build the car as a "challenge".

"I like challenges and I like making things I like," he said.

He registered the car in 1988, and it would become known by his students at the Brislington Comprehensive as the "popemobile".

It was his family's main car for over 13 years.

However, illness has been stopping Mr Brazier from driving the car, which is why he decided to sell it.

Emma Downer was taught by Mr Brazier and said he had inspired her to take up DIY and wood work

"I wanted people to see it because it is a pity for it to just rot away in my garage," he said.

Emma Downer, who was taught by Mr Brazier, said her former teacher had inspired her to take up woodwork and DIY.

His former pupil now shares her projects online, garnering a large social media following.

The auction will take place on 1 September at the Auctioneum in Bath.

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