Autorapide was started by Andreas Adamou in 1984 when he relocated to Somerset after working in central London for 10 years or so. After starting as an apprentice mechanic he later progressed to be the joint manager of the then major London Morgan dealer Libra Motive.

While working for Libra Motive Andreas' responsibilities included the competition preparation of the Morgan Motor Company Plus 8, known as MMC II, that was to become the 1978 BRDC & 1979 BRSCC winner of the Production Sports Car championship; driven by Charles Morgan and Rob Wells. In 1980 Andreas' attentions moved to a further Libra Motive developed Plus 8, MMC 111, that went on to win the STP Modsports championship at the first attempt!

Given the London environment it was not all racing, or Morgans, and Andreas also got involved in servicing and repairing all sorts of other exotic cars. Subsequently on moving to the West Country it was only natural that Andreas decided to start his own business along the same lines. This plan was further endorsed when the Morgan Motor Company recognised his contribution and appointed Autorapide as an Official Morgan Service Agent, an agency that we are very proud to still hold today!

Over the last 20 years Autorapide has grown and built an enviable reputation not just for Servicing and Competion Preparation of Morgans, but also Ferrari, Porsche and classic Alfa Romeos. Like the range of marques the types of services offered has also grown and now includes Sales and Restoration.