Briggs Automotive Company, the manufacturers of the world's first road-legal single-seater production car, have announced that the vehicle will be made in Liverpool. Production of the BAC Mono car in the city will create some 60 high-end manufacturing jobs by 2014, including apprenticeships, as well as new regional supply chain opportunities.

Speke Hall Industrial Estate in South Liverpool will become the new home for the specialist, high-performance vehicle manufacturer. BAC Mono’s relocation to Liverpool has been made possible thanks to support from the city in facilitating the move and identifying a site.

The BAC Mono is best known as a winner of ‘Stig’s Car of the Year' award on the Top Gear TV show and recently set the 2nd fastest ever lap time around the Top Gear track.

The deal will also see the BAC-Mono promoting Liverpool as it takes part in motorsport events and festivals around the world.

Managing Director at BAC Ltd, Neill Briggs, said, “We are thrilled at our relocation to Liverpool. The city has a rich history in the motor industry and we look forward to adding our own chapter to this success story. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Anderson and his team for their support. Liverpool is a great place to do business, and with the wealth of highly skilled individuals in the region we believe we are perfectly positioned to take the company to the next level.”