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Domino is a general name for a range of kit car bodies originally produced by Fibretech GRP and distributed by Domino Cars (GB) Ltd. The assets of Fibretech were eventually transferred to Domino Composites which changed its name to Composite Designs and which finally went into liquidation at the end of 2007. Production is being continued by the DominoCars-Organisation which is a separate entity from any of the predecessors. The models are being re-engineered to incorporate modern safety features. They were intended originally for use with components from the classic Mini, but adapted in some cases for use as electric vehicles, and even in at least one case powered by steam. DominoCars-Organisation is currently developing a hybrid Diesel-electric powered unit to power the classic Mini-shaped vehicle as a town car. The Domino range included until the 2007 liquidation the Pimlico, the Premier, the HT Saloon and Pick-up models, each designed to echo the design of the classic Mini, but with modifications necessary both because of their fiberglass construction, and due to licensing issues. The range to be continued (2008+) will include the Pimlico and the Saloon. Plans are being drawn for a hybrid-powered town car utilising the Domino shells. ==Domino / Mini differences== Unlike most Mini based kit cars, such as the Marcos and Midas, the Domino is intended to resemble the design of a traditional steel-shelled Mini. There are, however, several obvious styling differences that distinguish them: All Dominos (as indeed is the case with most fibreglass car body shells) are seamless and thus feature none of the distinctive guttering found on a steel shelled Mini. Some owners choose to add their own sections of gutters above doorways to avoid being dripped on. The cars by default feature large wheel arches molded into the body, giving a similar style to the later 'Sports Pack' Mini range. Thirteen inch (330 mm) wheels can be fitted with no modifications (though Domino Cars themselves recommend 12"). All Domino models feature distinctive side skirts, not dissimilar to those found on popular Mini body kits, although they descend no lower than the underside of the body. The design on the skirt varies depending on the model of Domino. The sills on all models are higher than those found on a steel shell, giving the fiberglass body extra strength, though having the adverse effect of making exit and entry into the vehicle slightly more awkward. Finally, the rear lights (on models which allow the fitting of regular Mini clusters) are often positioned higher than usually found on a Mini. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Domino (car)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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