Daren Cars was founded in 1967, by racing driver John Green.

The car was built on the chassis of a Merlyn MK11 Formula Ford.

The car was successful in racing but would ultimately remain a one-off, but it raced with several engines throughout its life.

The carwas successful enough to draw in at least 2 orders.

But before John Green started the Mk.2 development, he began building the Jerboa SP.