Unlike the Vauxhall-based Lima, the Kallista used Ford mechanicals, including a range of engines from 1.6 L CVH straight-4 to 2.9 L Cologne V6.

Like its predecessor, it featured styling resembling earlier Allard and Morgan cars.

Built on GKN Salisbury rear axle and only MT75 Ford 5 speed gearboxes, 2.9i also assembled with automatic transmission.

Alu was an extra option, glass fibre grp the standard.

The bodies by Ssangyong is 10 cm wider than early Harlow models.