It debuted at the March 1966 Geneva Motor Show receiving favourable reviews from press, but never went into production.

Two were glassfibre rolling mockups with no engines, while one was a metal bodied, fully functional example, built by Motor Panels of Coventry.

[3] The lone fully functional XVR was powered by a front mid mounted 2.0 litre Vauxhall Slant-4 Engine, producing around 100 bhp (75 kW; 101 PS).

The design team for the XVR was directed by David Jones and also included Wayne Cherry, John Taylor, Leo Pruneau, and Judd Holcombe.

The design incorporates the Mako Shark's split windscreen, pop up headlamps, and gull wing doors.