Ian Mantle (1920-2010) was a motor vehicle engineer and motor trade entrepreneur who became an important post war influence in the development of touring caravans.
He was also a notable rally driver of the Berkeley Sports Car made by Berkeley Cars, whose fibre glass frame prospered in races during the 1950s.
During the 1960s Mantle specialised in caravan rallying winning the Ken Wharton Memorial Five Nations championship.