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Tickford name goes back to the 1800s Tickford body builders of England.

When Ford called for a partner to provide a performance car to its very boring stable of Falcons many people put there hand up for the job. A few that that come to mind were DJR, Mick Webb, & even Tom Walkinshaw of HSV fame.
David Flint worked for Aston Martin who was partly owned by Tickford & Ford & did all the enginering for Aston years back .

Ford owned Aston Martin, who were tied up with Tickford. They did a hell of a lot of engineering for many car companys in those days, not just for Aston. Jaguar was involved in there too & many others.

David Flint left Aston Martin, moved to Ozz & put his hat in the ring to start TVE over here. He won the contract with Ford, & the rest they say is history.

Do a google & you'll find out the full history of the Tickford brand.