The AA was formed in 1905 famously meeting in the Trocadero Restaurant in London. Memberhip of the organisation grew rapidly and five years later they had patrols across the country. Intially the cycle scouts were employed at weekends to advise members of police traps ahead, but this soon changed as they began helping stranded motorists. In the late 1940’s the introduction of two-way radio transformed the organisation as they were able to be contacted centrally to attend a members vehicle.
The Morris Minor 1000 was introduced in 1956 and from this original car all sorts of variations were introduced . These included vans , commercial vehicles ,pick-ups and campers.