Perhaps unheard of to many, Qvale (pronounced kah-vah-lee) is a new name in the field of automobile manufacturing, but is not a total newcomer in the world of automobiles. The Qvale family has, in fact, been involved in importing and distributing various exclusive car brands in the US for more than half a century. Bruce Qvale entered into partnership with Alejandro de Tomaso who had wanted to revive his Bigúa model, a car later renamed the Mangusta. However, the partnership was dissolved right before the first batch of cars was delivered. Qvale took over the company and marketed the cars under his name in 2000. The odds were unfortunately against the exotic car with its uncommon name and equally unusual design. With sales being disappointing, Qvale decided to sell the rights to the Mangusta to Britain’s MG Rover Group in 2003.