 It also ventured into the 4x4 market with several unsuccessful models (some based on Romanian ARO models).Beyond the small Cypriot market, KMC sold its vehicles to over 20 countries, mostly in the Middle East.Of note was the company’s purchase (in 1974) of the blueprints to the Clan sports car, designed by a team of former Lotus engineers, with plans to set up an assembly line in KMC’s new factory near Nicosia International Airport.