Sinclair QL failed in the market 1986 - Amstrad takes over

On April 2nd 1986 Sinclair Research Ltd. sold its computer business to Amstrad Plc. The press conference was held on April 7th. Amstrad axed the QL and only continued the ZX Spectrum line until 1991.

This video shows original footage of the press conference where Amstrads Alan Sugar talks about the deal in a nutshell plus an exclusive interview of Sir Clive Sinclair.