British Automotive from the 1920s

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  • Abbey (1922)

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    1920s
    Abbey (1922)

    Abbey History Westminster UK The Abbey was a short-lived friction drive car assembled by the Abbey Auto Engineering Co. Ltd in Westminster, England. It used a 10.8 hp 1498 cc ...

  • ABC (1920-1929)

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    1920s
    ABC (1920-1929)

    ABC History (1920) Production 1920–1927 1500 approx produced Body style 2-seat convertible Engine 1203 or 1320 cc air-cooled Overhead valve Transmission four speed manual ...

  • Abingdon Tyseley (1922-1923)

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    1920s

    Abingdon Tyseley car History Tyseley, Birmingham 1922 to 1923 The Abingdon was an English assembled car built in small numbers in 1922 and 1923 in a factory in Tyseley, ...

  • AC Brooklands record-cars (1922)

    Race cars
    1920s
    AC Brooklands record-cars (1922)

    AC Brooklands Record Car Years 1922 Class Race Car Body Single Seat Engine 427 cu in (7.0 L) V8 Wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm) Transmission three-speed manual gearbox Suspension ...

  • AC History (1908-)

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    1900s
    AC History (1908-)

    AC Cars History History The first automobile from what would eventually become AC was presented at the Crystal Palace motor show in 1903; it was a 20 HP touring car and was ...

  • Adamson (1912-1925)

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    1910s
    Adamson (1912-1925)

    Adamson Cars History Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1912 to 1925. Manufacturer R Barton Adamson & Co Production 1912-1925 Class cyclecar Body style two-seat open ...

  • ADC (1926-1928)

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    1920s
    ADC (1926-1928)

    Associated Daimler Co Ltd (ADC) Commercial vehicles manufacturer England UK from 1926 to 1928 The Associated Daimler Co Ltd was a short-lived Commercial vehicle fusion of ...

  • AEC History (1916-1980)

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    1910s
    AEC History (1916-1980)

    AEC (Associated Equipment Company) History Automotive Manufacturer: of London Great Britain from 1916 to 1980. Associated Equipment Company ( AEC for short ) is the name of a ...

  • Aero (1919-1920)

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    1910s

    Aero Car History Automotive manufacturer of Clapton, London.Great Britain from 1919 to 1920. The Aero Car was a British 5/7 hp (533 W) flat twin-engine cyclecar manufactured from ...

  • Aeroford (1920-1925)

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    1920s

    Aeroford History Automotive manufacturer of Bayswater, London.Great Britain from 1920 to 1925. The Aeroford was an English automobile that was manufactured in Bayswater, London ...

  • Airedale (1919-1924)

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    1910s
    Airedale (1919-1924)

    Airedale Cars History Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1919 to 1924. Manufacturer Airedale Cars Ltd Production 1919–1924 90 approx produced Predecessor Tiny Body ...

  • AJS (1909-1931)

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    1900s
    AJS (1909-1931)

    AJS Car History A. J. Stevens & Co. Ltd (AJS) Successor(s) Matchless Founded 1909 Founder(s) A. J. Stevens Defunct 1931 Headquarters Wolverhampton, England Key people Joe Stevens ...

  • Albatros (1922-1924)

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    1920s
    Albatros (1922-1924)

    Albatros Cars History 1923 Albaros car Coventry England The Albatros was an English automobile manufactured in Croft Road, Coventry and founded in 1922 by H.T.W. Manwaring. The ...

  • Albert (1920-1929)

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    1920s
    Albert (1920-1929)

    Albert and Gwynne Car History Automotive manufacturer of London.Great Britain from 1920 to 1929. Manufacturer Adam, Grimaldi & Co., Gwynne Production 1920–1929 Approx 2000 made ...

  • Albion (1900-1980)

    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Albion (1900-1980)

    Albion Motor Car History Former type Limited Industry Automotive industry Fate acquired by Leyland Motors Predecessor(s) Albion Motor Car Company Successor(s) Leyland Motors ...

  • Allan Taylor (1927-1959)

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    1920s

    Allan Taylor Engineering & Machinery Co Ltd Commercial vehicle manufacturer England 1927-1959 The Allan Taylor Engineering & Machinery Co Ltd, London SW18, concentrated on the ...

  • Allchin (1905-1931)

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    1900s

    William Allchin & Co Ltd Commercial vehicle manufacturer Northampton, England 1905-1931 William Allchin & Co Ltd, Northampton, introduced the first of a series of steam wagons in ...

  • Allwyn (1920)

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    1920s

    Allwyn History Hampshire UK The Allwyn, or Allwin (sources show differing spellings) was a British cyclecar manufactured by Allwyn Cyclecars in Bournemouth, Hampshire in 1920. It ...

  • Alvis 10/30 (1920-1923)

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    Motor Cars
    1920s
    Alvis 10/30 (1920-1923)

    Alvis 10/30 From 1920 to 1923 Manufacturer Alvis Production 1920-1923 Body Style sedan / saloon seating 4-5 people Engine Engine: 1.5 litre straight 4 engine Wheelbase 2794mm ...

  • Alvis 11/40 (1921-1922)

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    Motor Cars
    1920s
    Alvis 11/40 (1921-1922)

    Alvis 11/40 car history Production period: 1921 to 1922 Class : motor car Body versions : Touring car ,Roadster Engines: 1.6 liters The Alvis 11/40 was a car that Alvis ...

  • Alvis 12/40 (1922-1924)

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    Motor Cars
    1920s
    Alvis 12/40 (1922-1924)

    Alvis 12/40 car history from 1922 to 1924 Manufacturer Alvis Production period: 1922 to 1924 Class : motor car Body versions : Touring car ,Roadster Engines: 1.6 liters The Alvis ...

  • Alvis 12/50 (1923-1932)

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    Motor Cars
    1920s 1930s
    Alvis 12/50 (1923-1932)

    Alvis 12/50 (1923 to 1932) Manufacturer Alvis Production 1923-1932 3705 made Predecessor Alvis 10/30 Engine 1496, 1598 or 1645 cc Straight-4 overhead valve Wheelbase 108 in ...

  • Alvis 14/75 (1927-1929)

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    Motor Cars
    1920s
    Alvis 14/75 (1927-1929)

    Alvis 14/75 car history 1927 to 1929 Manufacturer: Alvis Production period: 1927 to 1929 Type : Motor car Body versions : Roadster , Sedan ,Cabriolet Engines: Gasoline 1.9 liters ...

  • Alvis FWD (1928-1930)

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    Sports Cars
    1920s
    Alvis FWD (1928-1930)

    Alvis FWD front wheel drive From 1928 to 1930 Manufacturer Alvis Production 1928-1930 Body Style tourer Engine 1482 cc (90.437 cu in) Wheelbase 2591 mm 102 in Length 3759 mm 148 ...

  • Alvis History (1919-)

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    1910s
    Alvis History (1919-)

    Alvis Car History From 1919 Early history The original company, T.G. John and Company Ltd., was founded in 1919 by Thomas George John (1880 – 1946). Its first products were ...

  • Amazon (1921-1922)

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    1920s

    Amazon Car History Billiter Street, London, EC3, England from 1921 to 1922 The Amazon was a cyclecar produced by Amazon Cars Ltd in Billiter Street, London, EC3, England from ...

  • Angus-Sanderson (1919-1927)

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    1910s
    Angus-Sanderson (1919-1927)

    Angus-Sanderson Cars History Hendon, Middlesex Great Britain from 1919 to 1927 The Angus-Sanderson was an English automobile manufactured from 1919 to 1927 by Sir William Angus, ...

  • Arab (1926-1928)

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    1920s
    Arab (1926-1928)

    Arab Car History Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK between 1926 and 1928. 1927 Arab 2-litre The Arab was a high-performance English automobile designed by Reid Railton and ...

  • Archer (1920)

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    1920s

    Archer CAR History The Archer was a British cyclecar designed by M Archer and made in 1920. It was powered by a two cylinder JAP engine rated at 8/10 hp. The two seats were ...

  • Ariel (1900-1925)

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    1900s
    Ariel (1900-1925)

    Ariel Car History Birmingham and Coventry,Great Britain Ariel was a bicycle, motorcycle and automobile marque manufacturer based in Bournbrook, Birmingham, England, which dated ...

  • Armstrong 12 hp (1929-1939)

    Motor Cars
    1920s 1930s
    Armstrong 12 hp (1929-1939)

    Armstrong Siddeley 12 hp Production period: 1929 to 1939 Type : motor car Class : Touring car , sedan ,roadster Engines: Petrol: 1236cc-1434cc-1666 cc Length: 3962 mm Width: ...

  • Armstrong 15 hp (1927-1934)

    Motor Cars
    1920s 1930s
    Armstrong 15 hp (1927-1934)

    Armstrong Siddeley 15 hp Production period: 1927 to 1934 Class Motor car Body versions : Touring car , sedan ,roadster,limousine Engines: Petrol: 1.9 liters Length: 3912-3962 mm ...

  • Armstrong 18 hp (1921-1926)

    Motor Cars
    1920s
    Armstrong 18 hp (1921-1926)

    Armstrong Siddeley 18 hp Production period: 1921 to 1926 Class: motor car Body type Tourer, saloon,limousine,van Engines: Gasoline: 2.3,2.9 liters Length: 4191 mm Wheelbase : ...

  • Armstrong 20 hp (1927-1940)

    Motor Cars
    1920s 1930s
    Armstrong 20 hp (1927-1940)

    Armstrong Siddeley 20 20/25 hp Production period: 1927 to 1940 Engines: Petrol: 2.8,2.9,3.2,3.7 liters Length: 4293-4725 mm Width: 1422 mm Wheelbase : 2946-3366 mm The Armstrong ...

  • Armstrong 30 hp (1919-1931)

    Luxury Cars
    1910s 1920s 1930s
    Armstrong 30 hp (1919-1931)

    Armstrong Siddeley 30 hp Production period: 1919 to 1931 Class : Luxury motor car Body versions : Touring Car , Limousine ,Landaulet Engines 5.0 liters The Armstrong Siddeley 30 ...

  • Armstrong 4/14 hp (1923-1929)

    Motor Cars
    1920s
    Armstrong 4/14 hp (1923-1929)

    Armstrong Siddeley 4/14 hp Production period: 1923 to 1929 Type: Motor car Class: Touring car , sedan ,coupe Engines: Gasoline: 1.85 liters Length: 3810-4064 mm Wheelbase : ...

  • Armstrong Siddeley History

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    1910s
    Armstrong Siddeley History

    Armstrong Siddeley Car History Great Britain Industry Motor cars Aircraft engines Light engineering Fate Merged with Hawker Aircraft (1935) Merged with Bristol Aero Engines ...

  • Arrol-Aster (1927-1930)

    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Arrol-Aster (1927-1930)

    Arrol-Aster Car History Arrol-Aster was a British car maker founded in 1927 when Arrol-Johnston and Aster merged. The Wembley, London works of Aster was closed and production ...

  • Arrol-Johnston (1896-1931)

    Manufacturers
    1890s
    Arrol-Johnston (1896-1931)

    Arrol-Johnston Car History Glasgow UK From 1896 to 1931 Arrol-Johnston (later known as Arrol-Aster) was an early Scottish manufacturer of automobiles, which operated from 1896 to ...

  • Ascot (1928-1930)

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    1920s
    Ascot (1928-1930)

    Ascot Motor car History Letchworth, Hertfordshire UK between From 1928 to 1930 i The Ascot was an English automobile, the brainchild of Cyril Pullin (who also produced ...

  • Ashby (1922-1924)

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    1920s

    Ashby Motors Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Manchester.Great Britain from 1922 to 1924. The Ashby Motors Ltd. was a British automaker ...

  • Ashton-Evans (1919-1928)

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    1910s
    Ashton-Evans (1919-1928)

    Ashton-Evans Car History Birmingham UK from 1919 to 1928 The Ashton-Evans was an English car manufactured in Birmingham from 1919 to 1928 by an engineering company who also made ...

  • Aster (1922-1930)

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    1920s
    Aster (1922-1930)

    Aster History London 1922-1930 The Aster was an English automobile manufactured from 1922 to 1930. The companies car roots can be traced to 1899 when Begbie Manufacturing of ...

  • Aston Martin History

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    1910s
    Aston Martin History

    Aston Martin History Aston Martin Lagonda Limited History Type Private Industry Automobile manufacturing Founded London, (1913 (1913)) Founder(s) Lionel Martin Robert Bamford ...

  • Astral (1923-1924)

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    1920s
    Astral (1923-1924)

    Astral Car History Barking, Essex, UK, 1923 to 1924 The Astral was a car built by Hertford Engineering Co Ltd, Barking, Essex, UK, from 1923 to 1924. Only one model was made, the ...