British Automotive from the 1920s

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  • Abbey (1922)

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    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 Coventry-Simplex engine. It was built in 1922 only and cost £315. It also had Marles steering and friction drive. The two-se ...

  • ABC (1920-1929)

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    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 Wheelbase 102 in (2,591 mm) Length 144 in (3,658 mm) Width 57 in (1,448 mm) The ABC was an English car manufactured between 1920 ...

  • Abingdon Tyseley (1922-1923)

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    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, Birmingham. It used an 11-9hp 1490 cc 4-cylinder Dorman engine and a 3-speed gearbox. Only 12 were made.Production was hampered by ...

  • AC History (1908-)

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    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 displayed under the Weller name. The Weller Brothers of West Norwood, London, planned to produce an advanced 20 hp (15 kW) car ...

  • Adamson (1912-1925)

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    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 Transmission 3-speed Wheelbase 102 in (2,600 mm) Designer(s) Reginald Barton Adamson The Adamson was an English car manufa ...

  • ADC (1926-1928)

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    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 interests between the Associated Equipment Co Ltd (AEC) and the Daimler Motor Co Ltd. History The first true ADCs, or Associated ...

  • AEC History (1916-1980)

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    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 former British manufacturer of buses and other commercial vehicles . History In 1912, the Associated Equipment Company (AEC) ...

  • Aero (1919-1920)

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    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 1919 to 1920 by the Aerocar Engineering Company in Clapton, London. The engine was an air-cooled flat-twin built by Blac ...

  • Aeroford (1920-1925)

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    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 from 1920 to 1925. The Aeroford was an attempt to make the Ford Model T more attractive by disguising its appearance with ...

  • Airedale (1919-1924)

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    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 style open two-seater, open four-seater, coupé Engine 1795 or 2120 cc four-cylinder Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 11 ...

  • AJS (1909-1931)

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    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 Products Cars and motorcycles AJS was the name used for cars and motorcycles made by the Wolverhampton, England, company ...

  • Albatros (1922-1924)

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    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 origin of the name is reputed to be derived from a play on the name of one Albert Ross, who was Manwaring's mentor and bos ...

  • Albert (1920-1929)

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    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 Body style tourer, Saloon Layout FR layout Engine 1495 or 1944 cc straight four Wheelbase 110 in (2,794 mm) or 114 in (2,8 ...

  • Albion (1900-1980)

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    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 (1951) Leyland DAF (1987-1993) American Axle & Manufacturing (1997) Founded 1899 Founder(s) Thomas Blackwood Murray, Norman O ...

  • Allwyn (1920)

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    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 had an air-cooled engine with either chain or belt drive to the rear axle which had no differential.

  • Alvis 10/30 (1920-1923)

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    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 Length 3886mm Width 60 in (1,524 mm) Alvis 10/30 Class and Seating Capacity The class of the Alvis 10/30 is described a Brit ...