British Automotive from the 1930s

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 ...

AEC Mammoth Lorry history Manufacturer: Associated Equipment Company Production period: 1930 to 1978 Type commercial vehicle Body Truck various Engines: diesel engines The AEC Mammoth was a heavy truck produced by the British manufacturer Associated Equipment Company (AEC) from 1930 to 1978 in vari ...

Allard Car History Allard Motor Company Limited was an English car manufacturer founded by Sydney Allard which operated from small premises in south London. Car manufacture almost ceased within a decade. It produced approximately 1900 cars before his death in 1966.Before the war, Allard supplied so ...

Alta racing car History The Alta Car and Engineering Company was a British sports and racing car manufacturer, commonly known simply as Alta. Their cars contested five FIA World Championship races between 1950 and 1952, as well as Grand Prix events prior to this. They also supplied engines to a sma ...

Alvis Silver Eagle Production period: 1930-1931 1934-1936 Class : Motor car Body versions : Touring car , roadster ,sedan , cabriolet Engines: Petrol 2.0 - 2.4 liters The Alvis Silver Eagle was a car model series, which Alvis first made from 1930 to 1931 as a successor to the model 14/75 and then m ...

T B André Car History London Great Britain Manufacturer T. B. André Ltd Production 1933-1934 6 made Class Light sports car Engine 728 cc V-twin Transmission 4 speed manual André was a lightweight English two-seater sports car manufactured from 1933 to 1934 in London W11, by T B André who were bette ...

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 hp is the first car manufactured by British manufacturer Armstrong Siddeley . The upper class luxury model was built from ...

Austin 12 1939 to 1947 Overview Manufacturer Austin Motor Company Production 1939-1947 8,600 made Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Powertrain Engine 1535 cc 4-cylinder side-valve 40 bhp Dimensions Wheelbase 2,654 mm (104.5 in) Length 4,343 mm (171.0 in) Width 1,702 mm (67.0 in) Curb weight ...