Re: British Makes

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Re: British Makes

ANDREW ROBERT BREEN

09 Mar 2004 13:44

>Vauxhall? I didn't know it was a British make, thanks for that. And to
>think I wouldn't buy one as I only buy British cars. I wonder If I can find
>an old Victor to do up some day.

It was up until 1920 or so - IIRC W.O. Bentley was one of their designers.

You need Leyland in e list, too - they vertured into the car business
in the 1920s with the Parry Thomas designed Leyland Eight.

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Chris Stubbs

09 Mar 2004 12:34

> > Does anyone fave a full list of BRITISH makes of cars (Classic marks).
> >
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> > Austin
> > Bristol

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> > any more?
>
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> Arnstrong Siddeley
> B.S.A.

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> Singer
> Standard
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> http://www.tractordata.co.uk/

Vauxhall? I didn't know it was a British make, thanks for that. And to
think I wouldn't buy one as I only buy British cars. I wonder If I can find
an old Victor to do up some day.

Chris

Richard H Huelin

09 Mar 2004 00:48

> Does anyone fave a full list of BRITISH makes of cars (Classic marks).
>
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>
> any more?

In addition to those you mention all the following makers displayed
vehicles at the 1938 Earls Court Motor Show. There were many more
British makers just before the First World War which could be listed if
of interest.

Alvis
Arnstrong Siddeley
B.S.A.
Bentley
British Salmson
Daimler
Frazer Nash
Jowett
Lagonda
Lanchester
Lea Francis
Railton
Riley
S.S. (Jaguar)
Singer
Standard
Sunbeam Talbot
Vauxhall
Wolseley

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Chris Stubbs	08 Mar 2004 22:38
Does anyone fave a full list of BRITISH makes of cars (Classic marks). Please correct me if any of these not Brittish AC Austin Bristol Jenson Humber Morris MG Triumph Rover Morgon Aston Martin Rolls R Hillman any more? Chris

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