ALBATROSS -The Second manufacturer to use this unusual name its berief history was discussed in same issue as discovered of 8hp and 10hp models built by a British manufacturer of a similar name but they are NOT connected
See: November 1980 OLd Motor Page 7 Volume 2 Issue 11 : Details are: Worthy of Comment After discussing recent discovery of 2 British Albatros ; MichaeL WW discusses the little known US company with same name but with 2 SS ;
"The car was made a brief appearance late in 1939 in the US offered by the Albatross Motor Car Co from Premises of 1780 Broadsway at 57th Street New York City ; car was designated Type 137 an advanced 2 seater sporting car that its makers called a racing convertible and owned nothing to British Co ; only 1 car made and its believe to survive in the hands of a private collector according to correspondant at New Yorker Magazine" qv ; there is no photo of the car in the article by Michael Worthington-Williams
New Entry Reprint of Photo
SS Roadster featured in a period advert : Worthy of Comment -reprint phito from Old Motor; MWW includes a period bw advert of SS Roadster Type 137 Announcing the New American Albatross 137 - in column by Michawl Worthington Williams
See September 1984 Classic & Sportscar (GB) Page 14 Volume 3 Issue 4
Saturday, October 31, 2009
ALBATROS (GB) 1923-1924
ALBATROS
From My knowledge there were 2 car manufacturers who used this unusual name 1 in the United Kingdom the subject of this Blogg and other that came much later in the US
Here we examin the British manufacturer (GB=Great Britain)
References -2 cars a 8hp and 10hp were discovered in 1980 and the Magazine the 'Old Motor' gives a small but detailed information on the maker and the vehicles concerned
under a regular column feature-Worthy of Comment (Discovered section)
See: November 1980 Old Motor Page 7 Volume 2 Issue 11 and quating from the text
"Around a dozen cars produced by Croft Road Works in Coventry said to be inspiration of 1 Albert Ross" (that’s to why it took its name made in 8hp and 10hp form; parts bought in from outside suppliers ;power by Coventry Simplex; Electrics by Brolt
"news -2 cars recently surfaced a 8hp and a 10hp ; The 8hp for many years resided in a Garage of a lady driver near Cardigan together with a Bayliss-Thomas (The Bayliss as of 1980 under going restoration in Battle Sussex) and subsequently languished for many year in a cornor of the Bridgend Foundry in the centre of Cardigan thinking this was only surivor -We later met Mike Errol of South Godstone at a recent Sotherby Sale who has just completed a major restoration for a 1923 10hp found in dilapidated condition in Leeds but basically complete wearing a Chummy open 4 seater body instead Mike has modified it to 2 seater with Dickey" (1986 Throughbred & Classic Cars car hmm...) Note picture of one of suivors as found and it was written Michael Worthington-William
New Entries
10.9hp 2 seater Roadster +Rumble Seat -Charlesworth 1920-1921?? a letter to the EDitor -Details:Reader writes in that his father owned a Albatross of 1920-1921 vintage owned in the mid 1920s (but they started production 1923?*) the body was made to a special order by Charlesworth for his mother and featured a 2 seater body with a rumble seat at rear ; it was coloured yellow with black wings and running boards with a chrome radiator shell with blue badge and chrome letters ; it has wooden Sankey wheels ; rear brakes only and was powered by a 4 cylinder side valve Climax engine of 10.9hp ; single carb and drove through a 3 speed gb ; unusual feature was a very large 6v battery the width of the body fitted under the front seats ; in 1926 it was sold to Cyril Lord a former motorcycle TT rider who owned the London Road Garage in Coventry ; I understand only 5 were ever made and my father would appreciate any information as to whether his car or any others survive ; qv (pretty much word for word with some edits by me) - no photo written by Ian A Griffiths; Dawlish; Devon
See July 1984 Classic & Sportscar (GB) Page 14 Volume 3 Issue 4 Details:
#2 new Entry Follow up on July 1984 Classic & Sportscar
8 hp & 10hp discoveries
Worthy Follow up July 1984 letter inquiry on survivors there are 2 survivors ; 2 models were built an 8hp and a 10hp both with Coventry Climax engines and the firm enjoyed a very brief existence indeed in Croft Road Coventry between 1923-1924 ; open 2 and 4 seaters were built and company maintained a sales and export office at 69 Great Queen St ;Kingsway London WC2 ; the 2 models were similar and employed Brolt electrics but the smaller car eschewed a differential ; despite 2 seasons of manufacture and agents appointed in London ;Cardiff; Manchester ; Sheffield and all the principal towns in England and Scotland ; total Albatros production was about 12 cars qv; the 8hp 4 seater shown is now resident at Gwbert near Cardigan and has been owned for many years by a Mr Matthews who was originally the proprietor of the Bridge End Foundry in the centre of Cardigan ;when last seen it was standing on flat tyres on the showroom ; dusty but otherwise sound but we have not seen it for a couple of years following mr Matthews retirement ; the other car; the other car a 10hp 2 seater which surfaced 8 years ago when it was brought by Mike Erroll ; he kept ot for a year then sold it only to re-acquire it 4 years ago with a biew to restoration ; that task has bee completed in recent weeks; and it took it for its first run in the South Godstone Surrey area a few days before this column closed for press ; the restoration included a new body and a complete re-trim qv by Michael Worthington_williams
See Sept 1984 Classic & Sportscar (GB) Page 14 Volume 3 Issue 4
and in 1986 One of those cars turned up for sale in classifieds section of Throughbred & Classic Cars
A 10hp Tourer +dickey 1923
See: Dec 1986 Throughbred & Classic Cars (GB)Page 146 Volume 14 Issue 3
this car was a dealer listing and it believed it is 1/56 cars made of this light car model -This car was powered by a climax engine and was sale then for 5950 pounds sterling
The Dealer in question in 1986 was listed as and its following address
Motospot ; North Kilworth;Lutterworth LE17 6EP (I believe the dealership no longer exsists?)
From My knowledge there were 2 car manufacturers who used this unusual name 1 in the United Kingdom the subject of this Blogg and other that came much later in the US
Here we examin the British manufacturer (GB=Great Britain)
References -2 cars a 8hp and 10hp were discovered in 1980 and the Magazine the 'Old Motor' gives a small but detailed information on the maker and the vehicles concerned
under a regular column feature-Worthy of Comment (Discovered section)
See: November 1980 Old Motor Page 7 Volume 2 Issue 11 and quating from the text
"Around a dozen cars produced by Croft Road Works in Coventry said to be inspiration of 1 Albert Ross" (that’s to why it took its name made in 8hp and 10hp form; parts bought in from outside suppliers ;power by Coventry Simplex; Electrics by Brolt
"news -2 cars recently surfaced a 8hp and a 10hp ; The 8hp for many years resided in a Garage of a lady driver near Cardigan together with a Bayliss-Thomas (The Bayliss as of 1980 under going restoration in Battle Sussex) and subsequently languished for many year in a cornor of the Bridgend Foundry in the centre of Cardigan thinking this was only surivor -We later met Mike Errol of South Godstone at a recent Sotherby Sale who has just completed a major restoration for a 1923 10hp found in dilapidated condition in Leeds but basically complete wearing a Chummy open 4 seater body instead Mike has modified it to 2 seater with Dickey" (1986 Throughbred & Classic Cars car hmm...) Note picture of one of suivors as found and it was written Michael Worthington-William
New Entries
10.9hp 2 seater Roadster +Rumble Seat -Charlesworth 1920-1921?? a letter to the EDitor -Details:Reader writes in that his father owned a Albatross of 1920-1921 vintage owned in the mid 1920s (but they started production 1923?*) the body was made to a special order by Charlesworth for his mother and featured a 2 seater body with a rumble seat at rear ; it was coloured yellow with black wings and running boards with a chrome radiator shell with blue badge and chrome letters ; it has wooden Sankey wheels ; rear brakes only and was powered by a 4 cylinder side valve Climax engine of 10.9hp ; single carb and drove through a 3 speed gb ; unusual feature was a very large 6v battery the width of the body fitted under the front seats ; in 1926 it was sold to Cyril Lord a former motorcycle TT rider who owned the London Road Garage in Coventry ; I understand only 5 were ever made and my father would appreciate any information as to whether his car or any others survive ; qv (pretty much word for word with some edits by me) - no photo written by Ian A Griffiths; Dawlish; Devon
See July 1984 Classic & Sportscar (GB) Page 14 Volume 3 Issue 4 Details:
#2 new Entry Follow up on July 1984 Classic & Sportscar
8 hp & 10hp discoveries
Worthy Follow up July 1984 letter inquiry on survivors there are 2 survivors ; 2 models were built an 8hp and a 10hp both with Coventry Climax engines and the firm enjoyed a very brief existence indeed in Croft Road Coventry between 1923-1924 ; open 2 and 4 seaters were built and company maintained a sales and export office at 69 Great Queen St ;Kingsway London WC2 ; the 2 models were similar and employed Brolt electrics but the smaller car eschewed a differential ; despite 2 seasons of manufacture and agents appointed in London ;Cardiff; Manchester ; Sheffield and all the principal towns in England and Scotland ; total Albatros production was about 12 cars qv; the 8hp 4 seater shown is now resident at Gwbert near Cardigan and has been owned for many years by a Mr Matthews who was originally the proprietor of the Bridge End Foundry in the centre of Cardigan ;when last seen it was standing on flat tyres on the showroom ; dusty but otherwise sound but we have not seen it for a couple of years following mr Matthews retirement ; the other car; the other car a 10hp 2 seater which surfaced 8 years ago when it was brought by Mike Erroll ; he kept ot for a year then sold it only to re-acquire it 4 years ago with a biew to restoration ; that task has bee completed in recent weeks; and it took it for its first run in the South Godstone Surrey area a few days before this column closed for press ; the restoration included a new body and a complete re-trim qv by Michael Worthington_williams
See Sept 1984 Classic & Sportscar (GB) Page 14 Volume 3 Issue 4
and in 1986 One of those cars turned up for sale in classifieds section of Throughbred & Classic Cars
A 10hp Tourer +dickey 1923
See: Dec 1986 Throughbred & Classic Cars (GB)Page 146 Volume 14 Issue 3
this car was a dealer listing and it believed it is 1/56 cars made of this light car model -This car was powered by a climax engine and was sale then for 5950 pounds sterling
The Dealer in question in 1986 was listed as and its following address
Motospot ; North Kilworth;Lutterworth LE17 6EP (I believe the dealership no longer exsists?)
ALBANY (GB) 1978?
Edwardian 2 seater Replica
Not much is known on this maker -it may have been a 1 off
A Preview of vehicle was discussed:
18th November 1978 Autocar (GB) Page 21 Volume 149; Issue 4280 and car concerned was based on the mechanicals of a Triumph Spitfire sports car
Not much is known on this maker -it may have been a 1 off
A Preview of vehicle was discussed:
18th November 1978 Autocar (GB) Page 21 Volume 149; Issue 4280 and car concerned was based on the mechanicals of a Triumph Spitfire sports car
ALBANI SIX (AUS) 1922
Albani Six of 1922
This was early attempt to produce a car in Australia - I have 2 references to maker but both a brief snipets of information as part of attempt to list all the eaely Australian Car Manufacturers. It is not known whether there are any surivors.
Refereces are:
June 1976 Wheels (Aus) Page 95 : Part of a feature on Early Aus cars by Pedr Davis
April 1998 Australian Classic Cars - a Brief Snippet of History on Australian Great Cars A-Z
This was early attempt to produce a car in Australia - I have 2 references to maker but both a brief snipets of information as part of attempt to list all the eaely Australian Car Manufacturers. It is not known whether there are any surivors.
Refereces are:
June 1976 Wheels (Aus) Page 95 : Part of a feature on Early Aus cars by Pedr Davis
April 1998 Australian Classic Cars - a Brief Snippet of History on Australian Great Cars A-Z
ALART ( F ) 1955 -1957
ALART (F)
1 off special built by Marcel Alart, held in National Auto Museum ( F )
A black & White photo was featured in passing of this 1 off Coupe in:
Feb 1985 Modern Motor (Aus) Page 13 - At present I have no other References
1 off special built by Marcel Alart, held in National Auto Museum ( F )
A black & White photo was featured in passing of this 1 off Coupe in:
Feb 1985 Modern Motor (Aus) Page 13 - At present I have no other References
Friday, October 2, 2009
AKH (GB) 1950.
AKH (GB) were one of those many obsure British special makers whom were around the 1950s and I have as of yet little information about this company no doubt Peter Filby a writer on the British kit car and specials would have covered something of this makers obscure history
The 2 references I have so far concern same car was auctioned later been available by a dealer but listing a different year.
See:
1950 2 Seater Special Thoroughbred & Classic Cars (GB) 1989 JUN page 92 volume 16 issue 9 mention listed been sold for 4600p - Sotherbys HAC Auction 1989 ; mentioned in report - Market by David Johnson car was Reg KDK 314
and then same car coming up for sale by a dealer See:
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1989 September page 244 volume 16 issue 12 inc phioto for sale by Barrie A Gillies Racing Limited; Bradford;Bweks (car still for sale 1990 june Classic & Sportscar magazine page 325)
The 2 references I have so far concern same car was auctioned later been available by a dealer but listing a different year.
See:
1950 2 Seater Special Thoroughbred & Classic Cars (GB) 1989 JUN page 92 volume 16 issue 9 mention listed been sold for 4600p - Sotherbys HAC Auction 1989 ; mentioned in report - Market by David Johnson car was Reg KDK 314
and then same car coming up for sale by a dealer See:
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1989 September page 244 volume 16 issue 12 inc phioto for sale by Barrie A Gillies Racing Limited; Bradford;Bweks (car still for sale 1990 june Classic & Sportscar magazine page 325)
AJS (GB) Buses 1922-1930c
Not Popularly known and new to myself AJS built Buses:
Below is Reference to correspondance being recieved to Nick Baldwins Column Commerically Speaking in the British Vintage magazine The Automobile and the text is taken pretty much word for word as quote
On Bus discovered +history of manufacture
See: The Automobile (GB) 1984 APRIL page 63 vol 2 issue 2
The text
"Commercial corner; a letter from Recorder and Historian of AJS and Matchless Owners Club asks us if we have information on AJS Buses and coaches in particular the lone surivor in Great Witley; Worcestershire.
He tells us this was acquired by a group of West Midlands enthusists 7 years ago; since then it has vanished and he would very much like to hear from the owners.
We recall looking at the AJS but coming to the conclusion that through interesting very little was original it had been rebodied (although only a half cab portion survived) and it was re-engined and radiatored by courtesy of Leyland ; on fact the original AJS Pilot and Commodore chassis are some thing of a mystey.
Coventry Climax once told me they had copied Lycoming engines for the contract but my gasket catalogue of the time makes no reference to either type (except the little SM Type former Swift for 9hp AJS car, the famous motorcycle firm diversified desperately and without mich success in the Great Slump) the gasket list meations Meadows 6EN in the Pilot and reference to notes made of Meadows records as the Guy factory years ago shows AJS bought 125 gearbox in 1929 and 24 in 1930; Engines postively identified as having been sold to AJS included 1 in 1922; 1 on 1928 and 43 in 1929.
The first was small car type 4 but the others were 2973cc 25hp 6s similar to those used by Invicta ; larger 36hp engines were used in the Commodore and an engine of right dimensions is listed under Lycoming (dimensions are similar to one got at by Coventry Climax; 98 times 127mm and 98.5mm times 127mm engined Admiral rated at 36bhp ; rumor has it that Coventry Climax also copied Lycoming engines for Gilford but stuck to inch threads to make parts interchangeable with previously imported engines.
Assuming that the same type of Meadows gearbox was used on all models thought that less then 150 AJS buses and coaches were made ; apart from the Moores one on the Great Witley we hear that one was run by Grimsby Corporation into the 1950s ; bodies were built by D & E Petty of Hitchin and amongst their customers for complete AJS vehicles were Midland Bus Services of Airdale ; Lancashire and Yorkshire Motors ; Kingsclere Coaches; Elite of Hertfordshire ; Primrose Coaches; Epress of Grays and aptly named AJS Motor Services of Rayleigh ; included in the column were black and white photo of 6 AJS Pilot rolling chassis outside the factory AJS had built in better times in the grounds of Graiseley House; Wolverhampton - quote verbatium (bw photo shows Ref 076 LX at the front; 039LY as 2nd ; more hard to read) " Quote from the text
Below is Reference to correspondance being recieved to Nick Baldwins Column Commerically Speaking in the British Vintage magazine The Automobile and the text is taken pretty much word for word as quote
On Bus discovered +history of manufacture
See: The Automobile (GB) 1984 APRIL page 63 vol 2 issue 2
The text
"Commercial corner; a letter from Recorder and Historian of AJS and Matchless Owners Club asks us if we have information on AJS Buses and coaches in particular the lone surivor in Great Witley; Worcestershire.
He tells us this was acquired by a group of West Midlands enthusists 7 years ago; since then it has vanished and he would very much like to hear from the owners.
We recall looking at the AJS but coming to the conclusion that through interesting very little was original it had been rebodied (although only a half cab portion survived) and it was re-engined and radiatored by courtesy of Leyland ; on fact the original AJS Pilot and Commodore chassis are some thing of a mystey.
Coventry Climax once told me they had copied Lycoming engines for the contract but my gasket catalogue of the time makes no reference to either type (except the little SM Type former Swift for 9hp AJS car, the famous motorcycle firm diversified desperately and without mich success in the Great Slump) the gasket list meations Meadows 6EN in the Pilot and reference to notes made of Meadows records as the Guy factory years ago shows AJS bought 125 gearbox in 1929 and 24 in 1930; Engines postively identified as having been sold to AJS included 1 in 1922; 1 on 1928 and 43 in 1929.
The first was small car type 4 but the others were 2973cc 25hp 6s similar to those used by Invicta ; larger 36hp engines were used in the Commodore and an engine of right dimensions is listed under Lycoming (dimensions are similar to one got at by Coventry Climax; 98 times 127mm and 98.5mm times 127mm engined Admiral rated at 36bhp ; rumor has it that Coventry Climax also copied Lycoming engines for Gilford but stuck to inch threads to make parts interchangeable with previously imported engines.
Assuming that the same type of Meadows gearbox was used on all models thought that less then 150 AJS buses and coaches were made ; apart from the Moores one on the Great Witley we hear that one was run by Grimsby Corporation into the 1950s ; bodies were built by D & E Petty of Hitchin and amongst their customers for complete AJS vehicles were Midland Bus Services of Airdale ; Lancashire and Yorkshire Motors ; Kingsclere Coaches; Elite of Hertfordshire ; Primrose Coaches; Epress of Grays and aptly named AJS Motor Services of Rayleigh ; included in the column were black and white photo of 6 AJS Pilot rolling chassis outside the factory AJS had built in better times in the grounds of Graiseley House; Wolverhampton - quote verbatium (bw photo shows Ref 076 LX at the front; 039LY as 2nd ; more hard to read) " Quote from the text
AJS (GB) 1930 -1933 cars
When one traditionally thinks of the name AJS one of things of old established but now defunct Motorcycle Maker with same name which has a large following of enthusists However apart from Motor Cycles they briefly produced cars in period 1930-1933 in the United Kingdom! This came about when (Where AJS name comes from) AJ Stephens took over Clyno*
in 1930 and resulting AJS cars were very similar to Cynos that proceeded them
AJS Also produced a Bus and this will be discussed seperatly
* Clyno were small car manufacturing concern in the UK
References for AJS Cars
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History of the firm in General 2 were done seperately by The Automobile UK (Both I have not yet had the pleasure of Indexing but will be in time)
History References
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The Automobile (GB) 1987 JUN page 19+ Vol 5 Issue 4
The Automobile (GB) 1994 AUG Vol 12 Issue 5
Motorsport (GB) 1984 JUL pages 828-829 (Brief History +1930 Saloon featured)
On Vehicles themselves
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1930 2 Seater+dickey Roadster a car that came up for sale
The Automobile (GB) 1985 NOV Page 76 Volume 3 Issue 9 Classified +photo ;rare for sale for 3500 pounds; Tel TEL 052528-225 was it a Dealer?
1930 2 Seater DHC a car that was Discovered as a "Barn Find" in the UK
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1990 JUN Page 40-41 Sports Model; History;Mr Hubbard
1930 2 Seater DHC +dickey a Discussion of One after its being restored
The Automobile (GB) 1987 JUN page 19-22 Vol 5 Issue 4 Keeping it in the family Tim Holmes chases an initial coincidence and finds a rare convertible Reg FS 650 Chassis No A1055 owned by Mr AJ Stevens nephew Alec John Stevens whose father Joseph was one of 4 founding brothers coincidence owner related by family to original founders; Mr Stevens literally down the road from the present AJS factory which is still in business making 2 stike moto cross machines and that business now owned by Fluff Brown but here there is no famil connection; and Alec Stevens by the way can be considered the librian for AJS history and photos Car is Red with black guards and running boards ; black hood ; red upholstery on yellow wire wheels RAC 8.92hp with 1019cc engine
1930 9 Saloon -Discovered
See: The Automobile (GB) 1986 FEB pages 17-18 Volume 3 Issue 12 Finds & Discoveries - Found in a garage on the Isle of Wight by G Foss owner of Family Repair Service in Andover Hants - Master Upholsterer; G Foss since restored the car
1931 '9' ex 4D now ute -A letter to the Editor
See: Thoroughbred & Classic Cars (GB) 1988 January pages 118-119 volume 15 issue 4 Charles F Drysdale; Liberton Brae ; Edinburgh writes recent purchase of remains Reg PL 4731 ; brought to Edinburgh from Kent in 1970 ; He may restore it to a shooting brake spec but needs info Charles F Drysdale; Liberton Brae ; Edinburgh it was originnally a Sedan 4 door; Saloon 4 door later a previous owner converted to a Ute
1931 SALOON 1018cc a car for sale by a Classic Dealer dealer
See: The Automobile (GB) 1984 DEC page 78 Volume 2 Issue 10 Dealer list +small bw photo ;looks like a 2 door saloon or is a 4; 9hp 37000m 2 owners discribed as absolutely mint condition orig with all documents. The car was pictured having a dark colour and as of 1984 was for sale by Dealer Motospot North Kilworth ; Nr Lutterworth ; Leics Tel 04555 2548.
1931 SALOON 1018cc a car that was discovered
See: Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1994 DEC page 62 GB In the Davis family since 1961 Reg HX 4284; Essex
8HP 1932-1933 discussed in The Automobile Magazine (as of yet I have not indexed it)
See: The Automobile (GB) 2001 APR Page 34+ Vol 19 Issue 2
Stats of motorcars sold Australia (Restored Cars an Australian publication by Eddie Ford provided sales stats of Vintage car makers
See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1976 JAN-FEB page 20 Issue 14 covers only the year 1930 a listing
The Editor of The Automobile recieved correspondance from:
recieved Correspondance from owner 2 AJS cars and I Stevens Van
See: The Automobile (GB) 1984 SEP page 72 Volume 2 issue 7 in Nick Baldwins Commercially Speaking Column
AJ Stevens not the same guy but a close relative who says his cousin Jim still works for AJS/Stevens Retreat st dactory in Wolverhampton this AJ Stevens was a dispatch eoder early in the war and rode the last 350cc stevens motorcycle since then he has acquired a 350cc for restoration and 2 ajs cars and also found in garden rotting a AJS Van bw photo of interior in Nicks preample of AJS cars saying they used same engine as Swift Cadet this was false according to Swift epert Jim Price although both were coventry climax they fact had different dimensions (Also follow up to Column of April 1984 The Automobile see AJS Bus in my blog)
New entry
Cars of 1930s sold in uK part of brief overview -A-Z 1930s guide to cars on sale in Great Britain +brief snipet history each model and bw period photo -part 1 AC to Aston Martin ; here under AJS the 9hp 1930-1932 see June 1983 Classic & Sportscar (GB) Page 78 Volume 2 Issue 3 written prior to his death -Michael Sedgwick
in 1930 and resulting AJS cars were very similar to Cynos that proceeded them
AJS Also produced a Bus and this will be discussed seperatly
* Clyno were small car manufacturing concern in the UK
References for AJS Cars
-----------------------
History of the firm in General 2 were done seperately by The Automobile UK (Both I have not yet had the pleasure of Indexing but will be in time)
History References
-------------------
The Automobile (GB) 1987 JUN page 19+ Vol 5 Issue 4
The Automobile (GB) 1994 AUG Vol 12 Issue 5
Motorsport (GB) 1984 JUL pages 828-829 (Brief History +1930 Saloon featured)
On Vehicles themselves
----------------------
1930 2 Seater+dickey Roadster a car that came up for sale
The Automobile (GB) 1985 NOV Page 76 Volume 3 Issue 9 Classified +photo ;rare for sale for 3500 pounds; Tel TEL 052528-225 was it a Dealer?
1930 2 Seater DHC a car that was Discovered as a "Barn Find" in the UK
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1990 JUN Page 40-41 Sports Model; History;Mr Hubbard
1930 2 Seater DHC +dickey a Discussion of One after its being restored
The Automobile (GB) 1987 JUN page 19-22 Vol 5 Issue 4 Keeping it in the family Tim Holmes chases an initial coincidence and finds a rare convertible Reg FS 650 Chassis No A1055 owned by Mr AJ Stevens nephew Alec John Stevens whose father Joseph was one of 4 founding brothers coincidence owner related by family to original founders; Mr Stevens literally down the road from the present AJS factory which is still in business making 2 stike moto cross machines and that business now owned by Fluff Brown but here there is no famil connection; and Alec Stevens by the way can be considered the librian for AJS history and photos Car is Red with black guards and running boards ; black hood ; red upholstery on yellow wire wheels RAC 8.92hp with 1019cc engine
1930 9 Saloon -Discovered
See: The Automobile (GB) 1986 FEB pages 17-18 Volume 3 Issue 12 Finds & Discoveries - Found in a garage on the Isle of Wight by G Foss owner of Family Repair Service in Andover Hants - Master Upholsterer; G Foss since restored the car
1931 '9' ex 4D now ute -A letter to the Editor
See: Thoroughbred & Classic Cars (GB) 1988 January pages 118-119 volume 15 issue 4 Charles F Drysdale; Liberton Brae ; Edinburgh writes recent purchase of remains Reg PL 4731 ; brought to Edinburgh from Kent in 1970 ; He may restore it to a shooting brake spec but needs info Charles F Drysdale; Liberton Brae ; Edinburgh it was originnally a Sedan 4 door; Saloon 4 door later a previous owner converted to a Ute
1931 SALOON 1018cc a car for sale by a Classic Dealer dealer
See: The Automobile (GB) 1984 DEC page 78 Volume 2 Issue 10 Dealer list +small bw photo ;looks like a 2 door saloon or is a 4; 9hp 37000m 2 owners discribed as absolutely mint condition orig with all documents. The car was pictured having a dark colour and as of 1984 was for sale by Dealer Motospot North Kilworth ; Nr Lutterworth ; Leics Tel 04555 2548.
1931 SALOON 1018cc a car that was discovered
See: Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1994 DEC page 62 GB In the Davis family since 1961 Reg HX 4284; Essex
8HP 1932-1933 discussed in The Automobile Magazine (as of yet I have not indexed it)
See: The Automobile (GB) 2001 APR Page 34+ Vol 19 Issue 2
Stats of motorcars sold Australia (Restored Cars an Australian publication by Eddie Ford provided sales stats of Vintage car makers
See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1976 JAN-FEB page 20 Issue 14 covers only the year 1930 a listing
The Editor of The Automobile recieved correspondance from:
recieved Correspondance from owner 2 AJS cars and I Stevens Van
See: The Automobile (GB) 1984 SEP page 72 Volume 2 issue 7 in Nick Baldwins Commercially Speaking Column
AJ Stevens not the same guy but a close relative who says his cousin Jim still works for AJS/Stevens Retreat st dactory in Wolverhampton this AJ Stevens was a dispatch eoder early in the war and rode the last 350cc stevens motorcycle since then he has acquired a 350cc for restoration and 2 ajs cars and also found in garden rotting a AJS Van bw photo of interior in Nicks preample of AJS cars saying they used same engine as Swift Cadet this was false according to Swift epert Jim Price although both were coventry climax they fact had different dimensions (Also follow up to Column of April 1984 The Automobile see AJS Bus in my blog)
New entry
Cars of 1930s sold in uK part of brief overview -A-Z 1930s guide to cars on sale in Great Britain +brief snipet history each model and bw period photo -part 1 AC to Aston Martin ; here under AJS the 9hp 1930-1932 see June 1983 Classic & Sportscar (GB) Page 78 Volume 2 Issue 3 written prior to his death -Michael Sedgwick
AJAX (USA) 1925-1926
AJAX were US Car manufacturer generally though to have been around from 1925-1926 and made at initially made Ajax Motors Co-15th Street Ravine Wiscosin
and Some references say car was made by Nash
Consequently there are very few references I found at this stage - total only 4 and 2 are for those cars that have come up for sale - What is strange is those 2 have come up for sale here in New Zealand , and 1 of 4 references is photo of one in Australia so its clear most may have been exported?
References:
1925 5 seat tourer came up for sale in Beaded Wheels (NZ) 1984 AUG-SEP page 33 Issue 149 classified for sale 1984; from Auckland Area ; extensive Vintage rally history in New Zealand
1925 5 seat tourer 6cyl (may very well be same car for sale in New Zealand in 1984?)
See: NZ Classic Car 1995 December page 144 Volume 5 Issue 12Details are as follows: classified +bw photo ; BUILT BY Nash; good condition Believed only restored one in NZ spares $19500 NZ car was Right Hand Drive (RHD) and Vendor phone number as of 1995 was 0061 9 426 8223 NZ
1925 5 seat Tourer 4 door was photographed at a Australian Vintage event
Restored Cars (Aus) 1975 MAY-JUN page 40 issue 10
And there also reference in what was then new Automotive magazine or book that gave technical information (not reviewed by me)
Ajax Chassis servicing 1926 See American Auto Digest 1926 OCT
and Some references say car was made by Nash
Consequently there are very few references I found at this stage - total only 4 and 2 are for those cars that have come up for sale - What is strange is those 2 have come up for sale here in New Zealand , and 1 of 4 references is photo of one in Australia so its clear most may have been exported?
References:
1925 5 seat tourer came up for sale in Beaded Wheels (NZ) 1984 AUG-SEP page 33 Issue 149 classified for sale 1984; from Auckland Area ; extensive Vintage rally history in New Zealand
1925 5 seat tourer 6cyl (may very well be same car for sale in New Zealand in 1984?)
See: NZ Classic Car 1995 December page 144 Volume 5 Issue 12Details are as follows: classified +bw photo ; BUILT BY Nash; good condition Believed only restored one in NZ spares $19500 NZ car was Right Hand Drive (RHD) and Vendor phone number as of 1995 was 0061 9 426 8223 NZ
1925 5 seat Tourer 4 door was photographed at a Australian Vintage event
Restored Cars (Aus) 1975 MAY-JUN page 40 issue 10
And there also reference in what was then new Automotive magazine or book that gave technical information (not reviewed by me)
Ajax Chassis servicing 1926 See American Auto Digest 1926 OCT
AIREDALE CARS LTD (GB) 1912-1924
AIREDALE CARS LTD (GB) 1912-1924
Not lot of information of this Car manufacturer from Britain at this stage - Only Magazine reference I have at this stage is one (ut doubt more will be added when I complete indexing of The Automobile UK , Classic & Sportscar & others)
Manufacturing base was made at Esholt, Nr Shipley, Yorkshire; and much later premises occupied as of 1975 by Naylor Bros (GB) who began as Restoring Classic & Vintage cars later developing their own Replica of MG TF Sportscar!
The Sole Reference I have comes from that Excellent Mototor Sport Magazine Incidently called Motor Sport one with Green Cover surround
See Brief History in regular series #51 "..forgotten makes" often written by Jack Cocks or Mr Bolster
BRIEF HISTORY Motorsport (GB) 1975 January Pages 33;39
Not lot of information of this Car manufacturer from Britain at this stage - Only Magazine reference I have at this stage is one (ut doubt more will be added when I complete indexing of The Automobile UK , Classic & Sportscar & others)
Manufacturing base was made at Esholt, Nr Shipley, Yorkshire; and much later premises occupied as of 1975 by Naylor Bros (GB) who began as Restoring Classic & Vintage cars later developing their own Replica of MG TF Sportscar!
The Sole Reference I have comes from that Excellent Mototor Sport Magazine Incidently called Motor Sport one with Green Cover surround
See Brief History in regular series #51 "..forgotten makes" often written by Jack Cocks or Mr Bolster
BRIEF HISTORY Motorsport (GB) 1975 January Pages 33;39
AIRCAPITAL MANUFACTURERS INC (USA) 1952c
AIRCAPITAL MANUFACTURERS INC (USA) Were not really car manufacturers but early makes of Ride on Mowers in the US which some people could argue are motor Vehicles?!
It would have to be from the land of free that Ride on Mowers were developed (THe US has largest per capita for Obese people..)
The Only reference I have for one of their models dates back to 1952 called the Sit-N-Cut Rotary lawn Mower see: A brief news snippet and bw photo
They were manufactured at 1620 South Mead ; Wichita; Kanas
Engine was of 3hp and it was 4cylinder Gasoline engine
Science & Mechanics (US) 1952 DECEMBER Page 80 Volume 23 Issue 10
It would have to be from the land of free that Ride on Mowers were developed (THe US has largest per capita for Obese people..)
The Only reference I have for one of their models dates back to 1952 called the Sit-N-Cut Rotary lawn Mower see: A brief news snippet and bw photo
They were manufactured at 1620 South Mead ; Wichita; Kanas
Engine was of 3hp and it was 4cylinder Gasoline engine
Science & Mechanics (US) 1952 DECEMBER Page 80 Volume 23 Issue 10
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