C. E. Richardson and Co






of Finbat Works, Aizlewood Road, Sheffield
Charles Ebenezer Richardson and Ernest Richardson (sons of Ebenezer Richardson)
Established 1912.
Started by producing children's scooters
1919-22 Produced some 600 cars of 8 and 10 hp. The car was designed by Albert Clarke
1920 London agents are Cooper and Chalk
1920 November. Exhibited at the Motor Car Show at Olympia and the White City with a lightweight car seating two and weighing 7 cwt.[1]
1922 Capital £25,000. Employees 250-300 (approx.). Directors: C. E. Richardson (Managing), (Mrs.) A. W. Richardson, F. H. Walsh E. Richardson, A. Clarke, James Maclaurin. Products.— The "Richardson" light car, 2-3 seater the "Richardson" 5-cwt. light delivery
Produced 500 cars during their two years in business
Notes
More details on this company at Kelham Island Museum
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ The Engineer 1920/11/19 p498