Raleigh: Cars
Note: This is a sub-section of Raleigh Cycle Co.
From 1929 to 1935 Raleigh produced a line of three-wheel motorcycles and cars, leading to the formation of the Reliant Company.
1930 Produced a three-wheeled light delivery van designed by T. L. Williams and derived from the James Karryall. The engine was a 598cc single-cylinder and the payload was 5cwt. The model was produced for three years.
1930s Raleigh made another attempt in the department of motorized three-wheelers, this time with the single wheel at the front. In 1930 the company acquired the rights to the Ivy Karryall, basically a motorcycle fitted with a cabin for cargo and a hood for the driver. Raleigh's version was called Light Delivery Van and had a chain drive.
1933 A two passenger version of the Light Delivery Van was produced. This year also saw the invention of the first three-wheel automobile by Raleigh, the Safety Seven, a four seated convertible with a drive shaft and a maximum speed of 55 mph. A saloon version was also in the making, but Raleigh shut down its motor department to concentrate on bicycles again. Chief Designer T. L. Williams took the equipment as well as the remaining parts and moved to Tamworth, where his company went on to produce three-wheelers for over 65 years. As his first vehicles were built with the leftover parts from Raleigh that carried an "R" on them, Williams had to opt for a matching name and called his company Reliant. Produced the Safety Seven for 8cwt loads and fitted with a 742cc two-cylinder engine.
1934 Produced the Sports Tourer
1935 Production of commercial vehicles ceased.