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c.1962 [[Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co]] built a fully automated factory in Manchester to manufacture the "Mecha-Matic" automatic transmission, designed by [[Hobbs Transmission]] Ltd of Leamington Spa<ref>[http://www.polunnio.co.uk/research-resources/constituent-companies/gresham-craven/]</ref> | c.1962 [[Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co]] built a fully automated factory in Walkden, Manchester to manufacture the "Mecha-Matic" automatic transmission, designed by [[Hobbs Transmission]] Ltd of Leamington Spa<ref>[http://www.polunnio.co.uk/research-resources/constituent-companies/gresham-craven/]</ref> | ||
1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Automatic transmissions. See also [[Hobbs Transmission]].<ref> [[1963 Motor Show]]</ref> | 1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Automatic transmissions. See also [[Hobbs Transmission]].<ref> [[1963 Motor Show]]</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 20:38, 23 July 2023
of Worsley Road North, Walkden, Manchester.
c.1962 Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co built a fully automated factory in Walkden, Manchester to manufacture the "Mecha-Matic" automatic transmission, designed by Hobbs Transmission Ltd of Leamington Spa[1]
1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Automatic transmissions. See also Hobbs Transmission.[2]
The venture proved unsuccessful, the company lacking relevant expertise in transmissions
1965 The Walkden factory's lease was sold to Eaton E.N.V. Transmissions.[3]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ 1963 Motor Show
- ↑ Belfast Telegraph, May 20, 1965