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The [[Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS)]] started assembling chassis in Manchester 1919. | The [[Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS)]] started assembling chassis in Manchester 1919. | ||
Presumably connected with [[Bell Brothers (of Ravensthorpe)]]. | |||
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0.75, 1 and 1.5 ton chassis were produced with all using 2.5 litre engines. | 0.75, 1 and 1.5 ton chassis were produced with all using 2.5 litre engines. | ||
In 1922 a Dorman-engined 1.5 - 2 ton chassis with overhead worm drive was produced. | In 1922 a Dorman-engined 1.5-2 ton chassis with overhead worm drive was produced. | ||
1925 all production ceased. | 1925 all production ceased. | ||
Revision as of 10:46, 23 October 2023
The Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS) started assembling chassis in Manchester 1919.
Presumably connected with Bell Brothers (of Ravensthorpe).
Cars
1905-1915 Cars made at Ravensthorpe. Around 500 probably made
The furniture factory in West London built a few bodies for the Austin: Seven
Lorries
0.75, 1 and 1.5 ton chassis were produced with all using 2.5 litre engines.
In 1922 a Dorman-engined 1.5-2 ton chassis with overhead worm drive was produced.
1925 all production ceased.
See Also
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Sources of Information
- Ian Allan - British Buses Since 1900 - Aldridge and Morris
- A-Z of Cars of the 1920s by Nick Baldwin. 1994. ISBN 1 870979 53 2