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1969 Announced an electric car, the "465", that would be made in small numbers for test marketing. It was powered by [[Oldham and Son|Oldham]] lead-acid batteries<ref>The Times October 31, 1969</ref>
1969 Announced an electric car, the "465", that would be made in small numbers for test marketing. It was powered by [[Oldham and Son|Oldham]] lead-acid batteries<ref>The Times October 31, 1969</ref>
1973 Engineer in charge is Konstantine Adraktas. Control of the company has been acquired by John Goulandris.<ref>Sunday Mirror - Sunday 04 November 1973</ref>


1976. Before the E8000ECC Enfield Automotive developed an Electric Passenger Vehicle of unacceptable performance according to the Electricity Council with bodies made of fibreglass and ABS plastic. 66 cars made.  
1976. Before the E8000ECC Enfield Automotive developed an Electric Passenger Vehicle of unacceptable performance according to the Electricity Council with bodies made of fibreglass and ABS plastic. 66 cars made.  
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== Sources of Information ==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_Automotive] Wikipedia
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_Automotive Wikipedia]
 


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1976. Exhibit at Amberley Working Museum.

Enfield Automotive of Cowes, Isle of Wight, a member of the Enfield Group

1969 Announced an electric car, the "465", that would be made in small numbers for test marketing. It was powered by Oldham lead-acid batteries[1]

1973 Engineer in charge is Konstantine Adraktas. Control of the company has been acquired by John Goulandris.[2]

1976. Before the E8000ECC Enfield Automotive developed an Electric Passenger Vehicle of unacceptable performance according to the Electricity Council with bodies made of fibreglass and ABS plastic. 66 cars made.

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Sources of Information

  1. The Times October 31, 1969
  2. Sunday Mirror - Sunday 04 November 1973