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* 1924 Originally designed by [[L. H. Hounsfield]] and built by [[Leyland]] at its Kingston Works | * 1924 Originally designed by [[L. H. Hounsfield]] and built by [[Leyland]] at its Kingston Works | ||
* 1928 Manufacture moved to the Purley works | * 1928 Manufacture moved to the Purley works | ||
* 1937 New 15cwt model introduced with [[Bendix-Cowdray]] brakes | * 1937 New 15cwt model introduced with [[Bendix-Cowdray]] brakes | ||
* 1947 A completely new '''Senior''' 12/15cwt van produced with either a two-stroke or [[Perkins]] P3V engine. This model continued in production until the company ceased business | * 1947 A completely new '''Senior''' 12/15cwt van produced with either a two-stroke or [[Perkins]] P3V engine. This model continued in production until the company ceased business | ||
* 1959 The company ceased trading | * 1959 The company ceased trading | ||
* 1960 Two Trojan coaches were exhibited at Earls Court. | * 1960 Two Trojan coaches were exhibited at Earls Court. | ||
* 1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Showed Elva Courier sports models | |||
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==Sources of Information== | ==Sources of Information== | ||
British Lorries 1900-1992 by S. W. Stevens-Stratten. Pub. Ian Allen Publishing | * British Lorries 1900-1992 by S. W. Stevens-Stratten. Pub. Ian Allen Publishing | ||
* [[1963 Motor Show]] | |||
Revision as of 10:06, 24 August 2007
Trojan produced Lorries and Trucks at its Kingston Works and then from Purley from 1924 to 1962
- 1924 Originally designed by L. H. Hounsfield and built by Leyland at its Kingston Works
- 1928 Manufacture moved to the Purley works
- 1937 New 15cwt model introduced with Bendix-Cowdray brakes
- 1947 A completely new Senior 12/15cwt van produced with either a two-stroke or Perkins P3V engine. This model continued in production until the company ceased business
- 1959 The company ceased trading
- 1960 Two Trojan coaches were exhibited at Earls Court.
- 1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Showed Elva Courier sports models
Sources of Information
- British Lorries 1900-1992 by S. W. Stevens-Stratten. Pub. Ian Allen Publishing
- 1963 Motor Show