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* ''Note:'' Extensive information can be found by clicking the following link to the '''Trojan Museum Trust''' web site. [http://www.trojanmuseumtrust.org/index.htm] | |||
Revision as of 13:58, 16 September 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
- Note: Extensive information can be found by clicking the following link to the Trojan Museum Trust web site. [1]
Sources of Information
- British Lorries 1900-1992 by S. W. Stevens-Stratten. Pub. Ian Allen Publishing
- 1963 Motor Show