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The Albany was an English automobile, manufactured by the '''Albany Motor Carriage Company''' in Christchurch, Dorset from 1971. | [[Image:Im200101101-Albany.jpg|thumb| 1971. Photographed in Beirut, Lebanon in 2010. ]] | ||
[[Image:Im20101101-Albany2.jpg|thumb| 1971. Photographed in Beirut, Lebanon in 2010. ]] | |||
The Albany was an English automobile, manufactured by the '''Albany Motor Carriage Company''' in Christchurch, Dorset from 1971. The company was founded by Bryan and David Shepherd. | |||
* It was designed as a classic car, in the Edwardian style, but is not a replica of any particular marque. Early models used the engine and suspension from the [[Morris]] Minor in a specially built tubular steel chassis. From 1974 a [[Triumph]] Spitfire engine was used. The motor car was designed and produced by two brothers who also made a similar open air bus that is now on display in the Beaulieu motor museum in Dorset. | * It was designed as a classic car, in the Edwardian style, but is not a replica of any particular marque. Early models used the engine and suspension from the [[Morris]] Minor in a specially built tubular steel chassis. From 1974 a [[Triumph]] Spitfire engine was used. The motor car was designed and produced by two brothers who also made a similar open air bus that is now on display in the Beaulieu motor museum in Dorset. | ||
* As of 1992, the open-top Albany, featuring a 1500cc | * As of 1992, the open-top Albany, featuring a 1500cc Triumph Spitfire engine, was being built for export only. | ||
* The company closed in 1997. | * The company closed in 1997. | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_%28automobile%29] Wikipedia | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_%28automobile%29] Wikipedia | ||
[[Category:Cars]] | [[Category:Cars]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:50, 4 November 2010
The Albany was an English automobile, manufactured by the Albany Motor Carriage Company in Christchurch, Dorset from 1971. The company was founded by Bryan and David Shepherd.
- It was designed as a classic car, in the Edwardian style, but is not a replica of any particular marque. Early models used the engine and suspension from the Morris Minor in a specially built tubular steel chassis. From 1974 a Triumph Spitfire engine was used. The motor car was designed and produced by two brothers who also made a similar open air bus that is now on display in the Beaulieu motor museum in Dorset.
- As of 1992, the open-top Albany, featuring a 1500cc Triumph Spitfire engine, was being built for export only.
- The company closed in 1997.
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