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1956 Dr Alex Moulton left the family business [[George Spencer, Moulton and Co]] when it was sold to the [[Avon India Rubber Co|Avon Rubber Co]] and founded [[Moulton Developments]] | 1956 [[Alex Moulton|Dr Alex Moulton]] left the family business [[George Spencer, Moulton and Co]] when it was sold to the [[Avon India Rubber Co|Avon Rubber Co]] and founded [[Moulton Developments]] to concentrate on design of suspension systems for vehicles. | ||
Developed and produced the suspension system for the iconic [[Austin: | Developed and produced the suspension system for the iconic [[Austin: Mini]], designed by Moulton's friend Sir Alec Issigonis. The combination of conical rubber springs and small wheels was one of the many innovative developments which allowed Issigonis to achieve the Mini's overall small size. | ||
1962, at the Earls Court Cycle Show, the first Moulton Bicycle was launched. | 1962, at the Earls Court Cycle Show, the first Moulton Bicycle was launched. | ||
After negotiations broke down with [[Raleigh Cycle Co|Raleigh]] to manufacture the bicycle, [[Moulton Bicycles]] | After negotiations broke down with [[Raleigh Cycle Co|Raleigh]] to manufacture the bicycle, [[Moulton Bicycles]] was formed. Within a year, Moulton Bicycles became the second-largest frame builder in the country (after Raleigh). | ||
During the 1970s [[Moulton Developments]] made a coach body - see [[Moulton: Coach]]. | During the 1970s [[Moulton Developments]] made a coach body - see [[Moulton: Coach]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:10, 28 April 2012
of Bradford-on-Avon
1956 Dr Alex Moulton left the family business George Spencer, Moulton and Co when it was sold to the Avon Rubber Co and founded Moulton Developments to concentrate on design of suspension systems for vehicles.
Developed and produced the suspension system for the iconic Austin: Mini, designed by Moulton's friend Sir Alec Issigonis. The combination of conical rubber springs and small wheels was one of the many innovative developments which allowed Issigonis to achieve the Mini's overall small size.
1962, at the Earls Court Cycle Show, the first Moulton Bicycle was launched.
After negotiations broke down with Raleigh to manufacture the bicycle, Moulton Bicycles was formed. Within a year, Moulton Bicycles became the second-largest frame builder in the country (after Raleigh).
During the 1970s Moulton Developments made a coach body - see Moulton: Coach.
See Also
Sources of Information
- Moulton Bicycle Company [1]