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* 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 in business | * 1959 The company ceased in business | ||
* 1960 two Trojan coaches were exhibited at Earls Court. | |||
==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 | ||
Revision as of 12:23, 24 May 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 in business
- 1960 two Trojan coaches were exhibited at Earls Court.
Sources of Information
British Lorries 1900-1992 by S. W. Stevens-Stratten. Pub. Ian Allen Publishing