Trojan
Trojan of Kingston Works and later of Purley Way, Croydon produced commercial vehicles.
See also:
- Trojan: Bubble Cars
- Trojan: Buses
- Trojan: Cars
- Trojan: Commercial Vehicles
- Trojan: Mini-Motors
- Trojan: Motorcycles
1914 Formed as a private company.
1924 Originally designed by L. H. Hounsfield and built by Leyland Motors at its Kingston Works.
1928 Manufacture moved to the Purley works.
1937 New 15cwt model introduced with Bendix-Cowdray brakes.
1937 Manufacturers of aircraft components. [1]
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.
1961 Employed 500 persons. Makers of Trojan motor vehicles and Trokart racing Karts. Manufacturers of Trojan motor vehicles, including small cars, commercial vehicles, aircraft components, agricultural equipment and Trokart racing karts. [2]
1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Showed Elva Courier sports models. [3]
- Note: Extensive information can be found by clicking the following link to the Trojan Museum Trust web site. [1]
See Also
Sources of Information
- British Lorries 1900-1992 by S. W. Stevens-Stratten. Pub. Ian Allen Publishing
- 1961 Guide to Key British Enterprises: Motor, Motor-Cycle and Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers
- The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press 2004 ISBN 1 86126 674 X
- [2] Motorbase web site - 1961 Trojan Trobike
- [3] Vintage Bike web site