Gordon (1903–1904)

Gordon, Gordon Cycle & Motor Company Ltd was a British manufacturer of bicycles and motor cars in 1903 and 1904. It was established on the Seven Sisters Road, north London.

For other motor manufacturers sharing the same name, see Gordon (1912-1916) (Gordon Armstrong - East Riding Engineering); Gordon (1954-1958) (Vernon Industries, Cheshire)

History

Gordon Cycle & Motor Company was established on the Seven Sisters Road, north London in 1903 and production ended in 1904.[1][2][3]

Motorcars

The Gordon Miniature was a voiturette with a 6 hp single cylinder engine, two speed transmission and chain drive to the rear axle. It weighed under 488 pounds and was priced at 125 guineas (£131.25).[1][2][3]

In 1904 the car was enhanced with a 3 speed gearbox.[1]

See also

References

  1. The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to the Present. Edited by G.N. Georgano. Published by George Rainbird Ltd, 1973.
  2. Linz, Schrader: Die Internationale Automobil-Enzyklopädie.
  3. Georgano: The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile.

Other sources

  • Harald Linz, Halwart Schrader: Die Internationale Automobil-Enzyklopädie. United Soft Media Verlag, München 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8.
  • George Nick Georgano (Chefredakteur): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Volume 2: G–O. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1. (englisch)
  • David Culshaw, Peter Horrobin: The Complete Catalogue of British Cars 1895–1975. Veloce Publishing PLC, Dorchester 1997, ISBN 1-874105-93-6. (englisch)


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