Gordon (1903–1904)

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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.

History[edit]

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

Motorcars[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

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

Other sources[edit]

  • 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)