Bentley Cars - W O Bentley launched cars with his own name on in 1919, and the 'Bentley Boys' won Le Mans 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930 in spite of the cars being called 'the worlds fastest lorries'. But the Depression and high cost of racing forced them to be sold to Rolls-Royce Motors in 1931."
Bentley Cars
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Bristol Cars
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Daimler Cars
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Ford Cars
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Gilbern Cars
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Ginetta Cars
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Gordon Keeble
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Hillman Cars
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Humber Cars
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Jaguar Cars
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Jowett Cars - Benjamin and William Jowett made cycles and V-twin engines, turning out a few cars before World War One. In 1920 Jowett Cars Ltd started producing the Jowett Seven which was successful, particularly as a commercial vehicle. In 1947 the Gerald Palmer designed Jowett Javelin proved too ambitious and the company failed.."
Jowett Cars
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Lagonda Cars
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Lanchester Cars - One of Britain's oldest manufacturers, having built a car in 1896 and in production by 1900. Very innovative, which caused the Bank to arrange a takeover with BSA-owned Daimler. After that Lanchester just became badged Daimlers, and those badges stopprd being stuck in 1956."
Lanchester Cars
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Lea-Francis Cars - Richard Lea and Graham Francis decided to diversify from making bicycles in Coventry and started making cars which were sometimes of rather eccentric design. After several mortal adventures and reincarcenations they are currently believed to be in a long sleep."
Lea-Francis Cars
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Lotus Cars
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Marcos Cars
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MG Cars
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Morris Cars
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