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in a specially built tubular steel chassis. The engine was governed to allow a maximum speed of 40 mph (64.4 km/h). The car was hand built and quite expensive at £1987 before a long list of extras was added. Purchasers requiring a hood or a screen found themselves invited to pay an extra
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In 1973 about a car every two weeks was being produced and exports to the United States started. However, after about 12 cars were shipped the importing company failed. The price in 1974, now with a 1500cc Triumph engine had risen to £2487. By 1977 110 cars had been built.
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style, but is not a replica of any particular marque although it bears some resemblance to a 1908 Buick. Early models used the
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As of 1992, the open-top Albany featuring a 1500 cc SC engine was being built for export only.
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in Hampshire. It appeared in the 1970s remake of the film 'The 39 Steps' starring Robert Powell.
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lorry chassis, that now provides very brief quasi-vintage bus rides at the
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was used and a longer wheelbase five-seat option came in 1976.
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The company was run by two brothers, Bryan and David Shepherd.
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Albany also made a replica 1910 AEC open air bus, based on a
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Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1971
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Albany (1903 automobile)
Albany (1907 automobile)
automobile
Christchurch, Dorset
veteran car
Edwardian
BMC A-series engine
Morris Minor
Standard SC engine
Triumph Spitfire
Ford D Series
Beaulieu motor museum
List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom


Georgano, N.
ISBN
1-57958-293-1



ISBN
0-906189-00-4
Categories
Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England
Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1971
History of Christchurch, Dorset
Companies based in Dorset

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