The Abbey was a short-lived
friction drive car assembled by the Abbey Auto Engineering Co. Ltd in
Westminster
Westminster is the main settlement of the City of Westminster in Central London, Central London, England. It extends from the River Thames to Oxford Street and has many famous landmarks, including the Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, ...
, England. It used a 10.8
hp 1498 cc
Coventry-Simplex engine. It was built in 1922 only and cost £315. It also had
Marles steering gear and friction drive. The two-seater model sold for £315.
Very few seem to have been made.
After 1922 the car may have been sold as the Lewis.
See also
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List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom
References
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Georgano, G.N., "A.A.G.", in G.N. Georgano, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974), pp. 24.
Vintage vehicles
Vehicle manufacture in London
Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England
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