Achilles 1903 Two Seater on London to Brighton VCR 2008

The Achilles was an English

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manufactured by B Thompson & Co. in

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, Somerset between 1903 and 1908. A range of cars were advertised, mostly with single-cylinder engines by

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and De Dion. Other mechanical parts were also bought in, and it seems likely that only the bodies were originated by Achilles. At least 5 different models were produced including the 8 hp, 9 hp and 12 hp.''The Motor-Car Journal'', Volume 8, October 1906 This car is notably seen in the French

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, created by Michel Regnier (known by the pseudonym Greg), for the Pilote redaction.

References

* David Filsell, "Achilles", in

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, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974), pp. 26. Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Companies based in Somerset Cars introduced in 1903 Cars discontinued in 1908 {{Brass-auto-stub