The Atomette was a British three-wheeled

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manufactured by Allan Thomas in Cleveland Street,

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in 1922. The car was powered by an air-cooled 3.5 hp Villiers

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driving the single rear wheel through a three-speed gearbox. The body had no pretence of having a radiator. Prototypes & early cars were single seat and cost 90 guineas (£94.50). Later, cars were made which seated two people side by side. These cost 95 guineas (£99.75). The car could be ordered in a choice of blue, grey or green.

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Wolverhampton History & Heritage Atomette article, photos and drawings
Vintage vehicles Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Three-wheeled motor vehicles Cyclecars Companies based in Wolverhampton Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1922 {{Vintage-auto-stub

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