The BPD was a British 4-wheeled

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made in 1913 by Brown, Paine and Dowland Ltd of

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, Sussex. The car was powered by a

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air-cooled, V twin engine rated at 8 hp and drive was to the rear wheels through a 2-speed gearbox and belts. It is not known if more than a prototype was made.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bpd (Car) Cyclecars Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1913 Companies based in West Sussex

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