Imperial Car History

The Imperial Autocar Manufacturing company was based in Manchester, England and produced cars from 1901 to around 1906. In 1901, Two cars with different power were introduced.

The company also sold French Lacoste et Battman models with Imperial bodies. The last ones seem to have been sold around 1906.

Imperial (Croydon) 1904-1905 Another Imperial was made by the Anti-Vibrator company of Croydon, Surrey. These were electrically powered with a motor in each rear wheel.

Imperial (London) 1914 The Imperial cyclecar was made by Impolitico, a theatre lighting company in London, for one year only immediately before the First World War. The power came from a 8hp V-twin Precision engine with a "gearbox" giving seven forward speeds and optional reverse using belts and pulleys.

The Model A cost £110 and had reverse, the Model B at £95 did without. About 12 cars were made.



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