Lucas Industries
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Lucas Industries plc, now known as Lucas Automotive, is one of the world’s oldest continuously trading automotive brands, tracing its origins to 1875 and the first patent issued to its founder, Joseph
Side Lamp, King of the Road, "will not blow out in the toughest gale"
Lucas "King of the Road" lamps
Blue plaque on factory building in Carver Street, Birmingham
Stamp on military vehicle lamp - "J. Lucas LD patent Birmingham"
New Hudson (company)
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The New Hudson Cycle Co. was originally started in 1890 by George Patterson, and manufactured 'safety' bicycles in Birmingham. In 1903 they produced their first motorcycle, but times became tough for
New Hudson
A 1954 BSA built New Hudson Meriden de Luze Tourist
New Hudson 3,5-4 HP 500 cc SV 1914
New Hudson 1924