Haines & Grut was an early Melbourne-based vehicle builder that produced at least five motorised buggies in Australia. The firm originated from a partnership formed in the 1890s between C. W. Kellow and Howard Lewis, who serviced and imported cars and built a small number of motorcycles. When Lewis left the business in 1897 to join Harley Tarrant, Tommy Haines joined the company. After gaining experience there, Haines partnered with…