DPL (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Dawfield, Philips Ltd. was a British automobile manufacturer based in West Ealing, Middlesex, that operated from 1907 to 1910. The company specialized in producing vehicles primarily designed for urban use, with a focus on taxicabs.

One of the notable models produced by Dawfield was the 12/15hp, which featured a flat-twin engine positioned under the floorboards, situated between the front and rear axles. This model was equipped with a 2-speed epicyclic transmission and utilized chain drive for its final drive. While the primary market for this vehicle was the taxicab sector, some units were also sold to private customers, and a portion of the taxicabs was exported to Australia.

In 1908, Dawfield introduced the Baby Dawfield, a more conventional light car that was powered by a 9hp two-cylinder engine and employed shaft drive. This model represented the company's attempt to diversify its offerings beyond taxicabs, catering to a broader audience in the burgeoning automobile market of the early 20th century.