Bradbury [1] (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Bradbury Bros. was an early British automobile manufacturer based in Croydon, Surrey. The company operated briefly from 1901 to 1902 and is noted for producing the first car in Croydon. Their primary product was a two-seat voiturette, which was powered by a 4-horsepower single-cylinder engine that the company manufactured in-house.

The vehicle featured a two-speed gearbox and utilized chain drive technology. However, production numbers were limited, as Bradbury Bros. primarily focused on the manufacture of batteries and electrical equipment, including voltmeters, contact breakers, and sparking plugs. Additionally, the company imported a small number of Pinan engines from Belgium to supplement their offerings.

Despite its short-lived existence, Bradbury Bros. contributed to the early automotive landscape in the United Kingdom during the dawn of the 20th century.