Albion (United Kingdom)

Albion Motor Car Co. Ltd was established in December 1899 in Scotstoun, Glasgow, by Norman Osborne Fulton and Thomas Blackwood Murray, both of whom had prior experience at Arrol-Johnston. The company initially produced a dogcart, which featured a horizontally-opposed 2-cylinder engine located under the seat, a single-chain final drive, and solid tyres. Notably, the vehicle incorporated Murray's patented automatic engine governor and a lubricator that allowed all working parts to be lubricated from the driver's seat while the car was in motion.

By July 1903, Albion had expanded its operations, moving to larger premises on the outskirts of Glasgow, where they remained until 1972. During this period, the company produced nearly 160 cars with engines ranging from 8 to 10 horsepower. The early models included mid-engined dogcarts, which were eventually replaced by more conventional designs featuring a 3,115 cc 16hp vertical-twin engine mounted at the front. While solid tyres were common initially, pneumatic tyres soon became an option and were standard on subsequent models.

Albion's production included a large touring car equipped with a 4,175 cc 24hp 4-cylinder engine and double-chain drive. The company focused on passenger cars until 1913, producing a total of 553 vehicles in 1912, of which approximately 150 were passenger cars. The last passenger model, a 15hp coupé, was completed in November 1913. Following World War I, Albion shifted its focus to commercial vehicles, which saw significant success and a robust export market. In 1951, Albion was acquired by Leyland Motors, which eventually ceased truck and bus production in 1972, although the Scotstoun factory continued to manufacture axles.