Ashton-Evans (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Ashton-Evans Motors Ltd was an automotive manufacturer based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, operational from 1919 to 1927. The company originated from an engineering firm that specialized in a variety of products, including locomotives, tools, castings, and components for aeroplanes. This background in engineering influenced the design and production of their vehicles.

The Ashton-Evans cars were characterized as generally conventional light cars. Notably, they featured a 3-speed constant-mesh gearbox that utilized dog clutches, which was an unusual design choice at the time. The vehicles were powered by a 1498cc 4-cylinder Coventry-Simplex engine, and buyers could choose between 2-seater or 4-seater body configurations. In 1920, the company introduced a conventional full-width rear axle, leading to a brief period where the cars were marketed simply as Ashton before reverting to the Ashton-Evans name the following year.

Production of Ashton-Evans vehicles was halted in 1927, with no plans for resumption. It is estimated that the company produced around 250 cars during its operational years.