Barcar (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Barcar was a British automobile manufacturer that operated briefly from 1904 to 1906. The company was based in Southport, Lancashire, and was a product of the Phoenix Motor Company. The name "Barcar" was derived from the names of its sponsors, W.H. Barrett and C.C. Cardell, who had previously been involved in the production of the Phoenix model.

The Barcar vehicles were notable for their unique engine design, which featured a vertical 10 horsepower three-cylinder engine. This engine was characterized by a larger bore in the middle cylinder compared to the other two, allowing it to utilize the exhaust gases from the smaller cylinders. The engine assembly, which included the clutch and transmission, was housed in an aluminum base that was bolted to the chassis, reflecting the innovative engineering of the time.

After the cessation of Barcar's automobile production, the Phoenix Motor Company shifted its focus to manufacturing motorboat engines in Altrincham, Cheshire, marking a transition from land to marine propulsion.