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Bond was a British automobile manufacturer that operated from 1922 to 1928, based in Brighouse, Yorkshire. The company, officially known as F.W. Bond & Co. Ltd., produced a limited range of vehicles during its brief existence.

Initially, Bond focused on assembling medium-sized cars powered by a 2306cc inline-four engine, which produced 3 horsepower. In 1924, the company expanded its lineup to include two models known as the Continental. The first was a 2,121cc overhead valve four-cylinder engine designated the 14/40, while the second was a 3186cc side-valve six-cylinder engine known as the 23.4hp. Both models incorporated various American components, including a Brown-Lipe gearbox and Timken axles, and were manufactured in very small quantities.

In 1927, Bond shifted its production focus to a low-slung two-seater sports car, which bore a resemblance to the Frazer Nash. This model was produced in even smaller numbers, with only three units made. One of these cars featured a 1496cc four-cylinder Anzant engine, while the other two were equipped with Meadows engines of the same capacity. Additionally, Bond designed a vehicle called the CHIC for production in Australia by Chic Motors Ltd. of Adelaide.