Capel (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Capel was a British automobile brand that operated briefly in the early 1900s. The company was established in 1900 and was based in Deptford, London, under the name Creek Street Engineering Co. Ltd. The brand was known for producing a light three-seater voiturette, which featured a unique seating arrangement with a single seat facing the driver and passenger.

The Capel voiturette was powered by a 4-horsepower, two-cylinder engine that was positioned under the driver's seat. The design of the vehicle was the work of Herbert Capel, who was associated with the Clarkson & Capel Steam Car Syndicate. Unfortunately, Capel passed away in January 1901 before the completion of the car, which led to the Creek Street Engineering Co. taking over the manufacturing process.

Despite the initial promise of the Capel voiturette, production was limited, and only a few units were made before the brand ceased operations. The brief existence of Capel highlights the challenges faced by early automotive manufacturers in the competitive landscape of the burgeoning automobile industry.