Century [2] (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Century Cars Ltd was a British automotive manufacturer based in London, active during a brief period from 1928 to 1929. The company focused on developing a light car, which likely remained in the prototype stage and did not reach mass production.

The vehicle was powered by a 7 horsepower, 4-cylinder engine. Initially, the engine specifications were reported to match those of the Austin Seven, with dimensions of 56 x 76 mm and a displacement of 747 cc. However, it was later clarified that the engine was a 2-stroke design, and subsequent announcements provided revised dimensions of 49.2 x 85 mm, resulting in a displacement of 646 cc. Notably, the engine featured a 5-bearing crankshaft, which was uncommon for an engine of such small size.

A photograph of the prototype depicted it with an open 2-seater body. The publication "Light Car and Cyclecar" described the design as experimental, indicating that both chummy and fabric saloon body styles were planned for production. Reports suggested that the designers were in negotiations to produce the car on a larger scale. Drawings were released for a chummy 2-seater priced at £100 and a 2-door saloon, although it is likely that these models were never manufactured.