CWS (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

The Co-operative Wholesale Society (C.W.S.) was a British manufacturer that produced a short-lived three-wheeled vehicle in 1922. Based in Tysley, Birmingham, the company was part of a larger cooperative movement that engaged in various commercial activities, including the production of motorcycles and cars.

The C.W.S. three-wheeler was powered by an 8 horsepower J.A.P. V-twin engine and featured a Juckes three-speed gearbox, with chain drive to a single rear wheel. Despite its engineering specifications, the vehicle was considered expensive for its time, priced at £150, with an additional cost of £3.75 for a hood. Production of this model lasted only one season, reflecting the challenges faced by the company in the automotive market.

In addition to the three-wheeler, the C.W.S. was involved in the manufacture of Federal and Federation motorcycles from 1931 to 1937, as well as BELL cars and commercial vehicles produced in Manchester. However, the C.W.S. three-wheeler remains a notable example of the company's brief foray into automobile production.