Gordon Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd was a British automobile manufacturer based in London, active from 1903 to 1904. The company specialized in producing light vehicles, notably the Gordon Miniature, which was a two-seater car designed to be affordable and practical.
The Gordon Miniature featured a single-cylinder engine, a two-speed gearbox, and a single-chain drive system. The vehicle was marketed at a price of 125 guineas (£131.25), which was considered competitive for its time. The production took place at their facility on Seven Sisters Road, which contributed to keeping manufacturing costs low.
Despite the company's efforts to promote the Gordon Miniature with the slogan "Something Substantial, Something Good, Something Cheap," the model did not achieve lasting success and was soon discontinued. The brief existence of Gordon Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd reflects the challenges faced by early automotive manufacturers in establishing a foothold in a rapidly evolving industry.
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