Craine

Craine was an early Australian motor vehicle offering produced by the Thomas Craine Carriage Works, based in South Melbourne, Victoria. The company built carriages before turning its attention to motorized transport, aiming to capitalize on the interest shown in the United States for high-wheeled motor buggies.

The Craine vehicle was designed to appeal to users of horse-drawn transport, encouraging them to switch to motorized alternatives. It was powered by a Phillips water-cooled flat-twin engine producing 12 to 14 horsepower, which drove the wheels through a three-speed gearbox, a differential, and chain final drive. The vehicle featured ball bearing axles and solid rubber tires, along with a braking system that disconnected the drive.

Despite these features, there is no evidence that the Craine succeeded in drawing traditional horse users into motoring.