Anglo-Dane (Denmark) - AllCarIndex

Anglo-Dane was a Danish automobile manufacturer founded by H.C. Fredericksen in Copenhagen in 1902. The company initially assembled bicycles using English components, which influenced its name. Transitioning to automobile production, Anglo-Dane's early vehicles featured a single-cylinder Kelecom engine sourced from Belgium, coupled with a friction transmission system inspired by the German MAURER UNION.

As the company evolved, Fredericksen developed a 4.5 horsepower engine of his own design, also a single-cylinder, which was utilized in later models. These vehicles were notable for their innovative double friction disc transmission, allowing for twelve forward speeds. Although Anglo-Dane later produced two-cylinder engines, the focus of the company shifted predominantly towards commercial vehicles, resulting in sporadic production of passenger cars. By 1917, approximately 70 vehicles had been manufactured, primarily for commercial use. Subsequently, Anglo-Dane merged with two other companies, JAN and THRIGE, to form Triangel, which became recognized in the truck and bus sectors until 1945.