Airedale (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Airedale was a British automobile manufacturer active from 1919 to 1924, based in Esholt, Yorkshire. The company was established by Guy Nanson and Norman Barker in 1911, initially focusing on the production of the TINY cyclecar. The name "Airedale" was derived from the nearby River Aire and the Airedale terrier breed, which shares its name with the region.

The early models produced by Airedale were equipped with American-built Sterling 4-cylinder engines, which had been acquired during World War I. As production progressed, the company transitioned to using 1794cc Dorman KNO overhead valve engines. The final models, produced between 1923 and 1924, featured 2120cc Meadows engines. Airedale's vehicles were constructed using frames supplied by Rubury Owen, while the company maintained a small forge for manufacturing 4-speed gearboxes and rear axles. The bodies of the cars were primarily sourced from local suppliers in Bingley and Bradford, with some units being bodied by John C. Beadle of Dartford, Kent.

Production figures for Airedale are not precisely documented, but it is estimated that fewer than 100 vehicles were manufactured during the company's brief existence.