Eastmead & Biggs was a short-lived automobile manufacturer based in Frame, Somerset, England, operating from 1901 to 1904. The company was founded by Mr. Eastmead, who was primarily a manufacturer of lifts in Blackfriars, London. He partnered with T.J. Biggs, who was responsible for the production of the vehicles.
During its brief existence, Eastmead & Biggs produced only three automobiles. The first vehicle was equipped with a 3.5 horsepower Simms engine but was unfortunately destroyed by fire. The second model featured an 8 horsepower Simms engine, a French-made gearbox, and Biggs' own worm-drive rear axle. The third car also had an 8 horsepower engine, specifically a two-cylinder Aster engine, with all components including the gearbox, rear axle, and body sourced from France. This last model reportedly provided reliable service for several years.
In 1905, following the closure of Eastmead & Biggs, T.J. Biggs designed a car for the Raleigh company, which featured a four-cylinder Fafhir engine and chain drive.
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