Galloway (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Galloway was a British automobile manufacturer that operated from 1921 to 1928. Established as a subsidiary of Arrol-Johnston, the company aimed to expand its product range into a more affordable segment while utilizing leftover components from the unsuccessful Arrol-Johnston Victory model. The Galloway vehicles were primarily based on the Fiat 501 design and featured a 1460cc monobloc side-valve engine, which included a detachable cylinder head and a central ball gearchange mechanism inherited from the Victory.

The Galloway was designed by T.C. Pullinger, who had previously worked with Sunbeam and Humber. Under his direction, the company employed a largely female workforce at its factory in Tongland, Kirkcudbright, where Pullinger's daughter, Dorothée, oversaw operations. The Galloway offered various body styles, predominantly 2- and 4-seater open tourers.

Production of the Galloway was short-lived at the Tongland facility, lasting only until 1923. Subsequently, the manufacturing operations were consolidated at Arrol-Johnston's Heathhall factory in Dumfries, although Galloway maintained its distinct brand identity. In 1925, a larger model known as the Johnston was introduced, but it was discontinued in 1926 along with the smaller Galloway-Galloway, which shared its engine with the 12hp Arrol. From that point until the end of production in 1928, the only model available was the 1669cc 12/30, which featured improvements such as overhead valves and front-wheel brakes. This model resembled a smaller version of the Arrol-Johnston, further emphasized by its similar radiator design. The Galloway brand ceased operations in 1928, coinciding with the closure of Arrol-Johnston.