Grahame-White (United Kingdom)

The Grahame-White Co. Ltd was established in Hendon, Middlesex, during the early 20th century, specifically between 1920 and 1924. Founded by Claude Grahame-White, a notable pioneer aviator, the company initially focused on aviation, having set up a flying school in Pau, France, in 1910. By 1913, he had expanded his operations to include a factory for manufacturing biplanes at Hendon, which became the leading airfield in Britain and is now the site of the RAF Museum.

In the post-World War I era, Grahame-White sought to diversify his business. The company produced a variety of products, including aeroplanes, cyclecars, coachwork, and furniture. Among the cyclecars manufactured were the G-W Buckboard and the Wonder Car, both of which featured simple designs and were powered by small engines. The G-W Buckboard utilized a 3hp single-cylinder air-cooled engine and was notable for its minimal suspension, relying on the flexing of the frame for ride comfort. It was priced at 95 guineas (£99.75). The Wonder Car, powered by a 348cc 3.5hp Precision engine, shared similar design elements with the Buckboard, while the 7hp model featured a 685cc flat-twin engine and friction transmission.

In addition to these cyclecars, Grahame-White produced a limited number of light cars powered by a 1094cc four-cylinder Dorman engine, although only three units of this model were made. Following the cessation of car production under its own name, the company also assembled several vehicles from Angus Sanderson and built a few bodies on Rolls-Royce and Daimler chassis during the years 1919 and 1920.