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Bradshaw, Granville

Other Business Names:

  • All British Engine Co Ltd
  • ABC Motors
  • Walton Motors
  • Panther Motorcycles

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  • Transport equipment production Aeroengines & components production
  • Professional services Engineering consultancy services - mechanical
  • Transport equipment production Motor vehicle engines & components production
  • Transport equipment production Motorcycle & components production
  • Mechanical engineering Vending machine production

Notes:

Granville Bradshaw, 1886-1969, was an inventor especially noted for his development of engines for motor vehicles, motorcycles and aircraft. His firm was All British Engine Co Ltd, later ABC Motors, later Walton Motors. However the foundation of his fortune was his inventions in connection with coin operated amusement machines for which he sold patent rights. Bankrupt by mid 1930s. Also connected with Panther Motorcycles

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