Eric-Campbell
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Vulcan Iron Works
| Eric-Campbell | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Eric, Campbell & Co Ltd Vulcan Iron Works |
| Production | 1919–1926 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1498 cc in-line 4 cylinder |
| Transmission | three speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 102 in (2,591 mm) [1] |
| Length | 144 in (3,658 mm) [1] |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | none |
The Eric-Campbell was a British car made from 1919 to 1924 by Eric-Campbell & Co Limited of Cricklewood, London. The company was formed by H Eric Orr-Ewing and Noel Campbell Macklin.[2]
Demise
Eric-Campbell was formed by H Eric Orr-Ewing and Noel Campbell Macklin. Macklin subsequently founded Silver Hawk, Invicta and Railton car manufacturers.[2] Manufacturing took place in the factory of the Handley Page aircraft company in Cricklewood London. It is estimated that as many as 500 cars might have been made.[2]
Macklin left the company in 1920 to concentrate on his Silver Hawk car and by 1921 Eric-Campbell were in financial difficulties. In 1922 production was taken over by Vulcan Iron & Metal Works Limited of Southall, Middlesex.[3] Prices were reduced and a wider range of bodies offered. In its last year of 1924, Anzani engines could be ordered as well as the Coventry-Simplex.
The new owners failed to make a success of the company and the receivers were called in during January 1926.[3]