Abbott, E D, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Page & Hunt
- Abbott, Edward D
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Farnham, Surrey, Surrey, South East, England
Sectors:
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Transport equipment production
Motor vehicle bodies production inc trailers, caravans, etc
Notes:
Traced origins to 1929 when Edward D Abbott acquired the failed business of his employers, Page & Hunt, established 1920 out of the business of Warren & Co Ltd, itself established in 1911. Made motor car and commercial vehicle bodies and particularly associated with Lagonda, Sunbeam Talbot, Healey and, in 1950s and 60s, Ford. Also made gliders before 1939-45 war. Closed 1972
Publications:
- E D Abbott. The south's finest? by Mullins, John
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Page & Hunt
- Abbott, Edward D
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Farnham, Surrey, Surrey, South East, England
Sectors:
- Transport equipment production Motor vehicle bodies production inc trailers, caravans, etc
Notes:
Traced origins to 1929 when Edward D Abbott acquired the failed business of his employers, Page & Hunt, established 1920 out of the business of Warren & Co Ltd, itself established in 1911. Made motor car and commercial vehicle bodies and particularly associated with Lagonda, Sunbeam Talbot, Healey and, in 1950s and 60s, Ford. Also made gliders before 1939-45 war. Closed 1972Publications:
- E D Abbott. The south's finest? by Mullins, John