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Vauxhall Motors

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Vauxhall Motors

Founded by Scottish marine engineer, Alexander Wilson, 90–92 Wandsworth Road. Originally named Alex Wilson and Company, then Vauxhall Iron Works from 1897, the company built pumps and marine engines. In 1903 it built its first car. Moved to Luton in 1905. Name changed to Vauxhall Motors in 1907. Taken over by General Motors in 1925.

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Vauxhall lavender garden

"Here’s your sweet lavender, sixteen sprigs a penny. That you will find my la...

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Vauxhall Motors factory plaque - 2003 - lost

Kevin Wale, MD of Vauxhall Motors is the man admiring his reflection, in this...

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Vauxhall Motors factory plaque - 2016

Vauxhall Motors Ltd The first Vauxhall car was built on this site in 1903. Th...

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Vauxhall Motors factory plaque - 2003 - lost

Kevin Wale, MD of Vauxhall Motors is the man admiring his reflection, in this...

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