Princeps Autocar

The Princeps Autocar Company was a British manufacturer of cars and motorcycles, which was based in Northampton from 1902 to 1903 . Founder and owner was JE Hutton . In 1903 the company was renamed JE Hutton Ltd. renamed and existed until 1905.

1902 began with the construction of a light automobile, which was equipped with a single cylinder engine from Aster , which is given with 4 hp. This model was discontinued in the following year.

From 1903 onwards, motorcycles were built which - despite the company name change - continued to be called Princeps . The vehicles were powered by a single cylinder engine with 2 ¼ hp or a V2 engine with 4 hp. The drive to the rear wheel was carried out either by a belt or a chain, according to the customer's choice. The larger model was also available with a “Forecar”, a front-mounted armchair for one passenger.

In 1905 the company had to close its doors due to a lack of demand. Hutton then became a director at Ariel Motors .

literature

• David Culshaw, Peter Horrobin: The Complete Catalog of British Cars. 1895-1975. New edition, reprint. Veloce Publishing plc., Dorchester 1999, ISBN 1-874105-93-6 .

Web links

• Princeps Autocar Co. at cybermotorcycle.com (English)
• JE Hutton at cybermotorcycle.com (English)