Beacon Motors

Beacon Motors Ltd was a British automobile manufacturer based in Hindhead, Surrey from 1912 to 1913 moving to Liphook, Surrey until 1914.[1]

The first Beacon was equipped with an air cooled JAP V-twin engine which had a displacement of 1248 cc. The 7 feet 6 inch (2286 mm) wheelbase, 3 feet 10 inch (1150 mm) track chassis[2] was a conventional one with half elliptic leaf spring suspension front and rear but the bodywork could be specified made from cane basketwork. Drive was to the rear axle through a variable ratio friction drive and chains.[1]

Later models had a slightly smaller engine with 1089 cc capacity made by the French company Griffon. The later cars had shaft drive and a three speed transmission located with the rear axle.

Production stopped on the outbreak of World War I.

Models
ModelYearsCylindersCapacityWheelbaseWeight
10 hp1912–1913V-twin1248 cm³2286 mm
10 hp1914V-twin1089 cm³2286 mm305 kg

References
  1. Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
  2. Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.


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