Challenge (cycle and car)

Challenge started to make cycles in Foleshill, Coventry, England in 1903; they also made a Challenge light car from about 1912 to 1915.[1] They moved into new premises on Foleshill Road, Coventry in about 1906 or 1907, which consisted of an impressive symmetrical red-brick office building with sheds behind.[1] The Edwardian office building is still standing today.

Challenge's former office building (built 1906–7) on Foleshill Road, Coventry. (photo 2007)

The earliest Known examples of their work include A 1905 Challenge Motorcycle, and a 1907 No3 Roadster sold by G.W.Rice as "The Surbiton"

References
  1. City planning services, Coventry City Council (1 March 1995). Coventry Car Factories: A centenary Guide. Industrial Press. pp. 8–9.


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