Thursday, May 2, 2024

Astur

In 1915 Astur was designed by American G Hamilton-Grapes for Australian conditions to be assembled in Australia, however his Eco was more successful (see Eco post). Mr Hamilton-Grapes traded as Austral Motors of Melbourne, Victoria.

11 October 1915 Trademark

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