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Friday, January 12, 2024

Ackland

Fred Ackland of Adelaide, South Australia had built engines and a car by 1904.  

In 1911, Lord Nuffield (of British Motor Corporation) visited Adelaide, South Australia and had meet with Fred Ackland (and Napier Birks).


1905 incomplete 2-cylinder engine designed and built by Fred Ackland

Fifty Years With Motors 1911-1961
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