Alexandra
The Alexandra was an English all-wooden bodied electric brougham made by the Phoenix Carriage Co of Birmingham from 1905 to 1906. It included a safety device found in hansom cabs to prevent passengers from falling out of the vehicle in the event of a sudden halt. The vehicle used a petrol engine.
Also recorded as Phoenix Carriage Company
Alexandra
- Founded
- 1905
- Headquarters
- Birmingham
- Activity
- automobile manufacturer
- Dissolved
- 1906
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The Alexandra was an English all-wooden bodied electric brougham made by the Phoenix Carriage Co of Birmingham from 1905 to 1906. It included a safety device found in hansom cabs to prevent passengers from falling out of the vehicle in the event of a sudden halt. The vehicle used a petrol engine.
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1905
Alexandra established.
1905
Alexandra was established or created on 1 January 1905.
1906
Alexandra ceased.
1906
Alexandra was dissolved or ceased on 1 January 1906.
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The circumstances in which Alexandra stands. Established or created on 1 January 1905. Dissolved or ceased on 1 January 1906. Recorded as automobile manufacturer. Alexandra operates in automobile manufacturer. Alexandra has its headquarters at Birmingham.
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- 1.BibISBN 9783803298768
- 2.Georgano: The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile.
- 3.Georgano: Autos. Encyclopédie complète. 1885 à nos jours.
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