Black plaque № 55620

Coventry, Coventry, England, United Kingdom

CALCOTT - Calcott Bros and West were established in 1885 and operated from three site before moving here in 1896 as Calcott Bros. The firm originally manufactured cycles, the 'XL' being the best known. In 1913 Calcott produced their first car and introduced the famous 'Ten' (10 h.p.) a year later. A

1921 cabriolet version can be seen in the Coventry Transport Museum, whose radiator inspired the design of this plaque. The ailing Calcott was taken over by Singer in 1926. Astleys acquired the premi

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