Lloyd Cars Ltd

Lloyd Cars Ltd
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1936
Defunct1951
FateDefunct
HeadquartersGrimsby, Lincolnshire, England
Key people
Roland Lloyd
ProductsAutomobiles

Lloyd Cars Ltd was a British motor manufacturer, founded by Roland Lloyd (1904–1965), son of a garage owner, and based in Patrick Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England between 1936 and 1951. Two models were made, separated by World War II; the company was unusual for a small manufacturer in making nearly all components in-house. After car production ceased the company continued in general engineering until 1983. During World War II the company made components for Rolls-Royce Merlin aircraft engines.[1]

About 15 Lloyd cars are thought to survive.[1]

The make had no connection with North German Automobile and Engine company which made cars under a different Lloyd brand between 1906 and 1914 and between 1950 and 1963.

  1. ^ a b Worthington-Williams, M (October 2001). "The Grimsby Giant". The Automobile. 19: 48. ISSN 0955-1328.