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Alexandra
British automobile manufacturer based in Birmingham, founded in 19051
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.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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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. It is unknown how much, if any, success this model found.2
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- WikipediaAlexandra (1905 automobile)
- WikidataQ4720563
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- 1WikidataAlexandra on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaAlexandra on Wikipedia