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Batten

British automobile produced in the 1930s1

The Batten was a British car made in Beckenham, Kent between 1935 and 1938 based on the 1932 Ford Model 18 V-8. The cars were successfully campaigned in trials and racing events. Of the several Anglo-American hybrid cars produced in the late 1930s the Batten probably had the highest performance.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

MHV Batten V8 1937
Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Batten was a British car made in Beckenham, Kent between 1935 and 1938 based on the 1932 Ford Model 18 V-8. The cars were successfully campaigned in trials and racing events.2

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