Private company

Colonial Motor Company

Vehicle dealer in New Zealand

The Colonial Motor Company Limited is a car, motorcycle, truck and agricultural equipment dealer with 18 outlets throughout New Zealand. From 1911 to 1936 it was Ford Canada's importer and distributor for New Zealand and assembled Ford cars from knocked down packs.² It is headquartered in Wellington.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1911Founded¹

Industryautomotive industry¹
HeadquartersWellington¹
Websitewww.colmotor.co.nz
Legal formpublic limited company¹

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Hurrell & Cronin, Empire Carriage Factory, Petone (21430987361) (cropped) — Photo: National Library NZ on The Commons, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Colonial Motor Company Limited is a car, motorcycle, truck and agricultural equipment dealer with 18 outlets throughout New Zealand. From 1911 to 1936 it was Ford Canada's importer and distributor for New Zealand and assembled Ford cars from knocked down packs.²

Timeline

1911Founded Founded¹

Links

Websitewww.colmotor.co.nz¹
WikipediaColonial Motor Company
WikidataQ24189351

Sources

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WikidataColonial Motor Company on Wikidata
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WikipediaColonial Motor Company on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsColonial Motor Company photo by National Library NZ on The Commons, No restrictions