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HB

Automobile manufacturer based in Örebro, founded in 19251

HB (taken from the initials of the designer Helmer Berglund) was a car made in two or three copies at Berglunds mekaniska verkstad at about 1925. On the prototype they used a three-cylinder engine, but the production models had a four-cylinder engine producing 16 horsepower. The engine was connected to a three-speed transmission.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1925Founded1
  • HeadquartersÖrebro1

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HB (taken from the initials of the designer Helmer Berglund) was a car made in two or three copies at Berglunds mekaniska verkstad at about 1925. On the prototype they used a three-cylinder engine, but the production models had a four-cylinder engine producing 16 horsepower. The engine was connected to a three-speed transmission. The car was a two-seater, and the design was much inspired by the Thulin A by AB Thulinverken. The company was later renamed to Sörby mekaniska verkstad (SMV) and made travel trailers.2

Timeline

  1. 1925Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1925Founded Founded1

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