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John O'Gaunt

English automobile

The John O'Gaunt was an English automobile manufactured in Lancaster from 1901 until 1904. Built by William Atkinson & Sons, the 4 hp vehicle was "made to meet the requirements of people who do not require a high-priced car".² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1902Founded¹

HeadquartersLancaster¹

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Alice Mabel Paget-Tomlinson in her John O'Gaunt (1902) — Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The John O'Gaunt was an English automobile manufactured in Lancaster from 1901 until 1904. Built by William Atkinson & Sons, the 4 hp vehicle was "made to meet the requirements of people who do not require a high-priced car".²

Timeline

1904Dissolved Dissolved¹
1902Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaJohn O'Gaunt (automobile)
WikidataQ6250886

Sources

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WikidataJohn O'Gaunt on Wikidata
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WikipediaJohn O'Gaunt on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsJohn O'Gaunt photo by Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain