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Addition of the Wolseley Hornet Swallow

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	==History==		==History==
	William Walmsley had previously been manufacturing motorcycle sidecars and bolting them to reconditioned motorbikes. Lyons had recognised the commercial potential of these products and together they went into production with a £1000 loan and a small team of employees.<ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html] Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Jaguar History'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>		William Walmsley had previously been manufacturing motorcycle sidecars and bolting them to reconditioned motorbikes. Lyons had recognised the commercial potential of these products and together they went into production with a £1000 loan and a small team of employees.<ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Jaguar History''] (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>

	In 1926 they diversified into the car coachwork business, changing the company name to '''Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company'''. Lyons had recognised the potential of the popular, but basic [[Austin 7]]. Having sourced an Austin chassis from a dealer in Bolton, Lancashire, he commissioned the talented coachbuilder [[Cyril Holland]] to produce a more fashionable body for the car. These Austin Seven Swallows proved popular at a time of economic hardship for many, being inexpensive at only £175 yet resembling more expensive cars of the period.		In 1926 they diversified into the car coachwork business, changing the company name to '''Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company'''. Lyons had recognised the potential of the popular, but basic [[Austin 7]]. Having sourced an Austin chassis from a dealer in Bolton, Lancashire, he commissioned the talented coachbuilder Cyril Holland to produce a more fashionable body for the car. These Austin Seven Swallows proved popular at a time of economic hardship for many, being inexpensive at only £175 yet resembling more expensive cars of the period.

	The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.		The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.
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	In 1929 the company was sufficiently confident to go to the expense of taking a stand at the [[London Motor Show]] where three new Swallow models appeared based on the [[Swallow Standard\|Standard]], [[Swallow Swift\|Swift]] and [[Swallow Fiat\|Fiat]] chassis.		In 1929 the company was sufficiently confident to go to the expense of taking a stand at the [[London Motor Show]] where three new Swallow models appeared based on the [[Swallow Standard\|Standard]], [[Swallow Swift\|Swift]] and [[Swallow Fiat\|Fiat]] chassis.

	For the 1931 show the company launched the SS1 and the smaller SSII, this time using a chassis produced exclusively for them by the Standard Motor Company.		For the 1931 show the company launched the SS1 and the smaller SSII, this time using a chassis produced exclusively for them by the Standard Motor Company. Meanwhile a model of rather more sporting pretensions was introduced with the Swallow version of the Wolseley Hornet, and in 1932 the even more sporty Hornet Special. <ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/wolseley-hornet-swallow.html Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Wolseley Hornet Swallow''] (Retrieved 11 September 2007)</ref>

	In 1934 the company was renamed as [[SS Cars\|SS Cars Ltd]] (eventually becoming [[Jaguar\|Jaguar Cars Ltd]] in 1945). At the same time Walmsley, who did not share the same ambitions as Lyons, retired from the company.		In 1934 the company was renamed as [[SS Cars\|SS Cars Ltd]] (eventually becoming [[Jaguar\|Jaguar Cars Ltd]] in 1945). At the same time Walmsley, who did not share the same ambitions as Lyons, retired from the company.

	Sidecar production was now by '''Swallow Coachbuilding Co. (1935) Ltd'''. of Albion Road, Birmingham, 11. <ref>[http://scooter-sidecars.com/swallow/index.htm] Scooter-Sidecars ''Swallow'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>		Sidecar production was now by '''Swallow Coachbuilding Co. (1935) Ltd'''. of Albion Road, Birmingham, 11. <ref>[http://scooter-sidecars.com/swallow/index.htm Scooter-Sidecars ''Swallow''] (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>

	At the end of 1945, the Helliwell Group, an aircraft maintenance firm, bought the name and goodwill of the now defunct Swallow side car manufacturer, '''Swallow Coachbuilding Company (1935) Ltd''', from SS Cars Limited. Sidecars produced at Helliwells' Walsall Airport works were built in the same way as the originals and used the same patented trademark.<ref>[http://www.doretti.co.uk/page5.htm] Doretti ''Swallow Doretti'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref> They closed shop in the late 1950s.		At the end of 1945, the Helliwell Group, an aircraft maintenance firm, bought the name and goodwill of the now defunct Swallow side car manufacturer, '''Swallow Coachbuilding Company (1935) Ltd''', from SS Cars Limited. Sidecars produced at Helliwells' Walsall Airport works were built in the same way as the originals and used the same patented trademark.<ref>[http://www.doretti.co.uk/page5.htm Doretti ''Swallow Doretti''] (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref> They closed shop in the late 1950s.

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	William Walmsley had previously been manufacturing motorcycle sidecars and bolting them to reconditioned motorbikes. Lyons had recognised the commercial potential of these products and together they went into production with a £1000 loan and a small team of employees.<ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html] Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Jaguar History'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>		William Walmsley had previously been manufacturing motorcycle sidecars and bolting them to reconditioned motorbikes. Lyons had recognised the commercial potential of these products and together they went into production with a £1000 loan and a small team of employees.<ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html] Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Jaguar History'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>

	In 1926 they diversified into the car coachwork business, changing the company name to '''Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company'''. Lyons had recognised the potential of the popular, but basic [[Austin 7]]. Having sourced an Austin chassis from a dealer in Bolton, Lancashire, he commissioned the talented coachbuilder Cyril Holland to produce a more fashionable body for the car. These Austin Seven Swallows proved popular at a time of economic hardship for many, being inexpensive at only £175 yet resembling more expensive cars of the period.		In 1926 they diversified into the car coachwork business, changing the company name to '''Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company'''. Lyons had recognised the potential of the popular, but basic [[Austin 7]]. Having sourced an Austin chassis from a dealer in Bolton, Lancashire, he commissioned the talented coachbuilder [[Cyril Holland]] to produce a more fashionable body for the car. These Austin Seven Swallows proved popular at a time of economic hardship for many, being inexpensive at only £175 yet resembling more expensive cars of the period.

	The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.		The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.

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History

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	The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.		The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.

	In 1929 the company was sufficiently confident to go to the expense of taking a stand at the [[London Motor Show]] where three new Swallow models appeared based on the Standard, Swift and Fiat chassis.		In 1929 the company was sufficiently confident to go to the expense of taking a stand at the [[London Motor Show]] where three new Swallow models appeared based on the [[Swallow Standard\|Standard]], [[Swallow Swift\|Swift]] and [[Swallow Fiat\|Fiat]] chassis.

	For the 1931 show the company launched the SS1 and the smaller SSII, this time using a chassis produced exclusively for them by the Standard Motor Company.		For the 1931 show the company launched the SS1 and the smaller SSII, this time using a chassis produced exclusively for them by the Standard Motor Company.

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	[[Image:Austin_7_Swallow_1931.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|1931 Austin 7 Swallow saloon ]]		[[Image:Austin_7_Swallow_1931.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|1931 Austin 7 Swallow saloon ]]

	The '''Swallow Sidecar Company''' was founded in Blackpool, England on the 4th September 1922 by the two friends [[William Walmsley]] and the 21 year old [[William Lyons]], who had served his apprenticeship with Crossley Motors in Manchester.		The '''Swallow Sidecar Company''' was founded in Blackpool, England on the 4th September 1922 by the two friends [[William Walmsley]] and the 21 year old [[William Lyons]], who had served his apprenticeship with [[Crossley Motors]] in Manchester.

	==History==		==History==

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	William Walmsley had previously been manufacturing motorcycle sidecars and bolting them to reconditioned motorbikes. Lyons had recognised the commercial potential of these products and together they went into production with a £1000 loan and a small team of employees.<ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html] Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Jaguar History'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>		William Walmsley had previously been manufacturing motorcycle sidecars and bolting them to reconditioned motorbikes. Lyons had recognised the commercial potential of these products and together they went into production with a £1000 loan and a small team of employees.<ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html] Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Jaguar History'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>

	In 1926 they diversified into the car coachwork business, changing the company name to '''Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company'''. Lyons had recognised the potential of the popular, but basic [[Austin 7]]. Having sourced an Austin chassis from ~~Henly's garage~~, he commissioned the talented coachbuilder Cyril Holland to produce a more fashionable body for the car. These Austin Seven Swallows proved popular at a time of economic hardship for many, being inexpensive at only £175 yet resembling more expensive cars of the period.		In 1926 they diversified into the car coachwork business, changing the company name to '''Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company'''. Lyons had recognised the potential of the popular, but basic [[Austin 7]]. Having sourced an Austin chassis from a dealer in Bolton, Lancashire, he commissioned the talented coachbuilder Cyril Holland to produce a more fashionable body for the car. These Austin Seven Swallows proved popular at a time of economic hardship for many, being inexpensive at only £175 yet resembling more expensive cars of the period.

	The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.		The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.

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	William Walmsley had previously been manufacturing motorcycle sidecars and bolting them to reconditioned motorbikes. Lyons had recognised the commercial potential of these products and together they went into production with a £1000 loan and a small team of employees.<ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html] Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Jaguar History'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>		William Walmsley had previously been manufacturing motorcycle sidecars and bolting them to reconditioned motorbikes. Lyons had recognised the commercial potential of these products and together they went into production with a £1000 loan and a small team of employees.<ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html] Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Jaguar History'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>

	In 1926 they diversified into the car coachwork business, changing the company name to '''Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company'''. Lyons had recognised the potential of the popular, but basic [[Austin 7]]. Having sourced an ~~Austing~~ chassis from Henly's garage, he commissioned the talented coachbuilder Cyril Holland to produce a more fashionable body for the car. These Austin Seven Swallows proved popular at a time of economic hardship for many, being inexpensive at only £175 yet resembling more expensive cars of the period.		In 1926 they diversified into the car coachwork business, changing the company name to '''Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company'''. Lyons had recognised the potential of the popular, but basic [[Austin 7]]. Having sourced an Austin chassis from Henly's garage, he commissioned the talented coachbuilder Cyril Holland to produce a more fashionable body for the car. These Austin Seven Swallows proved popular at a time of economic hardship for many, being inexpensive at only £175 yet resembling more expensive cars of the period.

	The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.		The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.

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	~~{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}~~		[[Image:Austin_7_Swallow_1931.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|1931 Austin 7 Swallow saloon ]]
	~~'''Use the following MAKE TEMPLATE as the foundation for your Wikicars'~~ [[~~List of Manufacturers~~\|~~Automobile Make~~]] ~~page:'''~~

	~~Start off with a brief~~ ''~~Introduction~~'' to the ~~company. This would be a good place to create a table of company statistics~~ and ~~share any other relevant tidbits of information and factoids about~~ the ~~company~~.		The '''Swallow Sidecar Company''' was founded in Blackpool, England on the 4th September 1922 by the two friends [[William Walmsley]] and the 21 year old [[William Lyons]], who had served his apprenticeship with Crossley Motors in Manchester.

	==History==		==History==
	~~Then, comes~~ the ''History'' ~~section. Expand on any important events and company occurances in this section.~~		William Walmsley had previously been manufacturing motorcycle sidecars and bolting them to reconditioned motorbikes. Lyons had recognised the commercial potential of these products and together they went into production with a £1000 loan and a small team of employees.<ref>[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html] Jaguar Enthusiasts ''Jaguar History'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>

	~~== Models==~~		In 1926 they diversified into the car coachwork business, changing the company name to '''Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company'''. Lyons had recognised the potential of the popular, but basic [[Austin 7]]. Having sourced an Austing chassis from Henly's garage, he commissioned the talented coachbuilder Cyril Holland to produce a more fashionable body for the car. These Austin Seven Swallows proved popular at a time of economic hardship for many, being inexpensive at only £175 yet resembling more expensive cars of the period.
	~~Companies undergo~~ new ~~model line-ups and refresh~~ models ~~depending~~ on ~~market trends~~. ~~Models that have been~~ retired ~~or are no longer~~ in ~~production should be listed here~~.
			The increase in business, together with a shortage of skilled labour in Blackpool, made it necessary to be nearer the centre of the British car industry. In 1928 they moved into an old ammunition factory in Holbrook Lane, Coventry.

			In 1929 the company was sufficiently confident to go to the expense of taking a stand at the [[London Motor Show]] where three new Swallow models appeared based on the Standard, Swift and Fiat chassis.

			For the 1931 show the company launched the SS1 and the smaller SSII, this time using a chassis produced exclusively for them by the Standard Motor Company.

			In 1934 the company was renamed as [[SS Cars\|SS Cars Ltd]] (eventually becoming [[Jaguar\|Jaguar Cars Ltd]] in 1945). At the same time Walmsley, who did not share the same ambitions as Lyons, retired from the company.

			Sidecar production was now by '''Swallow Coachbuilding Co. (1935) Ltd'''. of Albion Road, Birmingham, 11. <ref>[http://scooter-sidecars.com/swallow/index.htm] Scooter-Sidecars ''Swallow'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref>

			At the end of 1945, the Helliwell Group, an aircraft maintenance firm, bought the name and goodwill of the now defunct Swallow side car manufacturer, '''Swallow Coachbuilding Company (1935) Ltd''', from SS Cars Limited. Sidecars produced at Helliwells' Walsall Airport works were built in the same way as the originals and used the same patented trademark.<ref>[http://www.doretti.co.uk/page5.htm] Doretti ''Swallow Doretti'' (Retrieved 18 July 2007)</ref> They closed shop in the late 1950s.

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	~~==See Also==~~
	~~This section should be used to link to other pages within Wikicars, that are related to this article.~~
	* For example, the [[Ford]] company page, will have links to [[Mercury]], [[Lincoln]], [[Mazda]] and [[Volvo]] in this section, because all four are manufatured by [[Ford]] ''and'' are related in content because they are [[List of Manufacturers\|Automobile Manufacturers]].

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	*[http://www.jag-lovers.org/brochures/ad_1930_section.html]		*[http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/jaguar-history.html Jaguar Enthusiasts: Jaguar's Early Years]
			*[http://www.jag-lovers.org/brochures/ad_1930_section.html Jag-lovers Brochures - 1930s]

	[[Category:~~Makes~~]]		[[Category:Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom]]
			[[Category:Coventry motor companies]]
			[[Category:Coachbuilders]]
			[[Category:Sidecars]]

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	~~Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section~~.		*[http://www.jag-lovers.org/brochures/ad_1930_section.html]

	[[Category:Makes]]		[[Category:Makes]]

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	[[Image:Nkdiamondjaguar01.jpg\|thumb\|left\|250px]]		[[Image:Nkdiamondjaguar01.jpg\|thumb\|left\|250px]]

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	[[Image:Nkdiamondjaguar01.jpg\|thumb\|left\|250px]]		[[Image:Nkdiamondjaguar01.jpg\|thumb\|left\|250px]]
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	==See Also==		==See Also==