Who was the founder of Frazer Nash Limited?

Frazer Nash Limited’s business was founded in 1922 by Archie Nash. Nash with friend Ron Godfrey had founded and run the GN cyclecar company in 1909 but their partnership split in 1922 and Nash began making his own cars by buying GN components and adding a new body. His new business’s activities were centred on Kingston upon Thames, Surrey.

When did the last Frazer Nash come out?

H.J. Aldington, who had gained control of AFN Ltd in 1929, sought an alternative by importing the German BMW from 1934 – the BMW Type 319 engine was used in the chain-driven Frazer Nash chassis. The last Frazer Nash of the old pattern was made in 1939, but the Frazer Nash name re-appeared 8 years later attached to a thoroughly up-to-date car.

When was the first Frazer Nash car made?

Frazer Nash was a brand of British sports car manufactured from 1922 first by Frazer Nash Limited founded by engineer Archibald Frazer-Nash. On its financial collapse in 1927 a new company, AFN Limited, was incorporated.

What was the weight of the Frazer Nash?

The Frazer Nash car was light – the chassis weighed 1.176lb – and held the road extremely well. The Frazer Nash High Speed Model of 1948 was developed into the Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica which gained a 3rd place in that race in 1949, as well as being the only British car to win the Targa Florio, in 1951.

Is the Frazer Nash a 6 cylinder car?

A.F.N., the manufacturers of Frazer Nash cars, are producing a six cylinder model, and the first batch of engines have already been delivered. One of the first cars, driven by Mr. C. M. Needham, won its class at Shelsley some weeks ago.

Frazer Nash Limited’s business was founded in 1922 by Archie Nash. Nash with friend Ron Godfrey had founded and run the GN cyclecar company in 1909 but their partnership split in 1922 and Nash began making his own cars by buying GN components and adding a new body. His new business’s activities were centred on Kingston upon Thames, Surrey.

How old was Frazer Nash when he died?

Frazer Nash himself died in 1965 – a great man who had enjoyed a very full and varied life. On one of my visits to his home in Kingston, England, Frazer Nash discussed his experiments in 1915 as a technical officer working for the war office.

When was the first Frazer Nash guitar made?

The first true Frazer Nash was made in 1924. However Nash, a clever engineer and designer, seemed unable to run a business at a profit. Shareholders in this period even included author, Evelyn Waugh. Eventually the faltering business was sold to a new company, AFN Limited, formed in 1927.