Leyland Motors facts for kids

Leyland Motors Limited was a very important British company. It started in a town called Leyland in England. The company first made buses. Later, they also became famous for making trucks and even some cars.

Leyland Motors: A British Giant

Leyland Motors began its journey in 1896. At first, it was known as the Lancashire Steam Motor Company. They focused on building vehicles that ran on steam. This was a new and exciting technology at the time.

From Steam to Modern Vehicles

Over time, Leyland Motors grew and changed. They moved from making steam-powered vehicles to those that used petrol engines. This helped them become a major player in the automotive world. They built many different types of vehicles that were used all over the world.

Where Leyland Vehicles Were Made

The main factory for Leyland Motors was in Leyland. This factory was called Spurrier Works. As the company got bigger, they opened new factories. One important new factory was in Workington. This is where the famous Leyland National Bus was built from 1972 to 1985. These buses were a common sight on roads across Britain.

What Happened to Leyland Motors?

Leyland Motors was a big company for many years. In 1968, it joined with another large company called British Motor Holdings. Together, they formed an even bigger company called the British Leyland Motor Corporation. This merger changed the future of vehicle manufacturing in Britain.

Images for kids

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  Builder's plate

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  Badge on a 1954 Leyland Comet 90 flatbed lorry

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  The original Leyland steam van

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  A 1924 Leyland Trojan tourer

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  A 1927 Leyland Eight, with sports bodywork

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  Petrol-engined Leyland wagon

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  1948 Leyland Beaver flatbed

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  Share of the Leyland Motor Corporation Ltd, issued 8. January 1968

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  Ashok Leyland Corporate Building in Chennai, India

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  A Kowloon Motor Bus 2-axle Leyland Olympian in Hong Kong

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  Leyland FG

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  Leyland Terrier

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  A 1979 model of the short-lived redesigned Marathon 2

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  1988 T45 Roadtrain tractor unit

See also

In Spanish: Leyland Motor Corporation para niños