Aeroford

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The Aeroford was an English automobile that was manufactured in Bayswater, London from 1920 to 1925. The Aeroford was an attempt to make the Ford Model T more attractive by disguising its appearance with a unique bonnet and radiator grille. [1]

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The Aeroford sold from £288 in 1920 before dropping to £168 to £214 by 1925. It was available as a two-seater, four-seater or coupé model. [2]

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References

  1. "Aeroford". Classic Car Show International. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
  2. "Aeroford Aeroford". Motorbase. Archived from the original on 13 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011.

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