Roger (automobile)

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The Roger was a light car manufactured by Thomas Rodger & Co Ltd of Wolverhampton, England, between 1920 and 1924. [1]

The Eleven model was powered by a 1,370cc 4-cylinder Coventry Climax engine, and featured friction transmission and chain final drive. [1] The only body style offered originally was a 2-seater, which featured leather upholstery, royal blue paintwork and disc wheels. [1] A coupe was offered in 1924, [2] and a self-starter was a £13 optional extra. [3] The agent for the Roger was the Ogle Motor Co of London. [3] Production was approximately 100 cars, as the Roger could not compete on price against manufacturers such as Clyno. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Georgano, Nick (2000). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: Stationery Office. ISBN   0117023191.[ page needed ]
  2. Parker, Bev. "Roger cars". historywebsite.co.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 Baldwin, Nick (1994). The Automobile A-Z of Cars of the 1920s. Bideford, England: Bay View Books. p. 240. ISBN   1901432092.