The Horstmann

One of only ten remaining Horstmann cars in existence, this car was one of an estimated 1,500 to 3,000 Horstmann cars produced between 1913 and 1929 in Bath, of which only nine cars now still exist.

The car was advertised as “the fastest British light car” from 1921 as it came fifth in the 1921 Junior Car Club 200 Mile race at Brooklands race, behind three Talbot-Darracqs and a Bugatti.

Horstmann cars had innovative features including automatic ignition timing and a kick start device operated from the driver’s seat. This car has a four-cylinder engine driving a propeller shaft connected to a three-speed gearbox mounted at the rear. Unlike most manufacturers, almost the entire car was built by Horstmann, with just a few components bought locally.