Charter-Lea logo.
Chater-Lea of Banner Lane, London started its business as cycle component makers in 1890.
Charter-Lea logo.
Then as cycle and motor cycle makers by 1900. They produced their first cycle-car in 1907. The 1913 model 8/9 had a Chater-Lea water-cooled 964 cc V-twin engine in a conventional chassis with shaft drive to a bevel geared rear axle.
Charter-Lea touring car ad. (source: Light Auto)
(partial source: Light Auto)
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