ABC logo

ABC Logo

All British (Engine) Company (ABC) was founded near the Brooklands Motor Speedway in Weybridge (Surrey, England). Before starting the production of motorcycles in 1912, the company was engaged in the production of aircraft engines. Granville Bradshaw was the chief designer of the company.

Information about the company ABC
Founded1912
FounderRonald Charteris
Defunct1951
HeadquartersHersham, Surrey, England
Key peopleGranville Bradshaw (Designer)

By 1913 the company had produced several vehicles. Two of them participated in the Senior TT races but also failed, like other motorcycles with ABC engines.

ABC emblem

Before the First World War broke out, the company had moved to Walton-on-Thames (Surrey). Defense orders were limited to the production of engines for various services. However, the company still found time to produce a small number of motorcycles. Simultaneously, the company produced the Scootamota model, the best of all the scooter series that appeared shortly after the First World War.

ABC Motorcycles Logo

While the Scootamota sold well during the boom, the Sopwith Company was experiencing difficulties and, after producing about 3,000 vehicles, was liquidated in 1921. Its disappearance predetermined the end of the brand. ABC was dissolved in 1923.