The Addison Motor Company was an English automobile company based in

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. James Harold Atherton was the sole proprietor and works manager from 1903 until 1918. The 6½ hp (5 kW) two-

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engine was controlled by variable-lift inlet valves. It was promoted as "the Mercedes of the tri-car world". The company also produced motorcycles in 1904–1905. The Addison touring car and tri-car were shown and well received by ''

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'' at the ninth Liverpool Motor Show. The Addison tri-car won a silver medal at a hill-climbing contest held by the

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Motor Club on 13 July 1905. In January 1912, it was reported that the company was so successful that they had to open a separate showroom at 7 Berry Street in Liverpool for their Alldays and Phoenix cars. Another car the company sold was the Speedwell. Around 1922, the company expanded to a larger garage.

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Grace's Guide to British Industrial History
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