The Ascot was an

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, the brainchild of

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(who also produced Ascot-Pullin

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at the same time), that was manufactured between 1928 and 1930 in

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, Hertfordshire. The factory had previously been used by

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. The car was based largely on the Hungarian

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, with chassis and 10 hp engine assembled from welded steel pressings. The lack of castings was intended to keep the price low, at approximately 125 pounds, but due to lack of finance it never went into production. A larger car, the Ascot Gold Cup Six with a 2423 cc six cylinder engine possibly made by

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, 3-speed gearbox and servo brakes did become a reality and a few production cars were made. It was advertised as being available as a 2-seat sports, coupé or fabric saloon. It had no connection with the 1904 Ascot car.

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1928 Ascot Six 18 hp 2 door saloon advertisement
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the company, also manufacturing motorcycles, closed down due to poor sales in 1930. Vintage vehicles Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Companies based in North Hertfordshire District {{Vintage-auto-stub Cars introduced in 1928

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