The first Meadows-engined HRG cost half what a 1.5-litre Aston Martin did, and weighed almost 1,000 pounds less.
Lead trim: 1½ Litre Meadows OHV
HRG 1½ Litre1½ Litre · 1935–1938
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FactThe first Meadows-engined HRG cost half what a 1.5-litre Aston Martin did, and weighed almost 1,000 pounds less.
The original HRG 1½ Litre, shown as a prototype in late 1935 and put into production once the Tolworth, Surrey company formed in 1936 (its name built from founders Halford, Robins and Godfrey's initials — Godfrey a GN and Frazer Nash veteran), used a Meadows OHV engine. It was priced at £395. No wheelbase, weight or horsepower figure for this specific model is stated on the page.
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1½ Litre Meadows OHV | 1935–1938 | 1.5 L | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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