Vauxhall (1903-1927)

Before General Motors took control in 1925, Vauxhall was a high-performance, engineering-led small-scale manufacturer. Founded in 1857 as a pump maker, it transitioned to cars in 1903. Under legendary designer Laurence Pomeroy, the brand became a racing powerhouse. Icons like the Prince Henry and the 30/98 established Vauxhall as a “driver’s brand,” producing some of the fastest cars in the world. Pre-GM Vauxhalls were prestigious, artisanal machines, far removed from the mass-market models that followed.