The experimental cars set the pattern for production vehicles, which began to leave the Lanchester Engine Company’s Armourer Mills, Birmingham, factory in 1900.

The first caliper-type automobile disc brake was patented by Frederick William Lanchester in his Birmingham factory in 1902 and used successfully on Lanchester cars.

(some text source, and more info at Vintage European Automobiles)

Lanchester logo.
Lanchester logo.
1952 Lanchester 14 Deville convertible brochure.
1952 Lanchester 14 Deville convertible brochure.
1928 Lanchester 21 Boattail Speedster.
1928 Lanchester 21 Boattail Speedster.