It achieved early fame for supplying Malcolm Campbell's speed-record making Bluebird (1927–1935).
[1] Alford and Alder originated from Walworth near London, and moved to Hemel Hempstead in 1950.
Even the Lotus lineup - Elan, Plus 2, Europa - used the Alford & Alder steering rack, column and uprights.
It became part of Leyland Cars through its SU Butec division in the 1970s and expanded to make front axle assemblies for trucks at its Eastman Way site.
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