In 1904 Napier had introduced a six-cylinder-engined car onto the British market, a lead followed a year later by Rolls-Royce.

Hodges made an experimental six in 1905 with cylinders cast in two sets of three and chain drive but it never saw production.

[2] The car that would go into production as the B-type 27 hp had a completely new engine of 3473 cc with all six cylinders cast in one block in the prototype but production versions had reverted to two three-cylinder units and with capacity increased to 4525 cc.

Drive was to the rear wheels via a multi-plate clutch and four-speed transmission separated from the engine by a short shaft.

[2] Body styles fitted are believed to have included a two-seat tourer, landaulette, cabriolet and limousine.