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3 unusual facts about Bean Cars


Bean Cars

Australian expeditionary Francis Birtles made a number of epic and record breaking journeys in Bean Cars, including being the first person to drive from England to Australia in 1927.

This carried on until Leyland was broken up by the conservative government in 1988 and Bean was bought by its management team who also acquired Reliant.

Tipton Five Ways railway station

The site of the station was incorporated into the car park of Bean Industries in 1990 and remained part of the factory's land until they closed down in 2005.



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