cars plus engines and gearboxes for other manufacturers. In 1904 the Parisian newspaper Le Petit Journal stated that Aster monopolised the mass manufacture of engines in France, and had a 'universal reputation' and success shown by innumerable users. By 1912 they claimed to cater for over 130 makes. A 12 hp Aster was exhibited at the 1903 Crystal Palace Motor Show. A range of Aster cars was sold in Britain between 1905 and 1907. See also Arrol-Johnston Arrol-Aster List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom Notes References A-Z of Cars of the 1920s. Nick Baldwin. Bay View Books 1994. Vintage vehicles Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom Vehicle manufacture in London