Coventry Climax built from 1924 to 1926 and bigger still the 20/70 with 6-cylinder 2973 cc Meadows engine made from 1926 to 1930. The latter car had a radiator very reminiscent of their near neighbours Bentley. William Lawton-Goodman died in 1932, but his sons carried on the business, turning to commercial vehicle bodies but continuing some car body work. Second World War During the Second World War the company returned again to making ambulances. Post-war With peace in 1945, the company seems to have concentrated on making mobile shops and ice cream vans, continuing to the early 1980s, after which it concentrated on repairs. In 1991, the lease on Slade Works ran out and the company closed. One Whitlock car is known to survive. See also List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom References Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom Coachbuilders of the United Kingdom