Lucas was established in 1872, the same year the petrol engine was first patented. The first Mercedes 'horseless carriage' was still 14 years away and the Ford Model T wouldn't appear for a further 27 years...
The business that Joseph Lucas founded in Birmingham, still remains as one of the most successful automotive brands in history. The story is brought right up-to-date by the product activities of Lucas, which has been trading continuously for over 125 years. Lucas is world renowned as a supplier of premium quality and technically-excellent automotive products for both vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket. Today Lucas continues to grow in these channels, while dynamically expanding into new markets and new products. Lucas is a thriving global brand with a strategic network of businesses.
