The company was founded in 1904 by Walter Bergius as the "Bergius Car & Engine Company". Bergius rented a premises in Finnieston Street, Glasgow, and set about developing his first car which he named the "Kelvin". The car was not a commercial success.
The company was founded in 1904 by Walter Bergius as the "Bergius Car & Engine Company" with the goal of creating a new type of transportation. Bergius leased a space in Finnieston Street, Glasgow, and worked on developing his first car, which he named the "Kelvin". Unfortunately, the car did not gain widespread acceptance.