The Later Years

After Edward Lisle's death there were many changes at the company, but Star’s profitability remained in a poor state, even though production reached its maximum levels between 1921 and 1925, when around 1,000 vehicles a year left the factory.

At the 2005 Black Country Vehicle Rally that was held at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley.

At the Black Country Living Museum in 2001.

At the 2007 Black Country Vehicle Rally that was held at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley.

 In 1923 a side-valve, six-cylinder 18/40 model was introduced, as was the side-valve, six-cylinder 20/50. In 1926 these cars also got overhead-valve engines, becoming the 18/50 and 20/60 respectively. Later a 24/70 overhead six was added to the range.

An advert from 'The Motor', 31st August, 1926.

A 1926 price list.

By the time of the General Strike in 1926 Star cars had become extremely expensive when compared with the competition. Star continued to produce beautifully engineered and reliable cars, with a high standard of finish, rather than going into mass production. Unfortunately this would eventually lead to the company’s decline. The recession resulted in just 105 cars leaving the works in 1927.