New British

1921 New British

The Charles Willets Jnr Ltd company of Overend Road, Cradley Heath were a lifting tackle manufacturer who built a light car called the New British between 1921 and 1923 when tackle and winch work was slack.[1]

The New British was launched at the 1921 London Motor Show with a choice of engines. There was a cheaper air-cooled version selling for £205, and the more expensive water-cooled version selling for £215.[2] The New British was powered by a 998cc Blackburne V-twin engine, with friction transmission and chain final drive to a differential-less rear axle.[3] The only body style offered was a 2-seater and the only colour blue.[3] Approximately 100 cars were built before production ceased.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Baldwin, Nick (1994). The Automobile A-Z of Cars of the 1920s. Bideford, England: Bay View Books. p. 240. ISBN 1901432092.
  2. 1 2 Parker, Bev. "New British". http://www.historywebsite.co.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2014. External link in |work= (help)
  3. 1 2 Georgano, Nick (2000). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: Stationery Office. p. 1792. ISBN 0117023191.

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