Brittian's Limited

Post by JB » Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:33 am

I'm trying to trace the history of my Minor. (under construction)
The info i got back from the BMHT was that mine was despatched to Brittian's Limited in Brighton on 4/3/58.
I can't find any info for this dealership.
Anyone in the know?
Or know someone who does?

thanks
Jon

Post by **ASL642** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:00 am

It might have been delivered direct to a company.

Post by **Judge** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:16 am

See if this helps, i.e. quote: The business of Brittains was bought, providing Morris, MG and Riley distributorships for central Sussex, and additional large premises in Brighton, Hove, Lewes and Worthing.

http://www.caffyns.co.uk/caffyns-rebuil ... ansion.asp

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:46 am

So - Brittains and NOT Brittians !!

Post by JB » Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:02 pm

looks like a typo error from the 1950's.
Someone also got the body coluor code slightly worng..
BMHT records show as an E, but plate on the car is a T. Different shade of green.
Spoot the deliberate mitsake?
thankyou
Jon

Post by JB » Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:30 pm

contacted the BMHT and they confirm theres a misprint on the certificate.
Also, it should be as my chassis/bulkhead plate. (T not E) for the body colour. (light green instead of mid green)
mines light green (T)

they are sending a replacement certificate with correct info.

Post by **Onne** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:55 pm

Worrying that... it's not the first one I've heard of that went wrong...

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:39 pm

Maybe they just make it up!

Post by JB » Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:21 pm

Now received my 3rd updated copy of the certificate from BHMT.
All present and correct.spelling/records problems i originally saw are sorted.
i hope.
Will take a closer look tomorrow when the beer haze has cleared.
cheers
Jon

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:30 pm

Beer haze at BHMT perhaps!
What use are they if the 'Certificates' are sent out with duff information on them ??

Post by **Kevin** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:51 am

I can't find any info for this dealership.

This may help a little Jon

"Brittains" Ltd (Pops Caffyns)
233 Preston Road
Tel Brighton 53021

Post by JB » Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:36 am

Found out the original Brittains ltd site in Preston rd was planned to close at the end of October.

Post by JB » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:58 pm

My 2door left Brittain's Limited just over 50years ago. It was in a lot better condition than it is at the moment.

Post by JB » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:01 pm

more..

Post by JB » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:04 pm

and..

Post by JB » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:14 pm

a bit..

Post by JB » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:16 pm

more.

Post by JB » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:24 pm

last one.. for now anyway..

Post by **superchargedfool** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:40 pm

hi jb. That looks like a good shell from the photos. I presume thats the one that the bits were for.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:08 pm

Seconded -that shell looks to have aged rather well! Most of mine were far more corroded.
Can't tell too much from the photos but typical places like front flitch extension joint and front upper bumpstop area don't look to be covered in patches so not such a hard resto I'd guess.

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