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Brittian's Limited
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:33 am
by JB
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
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:00 am
by ASL642
It might have been delivered direct to a company.
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:16 am
by Judge
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
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:46 am
by bmcecosse
So - Brittains and NOT Brittians !!
Brittians limited
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:02 pm
by JB
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
Brittians limited
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:30 pm
by JB
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.
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:55 pm
by Onne
Worrying that... it's not the first one I've heard of that went wrong...
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:39 pm
by bmcecosse
Maybe they just make it up!
Brittian's Limited
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:21 pm
by JB
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
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:30 pm
by bmcecosse
Beer haze at BHMT perhaps!
What use are they if the 'Certificates' are sent out with duff information on them ??
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:51 am
by Kevin
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
Brittains limited
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:36 am
by JB
Found out the original Brittains ltd site in Preston rd was planned to close at the end of October.
Brittian's Limited
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:58 pm
by JB
My 2door left Brittain's Limited just over 50years ago. It was in a lot better condition than it is at the moment.
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:01 pm
by JB
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:04 pm
by JB
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:14 pm
by JB
a bit..<br>
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:16 pm
by JB
more.<br>
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:24 pm
by JB
last one.. for now anyway.. <br>
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:40 pm
by superchargedfool
hi jb. That looks like a good shell from the photos. I presume thats the one that the bits were for.
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:08 pm
by rayofleamington
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.