The Charles Willetts 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 edit
- ^ Baldwin, Nick (1994). The Automobile A-Z of Cars of the 1920s. Bideford, England: Bay View Books. p. 240. ISBN 1901432092.
- ^ a b Parker, Bev. "New British". historywebsite.co.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ a b Georgano, Nick (2000). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: Stationery Office. p. 1792. ISBN 0117023191.
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