Private company
New British
Defunct British automobile company
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. 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 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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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.2
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- WikipediaNew British
- WikidataQ1678033
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- 1WikidataNew British on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaNew British on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsNew British photo by Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain