The Chequered Flag Ltd of Nottingham - Triumph Car Dealers 72F

The Chequered Flag Ltd of Nottingham feature in this short post about another Standard Triumph car dealer in the Nottingham area.

The Chequered Flag Triumph Spitfire Advert

The Chequered Flag Ltd of Nottingham were for a period an official Triumph car dealer.  By 1966 I believe the Edgware address had become the London Sports Car Centre.

The Chequered Flag of Nottingham advert

The Chequered Flag of Nottingham operated from premises at 5-11 Arkwright Street.

 

Chequered Flag advert Nottingham Guardian 2 December 1965

The Chequered Flag of Nottingham sold new Bond sports cars.

Lotus dealer

 

The Chequered Flag advert Nottingham Guardian 18 October 1961

For a period you could buy Lotus sports cars from The Chequered Flag.

Ogle SX1000 

The Chequered Flag Ogle advert 1962

The Chequed Flag group were distributors of the Ogle SX1000.

The Chequered Flag group

The Chequed Flag group was a specialist sports car dealer.

According to an article in Motosport May 1960. 

the Chequered Flag Group of Companies now covers four ventures. The showroom at Chiswick sells sports cars only, as does the showroom in Nottingham, while a new building has been erected at Edgware which sells competition and Grand Touring cars. The workshops for building the Gemini Junior are also completely separate.

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Further information and sources

Link to blog post about F Mitchell the Nottingham area distributor. The post includes details of other Triumph dealers in the area.

Link to the other articles in this series.

Link to face book page: Triumph Car Dealers.

Link to my Triumph Car Dealers Flickr group .

I have a collection of Standard Triumph car dealer directories: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/triumph-car-dealer-directories.html

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North Stafford Motors (Tunstall) Ltd - Triumph car dealers 37A

North Stafford Motors (Tunstall) Ltd from the church tower

North Stafford Motors (Tumstall) were based on Furlong Road not far from the parish church.  At the time of this photograph they dealt with Vauxhall, Bedford and Standard Triumph vehicles.

North Stafford Motors Ltd, Furlong Road, Tunstall.
'Phone: 87765, 84172/3; Night, 87366.

Federal agents

North Stafford Motors were the agents for Federal car parts according to this advert from July 1938.

Christmas Gifts

North Stafford Motors advert Staffordshire Sentinel 13 December 1938

This advert that featured in the Staffordshire Sentinel 13 December 1938 was accompanied by the following article.

The motorist who takes a pride in his car and appreciates driving comfort will find a selection of gifts in the display at the well-equipped showrooms of North Stafford Motors, Ltd, of Broad Street, Hanley, that will add to the pleasure of motoring.

One of the novelties offered this year is the “screen defroster,” which accomplishes all that is promised by the name of this useful gift. The gadget fits across the windscreen and consists of four wire elements, which, by the warmth radiated, prevents frost adhering to the windscreen. In this way one of the dangers of winter driving is removed.

Another accessory which is almost indispensable is a car heater, of which many varieties are to be found in the display. One of the most economical fittings of this type has a small motor, which uses
the water from the cooling system and radiates heat round the car.

In the same class is the heating lamp made for fitting under the sump, keeping the oil at an even temperature, This fitting can be obtained in various sizes, and the length of use is ftom 150 to 200
hours.

Included in the list are the new “ Dunlopillos,” for use in cars in which the upholstery is showing signs of wear. These useful gifts are moderate in price, and add to driving comfort.

Some adverts

 

North Stafford Motors advert Staffordshire Sentinel 5 May 1938

 

North Stafford Motors advert  Staffordshire Sentinel 3 March 1939

 

North Stafford Motors (Tunstall) Ltd advert Staffordshire Sentinel 13 May 1959

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Further information and sources

Link to the other articles in this series.

Link to facebook page: Triumph Car Dealers.

Link to my Triumph Car Dealers Flickr group which includes many photos of Standard Triumph garages etc from my collection and many other contributors .

I have a collection of Standard Triumph car dealer directories: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/triumph-car-dealer-directories.html

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Davis Garage of Sevenoaks - Triumph Car Dealers 114

Davis were based in Sevenoaks, Surrey, United Kingdom. The firm sold cars over a long period of time.

The business was established to be both a motor garage and to operate coaches.The coach business was sold on during 1972. 

Originally established as a company called W Davis & Sons Sevenoaks Limited early in 1946. The business went into voluntary liquidation and has been dissolved.

Some adverts

Davis advert Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentis 5 May 1967

 

W Davis & Sons advert Sevenoaks_Chronicle_and_Kentish Advertiser 4 November_1960

 

Davis Garage advert Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser 13 August 1977

  

Stainless Stephens choice

Quoting from an article in the Standard Triumph Review May 1968.

Yet another personality has chosen the Triumph 1300 as his car. In the photograph Mr. W. T. Kay, Sales Manager of Davis Garage, Sevenoaks, Kent, is seen handing over the key to the new owner Mr. A. C. Baynes. Older readers will remember Mr. Baynes better as Stainless Stephen, a pre-war top of the bill artiste on radio and stage. Stainless Stephen lives with his son who is a farmer at Chiddingstone in the
heart of Kent, and his son is also a Triumph owner having a 2000.

MOT garage

For many years the garage was an approved MOT testing garage.

Triumph dealers in Sevenoaks

In 1955 there were 2 other dealers in Sevenoaks.

M U Motors Ltd,  Seal Road, Sevenoaks.

Thomsetts Garage & Engineering Works, High Street, Sevenoaks

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Further information and sources

Link to the other articles in this series.

Link to facebook page: Triumph Car Dealers.

Link to my Triumph Car Dealers Flickr group which includes many photos of Standard Triumph garages etc from my collection and many other contributors .

I have a collection of Standard Triumph car dealer directories: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/triumph-car-dealer-directories.html

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Newbery Car Ltd of Muswell Hill - Triumph Car Dealer 113

Newbery Car Ltd of Muswell Hill were a Standard Triumph car dealer based in Muswell Hill London UK. The service department was at Annington Road, East Finchley.

 

Newbery Car Ltd advert Hampstead News 20 January 1961

Car Hire

 In addition to the tradition new and used car sales and servicing the firm offered car hire.

An Invoice for a new Vitesse

Newbery Cars Ltd invoice 29-05-1971 Muswell Hill London

This invoice was listed for sale on eBay and is dated 29 May 1971.  The car was £1131. Several options at extra cost were fitted.

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Further information and sources

Link to the other articles in this series.

Link to face book page: Triumph Car Dealers.

Link to my Triumph Car Dealers Flickr group .

I have a collection of Standard Triumph car dealer directories: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/triumph-car-dealer-directories.html

Picture credits:All these images are from my personal collection.

South London Motors of Streatham - Triumph Car Dealers 112

South London Motors were a Standard Triumph dealer whose principle place of business was at 512 to 522 High Road, Streatham.

The Steatham building 

The business premises of South London Motors at 512 to 522 High Street were a prominent building. The site has now been redeveloped.

The old buildings were demolished.

2009

A secure storage service business now operated from a new building on the site.

July 2024

Beckenham Branch

 

South London Motors - High Street Beckenham

The Beckenham branch at 244 High St., Beckenham opened in 1932. From the Bromley Mercury January 20, 1932:

South London Motors Ltd, one of the most efficient and progressive car selling organisations in London have opened splendid new showrooms at 102~104 High Street, Beckenbam, near the Regal Cinema.

South London Motors - Beckenham advert Bromley West Kent Mercury 7 October 1932

At the time of the 1932 Motor Show at Olympia South London Motors of Beckenham were selling many different brands of car including Austin, Daimler, Hillman, Humber, Lanchester, Morris, Riley, Rover, Singer, Standard, Talbot, Triumph, Vauxhall and Wolseley.

The building is still in use. It is currently occupied London Decorators Merchants.

Wallington branch

South London Motors - Wallington branch

I think this photo is from some date not long after March 1933. There is display banner stating that the building was open by Sir Herbert Austin on 30 March 1933.

Multi franchise

In 1958 South London Motors were advertising that they were agents for the Ausin, Bedford, Ford, Jaguar, Morris, Riley, Rover, Standard, Triumph, Vauxhall and Wolseley.

Some Adverts

Fisk Tyre advert Streatham News 28 March 1958

 

South Loondon Motors advert Streatham News 28 March 1958

South London Motors advert Streatham News 3 October 1958

 

South London Motors advert Norwood_News_21_October_1960

South London Motors advert Streatham News 20 October 1961

South London School of Motoring

South London School of Motoring advert Streatham News 14 January 1955

There was a driving instruction business run from both Streatham and Beckenham sites for period of time.

Government Car Service

Government car service staff badge

After South London Motors the Streatham building was used by the government car service. Cars for government ministers were maintained at the site.  I have read that the cars were also converted for government service. Extra security features and arm plating were fitted as needed.

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Further information and sources

Link to the other articles in this series.

Link to face book page: Triumph Car Dealers.

Link to my Triumph Car Dealers Flickr group .

I have a collection of Standard Triumph car dealer directories: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/triumph-car-dealer-directories.html

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Morkel and Carnill of Nottingham - Triumph car dealers 72E

Morkel & Carnill Ltd of Nottingham operated from several premises over the years. In 1956 they were at 1 Derby Road Nottingham. I understand that the company was finally wound up in 1979.

 

Derby Road building 1949

 

Morkel and Camill Talbot Street

Later the business had branches at Talbot Street and Woolaton Street as shown on this Triumph TR7 brochure.

Morkel and Carnill Ltd of Nottingham Dealer Stamp on TR7 brochure

F Mitchell (Nottingham) Ltd were the distributor for Standard Triumph cars in the area for many years. They operated from premises on Derby Road, Nottingham. 

Some adverts

Morkel and Carnill advert Nottingham Guardian 17 October 1956

 

Morkel & Carnill advert Nottingham Evening  Post 23 February 1973

 

Dealer thread plate

Morkel & Carnill Ltd Nottingham Tread Plate Wolseley6-110Mk2

I saw this image posted on the Facebook Classic British Cars group.

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Further information and sources

Link to the other articles in this series.

Link to face book page: Triumph Car Dealers.

Link to my Triumph Car Dealers Flickr group which includes many photos of Standard Triumph garages etc from my collection and many other contributors .

I have a collection of Standard Triumph car dealer directories: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/triumph-car-dealer-directories.html

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Portway Garage of Frome - Triumph Car Dealer 111

Portway Garage of Frome sold Triumph cars in Frome Somerset England. The garage building which is still in use by another business was on Christchurch Street East Frome. 

 

Triumph 2000 MB1

 

The first Triumph 2000 saloon? The chassis plate showing commission number MB1.

 

Somerset_Standard_12_July_1974

This advert from the Somerset Standard newspaper dated 12 July 1974 including in the listing:

1963 Triumph 2000 chassis no 1. Mechanically good, good radial tyres, good interior/exterior, needs restoring. This car surely can only appreciate. £260.

Adverts

 

Somerset_Standard_13_June_1969

Somerset_Standard_29_March_1963

Change of ownership

Somerset_Standard_08_October_1965_

Portway Garages Limited, company number 00786311 was incorporated 31 Dec 1963. The company has been dissolved. In 1965 the the then proprietor Mrs M Brown sold the business to Mr R Moseley.

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Further information and sources

Link to the other articles in this series.

Link to face book page: Triumph Car Dealers.

Link to my Triumph Car Dealers Flickr group which includes many photos of Standard Triumph garages etc from my collection and many other contributors .

I have a collection of Standard Triumph car dealer directories: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/triumph-car-dealer-directories.html

J R J Mansbridge of Lincoln - Triumph car dealers 16A

J R J Mansbridge Ltd were a Standard Triumph car dealer based in Lincoln United Kingdom. Number 16A in my series of posts about Triumph car dealers. Initially based Bailgate and then Rumbold Street. The business held many franchises over the years.

J R J Manbridge advert Lincolnshire Echo 9 October 1954

J R J Mansbridge advert Lincolnshire Echo 18 June 1957

 

J R Mansbridge Ltd advert Lincolnshire 17 Oct 1962

J R J Mansbridge advert from 1969

 

J R J Mansbridge advert Lincolnshire_Echo_13_December_1977

County archive office

I understand that the Rumbold Street buildings is now used by Lincolnshire archives.

Multi fanchise

J R J Mansbridge Ltd held many franchises over time.  In 1969 they were selling Rolls Royce, Bentley, Daimler, Jaguar, Rover and Triumph.

J R J Manbridge Rolls Royce 1968 advert

Compliants slip

J.R.J. Mansbridge Compliments Slip 1970

This compliments slip is attached to a warranty document included with a Triumph 2000mk2 originally supplied by Mansbridge 9/3/70 and now owned by Andrew Newman.

Business closed down

I understand that the business closed down in the early 1990's.  The Rumbold Street garage ended by selling Citroen cars. I think that building is now used by the Lincolnshire archives.  They then moved out to a 3 garage site on Wragby Road but only Citroens were sold under the Mansbridge name. The Wragby site was selling furniture in 2009 having stopped selling cars during the late 1990's.

Monte Carlo rally entrant

J R J Mansbridge - Jaguar MkV 1952 Monte Carlo Rally

The one time proprietor J R J Mansbridge drove a Jaguar Mk V in the Monte Carlo rally 1952.

I was recently sent photos of a very shiny cup that appears to have been awarded to Mr Mansbridge in 1953. At the time he was driving a Jaguar.  The cup was given to the the Lincs and Louth Motor Club following the death of Mr Mansbridge.
 

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Further information and sources

Link to the other articles in this series.

Link to article about Wests of Lincoln .

Link to face book page: Triumph Car Dealers.

Link to my Triumph Car Dealers Flickr group .

I have a collection of Standard Triumph car dealer directories: http://vitessesteve.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/triumph-car-dealer-directories.html

Picture credits:J R J Mansbridge advert Martin on Flickr; Mansbridge complments slip and Wests service voucher Andrew Newman;  J R J Manbridge Rolls Royce 1968 advert from Martin on flickr.com.