Briton (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

The Briton Motor Company was established in 1909 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Initially, it operated as the Briton Motor Co. Ltd and was a subsidiary of the Star Engineering Ltd, which was known for producing the Star car. The company was founded by Edward Lisle Jr., whose father, Edward Lisle Sr., had established the Star company. The Briton brand emerged from the Starling, a small car produced by the Star Cycle Co. Ltd, which was also a subsidiary of Star Engineering.

In its early years, Briton offered a range of vehicles, including a 2-cylinder version of the Starling and a 10 horsepower four-cylinder model. The company transitioned to its own production facilities in Wolverhampton in 1912, moving away from the Star factory. The twin-cylinder model was discontinued in 1911, and in 1913, Briton introduced a new four-cylinder model with a capacity of 1,750 cc.

The company experienced growth during World War I due to military contracts, which bolstered its production capabilities. After the war, Briton launched two models of four-cylinder light cars: the 9.8 horsepower with a 1,373 cc engine and the 10/12 horsepower with a 1,443 cc engine. However, these vehicles were considered expensive for their size, leading to financial difficulties. In 1922, Briton went into liquidation and was subsequently acquired by C.A. Weight, who continued to produce the two models until 1928. Under Weight's management, approximately 600 cars were manufactured, contributing to an estimated total of 1,400 vehicles produced during the company's entire postwar operation.