Chatsworth (United Kingdom)

Chatsworth was a British automobile brand that existed in the early 20th century, approximately from 1905 to 1908. The origins of the brand remain somewhat unclear, with limited documentation available regarding its establishment and production.

A notable reference to the Chatsworth brand includes a 9hp model that participated in the 1903 Derby & District Auto Club hill climb, suggesting that the car had connections to Derbyshire. This association is further supported by the proximity of Chatsworth House, the historic seat of the Dukes of Devonshire, which may have influenced the brand's name.

In 1907, Joseph Briddon from Bakewell was identified as the maker of the Chatsworth bicycle, indicating a possible link between the bicycle and the automobile. However, a 1908 entry in Porter's Motor Trade Directory listed George W. Pyne as the manufacturer of the Chatsworth car, based in Clapton, North East London. This discrepancy raises questions about the relationship between the two entities, suggesting that they may have been unrelated. Overall, the Chatsworth brand remains a minor footnote in the history of early British motoring.