The firm, which is still in existence, specialised between the wars in Alvis and other quality used cars and was a British Salmson agent. The changed circumstances of the post-war period are reflected in its trade in reconditioned ex-service vehicles, including jeeps, acquired from government surplus sales and resold for commercial use.
Reference: Catalogue to the collection.
Petty cash books, 1949-1953; cash book, 1942-1951; sales ledger, 1935-1951; purchase day book, 1935-1944; purchase ledgers, 1935-1951; car storage accounts book, 1939-1944; other accounts books, 1935-1945; expenditure analysis books, 1944-1950; vehicle stock books, 1935-1950; correspondence relating to car storage, 1941-1944; other files and miscellaneous documents.
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This collection was acquired by the Centre in 1977.
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An authority record exists for Gatehouse Motors Ltd (GB 152 AAR2209).