Notes on some of the rarer British marques
This page lists brands for which we currently have only an historical precis.
For a more complete listing visit the British Index.
Ilmore
Founded by Mario Illien and Paul Morgan in November 1983, based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. The company built engines for MotoGP.
After the death of Paul Morgan in an aviation accident in 2001, Illien entered partnership with Roger Penske and developed the Ilmor X3 for the 2007 MotoGP World Motorcycle Championship, entering one race before withdrawing and effectively shutting down the race team, due to funding problems.
The company was well known for its work in Formula One and IndyCar.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Invicta Cycle Car 1912
Iris Sidecars
Manufactured by A. Ogilvie, St Paul's Rd, Highbury Station, N.1, London
Active in 1926, probably other years. Offered their Super Sport model for £16-0-0 in 1926.
Isetta of Brighton
Italian microcars built under licence to Iso of Italy at the old Brighton Railway works in the years 1957-1962.
Source: Period publicity
Rarer British Marques
