Imported from Germany by the Carr Brothers trading as Progress-Supreme Co., 852 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey between 1956 and 1958.
The machine was first seen in Britain in 1956. In 1957 they were listed with Villiers engines on all three models of 147cc 30C, and 197cc 8E and 9E . They all had the same chassis, glass-fibre body and 16-inch wire-wheels, and were known as the Anglian, Briton and Britannier.
Initially the models were listed as Standard 175, Major 200, and Special Deluxe 200 with electric start and windshield.
They were discontinued after two years.
Another project of the Carr Brothers was the Tourette Supreme microcar, similar in appearance to the Brütsch. The bodywork was produced in their own factory and they were powered by a 197cc Villiers engine with 4-speed gearbox and optional Dynastart reverse. The Tourette and one or more scooters were exhibited at the Earls Court Show of November 1956. Some 26 of the Tourettes were produced in the years 1957 to 1959.
Sources: Graces Guide, en.wikipedia.org, et al.
N.B. The Progress name appeared on other marques including the Progress/Strolch. See Disambiguation
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