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Britain By Car - A Motoring History

Belsize Park

A district of Hampstead, in north west London, once referred to in old French as Bel Assis, meaning beautifully situated.   An area populated by relatively wealthy people since the early 19th century, it is blessed with some beautiful housing and has attracted many notable residents.

Metamet

An early stockist of post-Second World War military vehicles, best known for their U.S military Jeep conversions. 

Location
100, Belsize Lane, NW3, and 20, Daleham Mews, London, NW3.

Date
1947 – early 1970s.