History of Dover Garages

Barwick Road

Image from 1960, shows the kennex works in Barwick rd, prior to this, the area was used as a Corporation yard and rubbish dump.

Martin Walter take over Kenex, well known for their Dormobile WV motorised caravans and Utilecon passenger vehicles. Martin Walter acquired the goodwill and interest of Kenex Coachwork, Ltd, Barwick Road, Dover, together with all rights associated with Kenex vehicle trade names.
All orders were taken over by Martin Walter Ltd. Where vans waiting conversion, but were not already at the Barwick rd Kenex site, then the work on these vans was to be carried out at Martin Walter's Dormobile works at Folkestone.
Coachwork production at the Kenex works ceased on 8th November 1962

Photo 1 early 1960's, 2 & 3 circa 1970's shows the Kennex works in the background. Photo with kind permission of John Fagg.

Barwick rd, Kennex - early 1960's - john arthur fagg

1967 kellys - Friar Motor Co Ltd - motor car distributer
- Glenn's note.... yes it shows as Friar!! is this a mistake?
1969 street listing and classified listing show differently
- 1969 kellys - Friar Motor Co Ltd - motor car distributer (street listing)
- 1969 kellys - Fiat Motor Co Ltd - (classified listing)
Photo from 1972