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John Kenton Britten

by Atai from Hastings


John Kenton Britten

He has a twin sister named Marguerite. His sister was born just after midnight. His Britten motorcycles won races and had made a number of speed records. He created the Britten motorcycle company in 1992 to produce machines to his own designs. One of his best performance motorcycle is in permanent display. It is located at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, in Wellington New Zealand.

When he was a young boy he would make go karts out of old packing cases. In 1976 John Britten began a small company designing and making stained glass and hand made glass lighting. In 1982 John married a lady named Kristeen price. Kristeen was a model. Later in life they had three kids named Sam, Isabelle and Jessica. John Britten's funeral was at Christchurch in September 5. 1995.

John Britten’s greatest triumphs was in August 1995 in Christchurch. The Britten motor bike also set the greatest speed record in the world. John Britten created two motorbike of his own. He named it the Britten V1000. He has a twin sister named Marguerite.

John's name: John Kenton Britten
Siblings: 1 twin sister
Date of birth: 1 August 1950
Date of death: September 5, 1995
Wife: Kristeen Price
Children: Isabelle, Sam and Jessica
Death age: 45
Johns Parents: Bruce and Ruvae Britten
Brothers/Sisters: 1 sister
Location of Funeral: Christchurch Cathedral

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