CENTRAL Devon MP Sir Mel Stride praised Berrybrook for their innovation and entrepreneurship in a recent visit to the family run Exminster business.

Founded in 2001 to trade Morgan cars, Berrybrook Motors expanded into steam engines in 2007 and later added classic cars and motorcycles, rebranding this part of the business as Berrybrook Steam and Classics in 2019. Now they are Morgan specialists covering the region as well as one of the leading dealers of steam engines in the country.

More recently, in 2023 Berrybrook added the Milbury Model Company to their portfolio 2023 which is recognised as the official stockist for the Wilesco brand of model steam engines.

Sir Mel said: “I was so impressed to visit Berrybrook, it was obvious that Sean and Matt are extremely passionate about their business, their customers and their trade. The fact that their business has grown from strength to strength, to incorporate so many different services, is a testament to their remarkable entrepreneurship.

“They take pride in their customer service, and their innovation and dynamism reflect the very best qualities of our family-run businesses here in Devon.”

Managing Director Sean Anthony said: “It was a pleasure to show Mel around our premises and share some insight into our day-to-day operations.

“We appreciated the opportunity to discuss the challenges currently facing small businesses in our region, as well as the support which can make a meaningful difference to our staff and wider community.”

Alongside Berrybrook’s Morgan, steam and model interests, the team deals in classic cars, tractors, historic vehicles, compact cars, and railway locomotives, and also offers traction engine experience days.