SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Name of Issuer Champion Enterprises, Inc. Title of Class of Securities common CUSIP Number 158496109 Date of Event Which Requires Filing this Statement 7/31/01 #1 Alex. Brown Investment Management, A Maryland Limited Partnership 52-1349876 #4 Maryland #5 1,519,788 #6 0 #7 3,727,899 #8 0 #9 3,727,899 #11 7.8% #12 PN IA Item 1. (a) Champion Enterprises, Inc. (b) 2701 University Drive Suite 320 Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Item 2. (a) Alex. Brown Investment Management, a Maryland Limited partnership, and a registered investment advisor. (b) One South Street Baltimore, MD 21202 (c) The firm is organized under the laws of Maryland. The individual general partner is a citizen of the United States of America. (d) Common (e) 158496109 Item 3. (a) (b) (c) (d) X (e) (f) (g) (h) Item 4. (a) 3,727,899shares of common stock (b) 7.8% (c) (i) 1,519,788 shares (ii) 0 shares (iii) 3,727,899 shares (iv) 0 shares Item 5. Not Applicable Item 6. Not Applicable Item 7. Not Applicable Item 8. Not Applicable Item 9. Not applicable Item 10. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired for the purpose of and do not have the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of such securities and were not acquired in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having such purpose or effect. Signature: After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that 69: information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. ALEX. BROWN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT A Maryland Limited Partnership By: Lee S. Owen Principal Date: August 27, 2001