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    Worst car of the 1960's

    Very true!
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    Worst car of the 1960's

    I worked as a storeman at Coles on Coventry Road in 1971. Coles was a Reliant and Toyota agency. Even in 1971 the Toyotas (I remember the Corolla and the Crown) were superb cars. The spares supply (rarely needed) was excellent. Toyota had a 'shed' in Dover for spares. I still remember the phone...
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    P.J. Evans Essex Street

    Seeing your photo took me back to those days especially as I see John still had the sideburns! Do you remember when he left P J Evans by any chance please?
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    P.J. Evans Essex Street

    Terrific bloke and excellent manager. I always remember a man coming into PJ's in Essex Street when I was on the front counter in 1973. He asked me for a speedo drive for a early 1950s Jaguar XK120. I could not find the parts book so I asked your dad and without hesitation he told me the part...
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    Motorcycle Shops

    I left Copes in 1970 but very impressed with Japanese motorcycles. The writing was on the wall for the British motorcycle industry. I particularly remember the Honda CB92 125cc. A work of art and still are. I'm told they can fetch at least £6000 in good condition these days. The Suzuki 100 was...
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    Motorcycle Shops

    Yes, MCE, I went there once when I was at Coles, Coventry Road. The owner was Sidi Harris I think. He was a friend of Bobby and Benny Coles if I remember correctly from 1971.
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    Motorcycle Shops

    Thanks very much. Vic
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    Motorcycle Shops

    Thanks very much. Vic
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    Motorcycle Shops

    What road was it please?
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    Birmingham Nightclubs of the Past - Memories

    You and I both. Terrific act. We were probably both there at the same time! If I remember correctly it was a mid - week gig.
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    Birmingham Nightclubs of the Past - Memories

    Does anyone who worked at Barbarellas 1973/4 remember a DJ called Steve Kazee who called himself Stevie K? His day job was at P J Evans where I worked at that time.
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    Lordswood Boys' Technical School

    We were in the school rugby team as well. I was a wing three quarter.
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    Lordswood Boys' Technical School

    I remember you because you had a Lambretta 125 Slimstyle. I can see you now riding into school at the top of the rear playground. 1967.
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    Motorcycle Shops

    It could have been the late Stan Dilke who was parts manager when I worked there in 1971.
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