Rootes Birmingham

[Dave M]

My first car a Hillman Minx, two tone

 

[Terence David Lines]

Rootes Coventry Rd. That site is now a big ASDA.

 

[Terence David Lines]

I have just found and uploaded this picture on my Flickr pages, although it is of a BMMO S6 on Lower Temple St, just turning into Stephenson St, there is clearly a Rootes Dealership on the corner.

https://flic.kr/p/2nm8tac

Lower Temple St. Shakespeare Pub and Temple Bar In the basement. Temple Bar was a Mod hang out. I used to go in there on a regular basis. Wash my Purple Hearts or French Blues down with a Black Velvet. Alcohol and Speed not a good combination but did it give me some confidence to pull the Totty.

 

[Terence David Lines]

Best thing around there nowadays is Bedders Chippy Hay Mills Rd jnc Coventry Rd. New York Times came over and did a supplement about the place years ago.

 

[Richard Dye]

My first car a Hillman Minx, two tone

Loved the two tone. Unfortunately never had one!

 

[Richard Dye]

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-i-am-the-engine-reggie-is-the-steering-and-brakes-a-history-of-the-rise-decline-and-fall-of-the-rootes-group/?fbclid=IwAR06K

Found this link, thought it added to this thread, even after nearly six years!

Jim, just read this article...excellent! I also subscribed to CC. Thank you!