oldsheldonian
proper brummie kid
I wonder if anyone remembers parades which included famous record breaking vehicles such as the Golden Arrow and Bluebird (on lorries) going along the Coventry Road? These must have taken place sometime between 1946 and 1952. I left Brum in 1953.
I lived at 2158 Coventry Road and can clearly remember seeing the cars but have no idea when, how often or even who organised the parades. I have a feeling that the Rover gas turbine car was supposed to take part but can't say for certain. This might suggest that the Rover Factory may have had some involvement. If the gas turbine was involved it suggests the very early 1950's
I lived at 2158 Coventry Road and can clearly remember seeing the cars but have no idea when, how often or even who organised the parades. I have a feeling that the Rover gas turbine car was supposed to take part but can't say for certain. This might suggest that the Rover Factory may have had some involvement. If the gas turbine was involved it suggests the very early 1950's