1920s Rover 8
The first photograph shown here was sent in by a visitor to the site in 2006, and is reproduced with their permission (thanks Chris). The second photo was sent in 2005, again requiring identification, and is shown again with the sender's permission (thanks Brian!).
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Rover Pic No.1
The Rover 8 was powered by a transverse-mounted twin cylinder, air cooled, engine, and built between 1920 and 1925. The original design was by John Young Sangster, which was then purchased by Rover in 1919, and manufactured in a newly-purchased factory at Tyseley (previously used for WW1 munitions). Around 17,000 examples were produced. Chris sent in the photo above of his great great Grandfather, taken around 1923. I was able to identify it, having been sent the photo below a year earlier by another visitor to the site.
Rover Pic No.2
In the second photo, it shows Brian's Grandparents sat in the front of the 20s Rover. They were from Broadstairs in Kent. His
Grandfather was keen on cycle racing (initially with Penny Farthings!), and later using more conventional bicycles. Brian's Aunt is
sat in the back.
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