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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22831 Location: UK

Afternoon all,

I can't say that I've ever visited the factory, or the site of the factory, where any car I've owned was actually built - have you located and visited the birthplace of your old vehicle?

RJ
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peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7219 Location: Edinburgh

I visited Swallow Road, Coventry without any prevous arrangement but wasn't allowed in so never got to see the famous entrance door. Sad

Peter

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alastairq · Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 2144 Location: East Yorkshire

Once owned a Morgan series 1, 4 seater, 4/4..so had to make a trip to visit the Morgan factory.

The Dellow Register visit Alvechurch, & environs every year or so....although the factory itself is not longer visible. A good weekend, all in all.

Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1751 Location: Derbyshire

I did once say at a Riley gathering that I wanted to keep my '54 RME strictly authentic so would be taking it to Abingdon where it was made to pump up the tyres so that the air would be to original specification. The sad thing was, some of those present believed me...
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MikeEdwards · Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2741 Location: South Cheshire

Some years ago had the chance to attend a Vauxhall "Family Fun Day" at Ellesmere Port, where my car was built back in 1974. Nice to take it back home for the day, and lovely weather with it.

All the factory was open to wander around, with the exception of the paint shop, and it was much more interesting than I was expecting it to be.

D4B · Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK

About 20 years ago, as a lucky owner of a Bimota DB2 motorcycle, I was invited to Italy to visit the factory, followed by a track day at Misano where we were able to test the latest models....

And here I am adjusting my chin strap, just about to try out the SB8R.

Cheers Steve

Ashley · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 1426 Location: Near Stroud, Glos

I've done Morgans and Rolls-Royce before it was sold.

Rich5ltr · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 681 Location: Hampshire, UK

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7219 Location: Edinburgh

Hi Rich,

Yes and no. That is the door that William Lyons used to access his office at SS Cars Ltd and it did exist until fairly recently but has now been removed. I can't remember whether it is at Gaydon or simply in the JDHT collection.

Photo credit to Pekka.

The car in the photo was awaiting delivery to Prince Michael of Romania. He also bought an SS100 at the same time. (December 1937)

Peter
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Dipster · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2016 12:34 pm Post subject:

I have owned lots of Fords and grew up not far from the Dagenham factory, which I was able to visit a couple of times. It was absolutely massive and quite awe inspiring!

victor 101 · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 446 Location: East Yorkshire

Spent an enjoyable day at the Bentley factory at Crewe a few years ago, a amazing experience.