Gaydon 21st July 2024

So UK based Rootes Group absorbed a number of vehicle brands over a significant number of decades - Chrysler purchased the group in 1967 and used the brand name on a few of the models - In the late 70's Chrysler Europe collapsed and were taken over by PSA Peugeot - Citroen which by 2021 were known as Groupe PSA - PSA along with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles merged to form Stellantis in 2021 (who also absorbed the UK brand Vauxhall via PSA)   



Dodge built commercial's within the group 



But so did Commer 



Car manufacturing brands included Singer 



Chrysler (very rare 2 litre) 



Hillman 



Humber 



Talbot 



And Sunbeam 



But then linked via the PSA tie up is Simca 



Matra 



And Rene Bonnet (which was absorbed by Matra in 1964) 



Then come the specials / kit cars 



This is a Clan Crusader which utilised the Hillman Imp engine (Likewise the similar shaped Ginetta G15 but there wasn't an example in attendance) 

Much more to come yet 

Fairly sure the Super Minx Estate with the Holbay 120 engine was for sale on Facebook last week.

One more batch of Rootes Group pics to come then its on to the Fords 

On with the Ford attendance then 





Of which there was a lot 





















Lots more to come yet 

A real mixture of vehicles at that event. Something for everyone.

Yes its an Allard but Allard M Types were based on the Ford Pilot chassis & Ford V8 side valve engine 



Not something that I've seen before either but it is a factory Ford Pilot pickup - apparently they also did a panel van 



So that's all the Ford stuff - Museum images next 

On to the museum then 



Triumph land speed record holder 



Which is twin engined 



Swallow bodied Austin 7 





And more Austin 7's in various body guises 





Bristol body buck 









Apparently the one millionth Austin built - This being a Austin 16 that was signed by factory workers 


 




Lots more to come yet 

Great pics thanks! and based on your current thread in The Workshop, joining the two halves of the MGB GT again should be a doddle.

Still lots to come yet