Sunbeam Fans: I think this may be the original Rootes factory in Coventry that is apprently closing. http://www.thisislondon.com/news/articles/PA_NEWA8283751145365998A00?source=PA%20Feed Steve Sage
While it is bad news, because of the historical role played, it should be long expected. Whereas this probably would not happen in France, the French economy shows it. For instance, other than a few
It is sad to see the old Rootes factory being shut down regardless of who is building there now. It seems to me that much of the auto industry is headed the same direction that the airlines are going
I'm afraid so, announced on the UK newswires today that Peugeot is closing See the attached link for the full story from the BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/coventry_warwickshire/4919
Sad, but a sign of the times. We've already lost the last volume 'British' maker, Rover, to China. Of course, it was German for a spell, under BMW, but they took a quick look, and decided they'd give
The old Rootes/Peugot factory goes and here the Norton motorcycle produced by Kenny Dreer has shut down...No money....Norton dies again....Gary B9472283
Strangely, I never lusted after a Hyundia and the streets are full of those cheesey retro-Yugos. Build cheap & they will come--and then there are those of us who lust after an $845 alternator.
Strangely, I never lusted after a Hyundia and the streets are full of those cheesey retro-Yugos. Concerning the lusting, I agree. There are many cars that are nice, affordable and dependable, but see
Hi Jim, You might be able to get an idea of where Ryton is relative to Coventry itself from here: http://www.sunbeam.org.au/factories/ryton.htm The factory is right on the city outskirts. There's ano