[Tigers] Original keys

[Will Seay]

Allan,

I still have the original keys that came with my 1A, B382001570.  There are two
keys, The first fits ignition and doors.  Key has a rounded shape with "L & F"
on one side and "ROOTES" on the other.  Key number, in RMnnn format is on the
"ROOTES" side.  The other key fits console and trunk.  Key has a square shape
with "UNION" on one side and "WILMOT BREDEN" on the other.  Key number, in FSnnn
format, is on the "WILMOT BREDEN" side.  I think that there are some variations
on key designs.  TBON has pictures of various keys.

-Will B382001570

-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Allan Ballard
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 10:12 AM
To: Beamclub TIGER
Subject: [Tigers] Original keys

Does anyone know how many, what type, shape and color original keys?

That would include ignition; console; doors; and trunk.

My logbook mentions an RM key and also a FS key.

I see indications that RM was a Rootes key and I *assume* that that includes
Tigers,
but so far I see only that FS is used for various British cars with no mention
of Rootes or Sunbeam....

Were the small Taylor keys (Taylor #: H62DG) aftermarket?

Rgds,

Allan Ballard
MK1a Tiger