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Motor Industry Collection

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Men at work on the Rapier track at the Rootes Group factory at Ryton, Coventry

Men at work on the Rapier track at the Rootes Group factory at Ryton, Coventry. 2nd November 1961

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: More than 50 years of Triumph car production in Coventry came to a quiet

More than 50 years of Triumph car production in Coventry came to a quiet and un-ceremonious end today when the last Spitfire left the No 1 track at Canley

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Jaguar. The lenghtened assembly tracks at Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane

Jaguar. The lenghtened assembly tracks at Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry - the extensions are in the foreground - which are enabling production of the E-type models to run at an all-time high

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Aerial view of the Morris Engines factory, Courthouse Green, Coventry

Aerial view of the Morris Engines factory, Courthouse Green, Coventry. 13th October 1970

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Lucas factory. Operators in the illuminating department where head lamp reflectors are

Lucas factory. Operators in the illuminating department where head lamp reflectors are made. Pictured, Esther McCarthy and Myles McEntire. Birmingham, West Midlands. 2nd October 1967

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: The Dunlop Factory in The West Midlands, England. Workers making tyres

The Dunlop Factory in The West Midlands, England. Workers making tyres on the production line. Picture taken circa 1930s. Suggested date 1st March 1936

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: A 1921 Coventry motor cycle - a Triumph Model 'H'

A 1921 Coventry motor cycle - a Triumph Model "H"
A 1921 Coventry motor cycle - a Triumph Model " H" - being presented on permanent loan to the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum by Mr

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: New life for Canley as the former car assembly plant becomes the all-important

New life for Canley as the former car assembly plant becomes the all-important engineering centre and office staff headquarters for Austin Morris

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: British Leyland service and technical specialists from many European countries examine a

British Leyland service and technical specialists from many European countries examine a Coventry-built Triumph Stag during a visit to city for Leyland product briefing session at Radford

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Demolition worker Les Gilbert prepares the Morris rebus for its move to the Museum of

Demolition worker Les Gilbert prepares the Morris rebus for its move to the Museum of British Road Transport at Cook Street, Coventry

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: The Midland Alvis Day organised by Alvis Owners Club at Alvis Ltd

The Midland Alvis Day organised by Alvis Owners Club at Alvis Ltd. Holyhead, Road, Coventry

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Coventrys first registered car, DU1, stands in a storeroom at the Daimler

Coventrys first registered car, DU1, stands in a storeroom at the Daimler Companys Radford factory as immaculate and road-worthy as the day it was biought nearly 50 years ago. The 23 h.p

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Nissan Car Factory at Sunderland May 1993 Nissan Micro production line

Nissan Car Factory at Sunderland May 1993 Nissan Micro production line

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry. A man and the products of his industrial empire

Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry. A man and the products of his industrial empire. Sir William Lyons, who started a modest business manufacturing sidecars in 1922

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: An aerial view of Jaguars Browns Lane plant, Coventry 26th July 1988

An aerial view of Jaguars Browns Lane plant, Coventry 26th July 1988

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Jaguar Cars entrance at Browns Lane, Coventry. 14th December 1972

Jaguar Cars entrance at Browns Lane, Coventry. 14th December 1972

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: An aerial view of Jaguars Browns Lane plant, Coventry. 26th July 1988

An aerial view of Jaguars Browns Lane plant, Coventry. 26th July 1988

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Sir William Lyons who is the founder and chairman of Jaguar Cars, in his office

Sir William Lyons who is the founder and chairman of Jaguar Cars, in his office. 1st May 1970

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Sir William Lyons and Lady Lyons pictured at the opening of the Jaguar Cars unique

Sir William Lyons and Lady Lyons pictured at the opening of the Jaguar Cars unique and historic jubilee exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry. Sir William is the founder of Jaguar Cars

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Ford Capri was a name used by the Ford Motor Company for three different automobile

Ford Capri was a name used by the Ford Motor Company for three different automobile models. The Ford Consul Capri coupe was produced by Ford of Britain between 1961 and 1964

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Hundred of honking, hooting Minis delighted holiday crowds by turning the centre of

Hundred of honking, hooting Minis delighted holiday crowds by turning the centre of Coventry into a traffic wardens nightmare

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Sunbeam Talbot Alpine trial departure from Ryton factory, Coventry

Sunbeam Talbot Alpine trial departure from Ryton factory, Coventry. circa 1958

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: This Bentley 8-litre engine was built in 1930-towards the end of the 'Bentley Era

This Bentley 8-litre engine was built in 1930-towards the end of the "Bentley Era
This Bentley 8-litre engine was built in 1930-towards the end of the " Bentley Era." 20th June 1956

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of

The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of Bentley Cars. Crowds lined The Parade, Leamington, to cheer them on. 13th June 1969

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Mr. Tom Whale at the wheel of a Bentley Speed Six which he paid £

Mr. Tom Whale at the wheel of a Bentley Speed Six which he paid £; 100 for and it took him three years to restore to its full glory. 6th April 1960

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: This Bentley six-cylinder engine allows the Speed Six model to go above the 100 m. p. h

This Bentley six-cylinder engine allows the Speed Six model to go above the 100 m. p. h
This Bentley six-cylinder engine allows the Speed Six model to go above the 100 m.p.h. mark. 6th April 1960

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Four vintage Bentleys take to the ring in the parade at the Town

Four vintage Bentleys take to the ring in the parade at the Town and Country Festival at the Royal Agricultural showground at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. 27th August 1972

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: A young girl and her dog try out a speedboat at the Whitley Bay Motor Show. 18 / 07 / 80

A young girl and her dog try out a speedboat at the Whitley Bay Motor Show. 18 / 07 / 80
A young girl and her dog try out a speedboat at the Whitley Bay Motor Show. 18/07/80

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Ford Foundry at Leamington held an open day. Skills which go into the making of

Ford Foundry at Leamington held an open day. Skills which go into the making of the modern motor car were viewed by hundreds of people, who toured the foundry

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Exterior view of British Leyland Strandard Triumph works entrance and gatehouse at Canley

Exterior view of British Leyland Strandard Triumph works entrance and gatehouse at Canley, Coventry. 15th February 1965

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Jaguar Cars production Line of the XJ saloon track at Browns Lane factory, Coventry

Jaguar Cars production Line of the XJ saloon track at Browns Lane factory, Coventry. 21st November 1975

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Jaguar factory production line, Browns Lane, Coventry, during an open day

Jaguar factory production line, Browns Lane, Coventry, during an open day. 14/08/1982

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: The production line at Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry, factory

The production line at Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry, factory. 7th September 1972

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to Jaguars Browns Lane

The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to Jaguars Browns Lane, Coventry factory. 15th February 1984

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Jaguar Cars works and offices, Browns Lane, Coventry. 5th May 1984

Jaguar Cars works and offices, Browns Lane, Coventry. 5th May 1984

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: This 1929 Bentley 4 1 / 2 litre in Britiish racing green is one of the vintage vehicles up

This 1929 Bentley 4 1 / 2 litre in Britiish racing green is one of the vintage vehicles up
This 1929 Bentley 4 1/2 litre in Britiish racing green is one of the vintage vehicles up for auction at Ragley Hall, South Warwickshire. 28th August 1972

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: This 1928 Bentley parked on the forecourt of the Granada Cinema in Rugby attracted much

This 1928 Bentley parked on the forecourt of the Granada Cinema in Rugby attracted much attention. It was there to publicise next weeks film. The Fast lady which concerns a car of similar vintage

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: The man who started making Bentley cars 50 years ago came to Leamington in a borrowed

The man who started making Bentley cars 50 years ago came to Leamington in a borrowed Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Mr. Walter Owen Bentley said he didn t even own a Bentley

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of

The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of Bentley Cars. Crowds line The Parade, Leamington, to cheer them on. 13th June 1969

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Coventry car workers took to the city centre to help the launch of the new Peugeot Talbot

Coventry car workers took to the city centre to help the launch of the new Peugeot Talbot 309. And the message from the Ryton men was: " This is our car, our future

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: The E-type Jaguar car assembly line at the Browns Lane factory

The E-type Jaguar car assembly line at the Browns Lane factory, Coventry came to a standstill due to the gas cuts. 20th January 1966

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: The E-type Jaguar car assembly line at the Browns Lane factory

The E-type Jaguar car assembly line at the Browns Lane factory, Coventry came to a standstill due to the gas cuts. 20th January 1966

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Sir William Lyons and Lady Lyons pictured in their garden at Wappenbury Hall

Sir William Lyons and Lady Lyons pictured in their garden at Wappenbury Hall. Sir William is the founder and chairman of Jaguar Cars. 26th July 1984

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Sir William Lyons, founder and chairman of Jaguar Cars(left

Sir William Lyons, founder and chairman of Jaguar Cars(left) chats to footballer Bobby Moore(right) at the Motor Show, Earls Court, London. Also in the photo is Mr. J.P

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Mr F T Bacon in Cambridge demonstrating, his fuel cell invention

Mr F T Bacon in Cambridge demonstrating, his fuel cell invention. He called it the Hydrox Fuel Cell, it was an electric chemical battery which could convert chemical energy directly into electrical

Background imageMotor Industry Collection: Sir William Lyons - Jaguar Cars founder, chairman and chief executive

Sir William Lyons - Jaguar Cars founder, chairman and chief executive. 12th July 1966



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