In case you are not aware, there is a Rootes Archive Centre in the UK to support ROOTES Vehicles. Much more information is available on their website (http://tardis.dl.ac.uk/ARCC/index.shtml), but I think this is the probably a good introduction to them:
This is a great time for owners of Rootes cars to step up and really make a difference, especially while the British pound is still quite low against the dollar.
The SAOCA Officers have discussed this and will make a contribution to benefit Alpine owners for years to come. We are going to donate $1000 from our reserves, but first: if any of our members would like to personally contribute to the effort, we will be happy to bundle those contributions with ours to help the SAOCA make a good showing of support to the effort.
Please contact SAOCA Treasurer Dan Richardson if you would like to add to our contribution. If you would prefer to donate directly, please send them a check directly or via PayPal to the Archive’s Treasurer, Matt Ollman at matthewollman@rootesarchivecentre.org.uk. If you elect to make a contribution directly, please be sure to add a note saying"matching challenge" to ensure your contribution is matched.
Together we can all support this organization and their worthwhile effort!
In 2004, ARCC members were able to rescue the Rootes Engineering Department archives from Humber Road, Coventry. This is a truly fantastic collection of material: the complete library of engineering drawings from the early 1960s to the end of the Chrysler era, including anything from the late 50s that was modified in the 60s; so there's a lot for Minx, Rapier, Gazelle and Humber ranges, plus everything relating to Arrow, Avenger, Imp etc. There are drawings and specifications for all chassis and body items including mechanical, electrical, soft trim etc. It all amounts to at least 150,000 items stored in 47 4ft x3ft metal cabinets, a dozen filing cabinets and 75ft of 8ft high racking containing original drawings… (A) very important part of our work is to provide copies of the original drawings and archive documents for study and for re-manufacture of parts to keep your vehicles on the road or to authenticate their origin. (Emphasis added)
As a club whose motto is “keep ‘em on the road”, the SAOCA Board intends to join other Rootes Group Clubs in supporting the Centre with a donation to help pay off their new headquarters and support the Centre’s efforts. And, now is the right time to make that donation, as an anonymous Archive supporter will match all donationsmade between now and the end of May, 2018.This is a great time for owners of Rootes cars to step up and really make a difference, especially while the British pound is still quite low against the dollar.
The SAOCA Officers have discussed this and will make a contribution to benefit Alpine owners for years to come. We are going to donate $1000 from our reserves, but first: if any of our members would like to personally contribute to the effort, we will be happy to bundle those contributions with ours to help the SAOCA make a good showing of support to the effort.
Please contact SAOCA Treasurer Dan Richardson if you would like to add to our contribution. If you would prefer to donate directly, please send them a check directly or via PayPal to the Archive’s Treasurer, Matt Ollman at matthewollman@rootesarchivecentre.org.uk. If you elect to make a contribution directly, please be sure to add a note saying"matching challenge" to ensure your contribution is matched.
Together we can all support this organization and their worthwhile effort!
