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Old 08 September 2006, 09:45 AM
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Come on lets see who's a clever dick!!

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Old 08 September 2006, 09:57 AM
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Looks like summat from the old "Rootes" group?, (Talbot, Simca, Hillman, Triumph??)

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Old 08 September 2006, 10:04 AM
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Its off a Riley RMB
Old 08 September 2006, 10:05 AM
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Definitely not a Triumph.
Old 08 September 2006, 10:14 AM
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Riley = Rootes group!



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Old 08 September 2006, 11:35 AM
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Riley was never part of Rootes Group (and neither was Triumph). Riley was BMC (Think of the Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet - upmarket versions of the original Mini).

Rootes Group was Hillman, Singer, Humber and Sunbeam. When Chrysler bought out the Rootes Group (1968) they also bought Simca.
Old 08 September 2006, 12:05 PM
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Its all getting a bit Practical Classics in here isnt it !
Old 08 September 2006, 12:09 PM
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Well, I am a regular reader.... (and owner of a Rootes Group product).
Old 08 September 2006, 01:38 PM
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NOT Rootes Group then!

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Old 08 September 2006, 02:58 PM
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dont click on the above..spammer
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its purdy, i might put in a bidski for it


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