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Annewiggy
Tamworth |
16 of 20
Mon 13th Oct 2025 7:05pm
Glad you have contacted him RobC, he does not seem to be so active on facebook now. Good luck with your project.
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Mike59
Coventry |
17 of 20
Tue 14th Oct 2025 3:25pm
On 13th Oct 2025 5:27pm, RobC said:
Mike, Many thanks for your positive reply, I have reached out to the Coventry Transport Museum through their press office, still awaiting a reply. I understand that a lot of their historical collection is managed by the Herbert Museum - it's on my list to get booked in to take a look at this. Hoping they may have some researchers that may be able to assist as well.
I have been reading through a lot of the topics on this site, an absolute treasure trove of information so far!
Great tips re. supply chain companies - I haven't given any focus to this yet in my research, but of course they are just as important as the manufacturers in the story.
You're welcome Rob.
Whilst driving along the A45 earlier, another big player in the motor industry that came to mind, was The Torrington Co. Ltd, once on the corner of the A45 and Torrington Ave, now where COSTCO is. They were very involved with steering components for the motor industry, and in their latter years, trialled steering components for the Ford Escort made at Halewood.
With so many podcasts these days, when you do complete the podcast, it would be nice if you could share the link here so those who have contributed, directly or indirectly have the chance to see/hear the finished project.Mike "Yesterday I was a child of the sixties…. Today I’m a cynical adult…"
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RobC
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18 of 20
Tue 14th Oct 2025 5:19pm
Thanks again Mike, good tip on Torrington - added to my list to research!
I will be sure to link through on the forum when I have something to share. Early stages at the moment, but a positive start!
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RobC
Coventry Thread starter
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19 of 20
Wed 14th Jan 2026 1:51pm
Hello all,
Checking back in on this thread to provide an update
I am now in the initial stages of recording the first few episodes, my plan is to start launching in March.
I have had a good reception from the Transport Museum, the organisers of the Motofest event and a handful of industry figures.
You can find the first trailer for the show on both Spotify and apple podcasts now - any feedback or followers are welcome....
https://open.spotify.com/show/1cWxqTBjLK11CMLSrimrvK?si=VSLJlWLnTGOXWvFU2czzpg
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motor-city-uk/id1868717384
Thanks
Rob
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Mike59
Coventry |
20 of 20
Wed 14th Jan 2026 8:29pm
Hi Rob
That's good to read you've had positive responses for your podcasts, and thank you for the feedback.
Mike "Yesterday I was a child of the sixties…. Today I’m a cynical adult…"
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