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A forgotten Treasure

Posted on May 11, 2013 by irishroverpei

Its quite amazing what one finds when preparing to move house. Yesterday I was going through one of my drawers and came across this lovely Rover P4 model car, scale 1:43. Its brand new and still in the original box. … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Rovers Gone!!!!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

April 30th 2013 is the 73rd year after Hitlers death and I suppose that is quite significant? However, for me today holds an much greater significance. It is the day when the last Rover in my ownership left for its … Continue reading →

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My First Car in 1958

Posted on April 29, 2013 by irishroverpei

I purchased my very first car in Belfast in 1958 it was a 1935 Standard and cost me 5 Pounds sterling. Not a lot of money for a good car in those days, that is of course if it ran. … Continue reading →

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