Tag Archives: Hillman

My Favourite Motorcars?

Posted on February 23, 2017 by irishroverpei

How many times have we said, I should have kept that car. In my lifetime I have owned a host of mostly British cars, did have a couple of European and a few North American models. Over the years I have … Continue reading →

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Automobile Advertizing on TV.

Posted on February 16, 2017 by irishroverpei

When I first landed in Nova Scotia in January 1964 it could be said domestic automobiles were the kings of the USA and Canadian roads. Chevys abounded, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford even a few Studebakers filled the highways. Imports were rare! … Continue reading →

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Who Really Won the Second World War???

Posted on February 24, 2016 by irishroverpei

Its not a difficult question to answer if we look at the highways of the Western World today. Before the second World War British auto manufacturers were one of the largest in the World, we had a host of varied … Continue reading →

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Ministry of Defense Broad Arrow

Posted on July 13, 2015 by irishroverpei

All items belonging to the MOD (Ministry of Defense UK) are marked/stamped with the symbol “Broad Arrow”. The purpose is to prevent misuse, theft etc. The arrow symbol is shown at bottom of the photo to the right. Way back … Continue reading →

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Cars I have owned.

Posted on March 22, 2015 by irishroverpei

Its another snowy stormy day, church is probably cancelled again, haven’t been now for three weeks.  I’m beginning to wonder if I will ever get to drive the Mini Cooper again, with the top down . Its hard to come … Continue reading →

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Is This the End????

Posted on November 4, 2014 by irishroverpei

This must surely be the end of the world as we know it??? It was bad enough when the worlds finest automobile, the famous British Rolls Royce was sold off to BMW/VW. Not sure who owns what , one owns … Continue reading →

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Great Cars of Yesteryear

Posted on May 27, 2014 by irishroverpei

Not many people will remember the Roots Group or the lovely little Hillman Minx. Nevertheless they were among the finest cars produced in Britain for the first half of the 20th century.  You might wonder why I mention this subject, … Continue reading →

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A Very Busy Day

Posted on August 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

We have a busy day ahead that started off this morning with no power. No lights no coffeee and no vacuum cleaner!!! We have three separate showings of the house today one at 11.30am 12.30 pm and 1.15pm. Quite a … Continue reading →

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Drunk Driving!!!!

Posted on August 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

I have posted a family photo for this post because so many families have been torn apart by drunk drivers. So why have I decided to talk about this subject today? Yesterday I attended the British Car Show in Cymbria, … Continue reading →

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Mini Man?????

Posted on August 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

Today is British Car Days in Cymbria, that is just down the road from my house. I’m going of course but alas without an antique British car, I shall be a mere spectator for the first time in as many … Continue reading →

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