Rootes started out in Maidstone, but moved their headquarters to Devonshire
House in London in the mid 20s. I think they still had the Maidstone
premises up until the Chrysler takeover though.
Russ Maddock
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----- Original Message -----
From: "T.J. Higgins" <tjhiggin@mapapp1.iss.ingr.com>
To: "Alpines" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 3:25 AM
Subject: Formula One (fwd)
> Please reply direct to Terry if you can help.
>
> Forwarded message:
> > I wonder if you could assist with a research query about the Rootes
> > Group (it's a most tangental query - the research is related to Formula
> > One!). I am given to understand that the UK headquarters of the Rootes
> > Group was based in Maidstone, Kent, until its sale to University Motors
> > in 1967.
> >
> > Is this accurate in all particulars?
> >
> > If it is, do you happen to know how much the property was sold for?
> >
> > Yours sincerely
> >
> > Terry Lovell
> > tlovell@tlovell.eurobell.co.uk
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