Rootes Archive “Heritage Certificates”.
Ever thought it’s a pity there are no Rootes factory production records? Ever wished you could know more about when your car was first registered and sold?
We have records available for:
Talbot (including pre Rootes) 1905-1939
Humber (including pre Rootes) 1915-1962
Hillman 1929-1962 (not 32-38)
Sunbeam-Talbot (including pre Rootes) 1932-1957
Singer 1945-1956
General Rootes/Chrysler (Ryton & Linwood) 1950-1976
Imps 1963-1976
Sunbeam Alpines 1959-1976
Sunbeam Tiger 1964-1967
Commer & Karrier 1934-1976
Avengers 1970-1976
The information we provide includes the chassis and engine number, vehicle type, colour, date of build, date of despatch and which dealer it went to, any factory fitted extras, and original registration details (date and place of issue) subject to information available. Click on the image to see a larger sample. In addition to the certificate, we supply a “Car Details” sheet which you can use to display at shows. This will contain similar information in a bolder format but without the owner’s address or other private information.
THE COST?
If we can locate the factory record, the cost of these certificates is £50
Replacement certificates £30
Overseas members, please add £5 to cover extra postal costs.
Cheques should be made payable to The Rootes Archive Centre Trust. If you wish to use PayPal please send payment to paypal@rootesarchivecentre.org.uk
We have some wartime records available but will always try to assist so contact us to see if we can assist
To order your Certificate, contact:
Bob Allan
Shadewood Farm
283 Chester Road
Grappenhall
Warrington
WA4 2QE
Tel: 01925 267084 (6-8pm eve.)
E-Mail: r.allan@rootesarchive.org
If possible, please include any known basic information about your car including its chassis-body number and original registration number; this will help the search through the factory records.
