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Coventrys first registered car, DU1, stands in a storeroom at the Daimler
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Coventrys first registered car, DU1, stands in a storeroom at the Daimler
Coventrys first registered car, DU1, stands in a storeroom at the Daimler Companys Radford factory as immaculate and road-worthy as the day it was biought nearly 50 years ago. The 23 h.p. sedan has attention lavised on it daily by a group of Daimler apprentices whose skill and enthusiasm have saved quite a number of historic Coventry cars from the scrap-heap, and converted them into exhibits which would grace any showroom. The vehicles are far from museum pieces however, for they are as mechanically sound as any of their modern counterparts, writes a " Coventry Evening Telegraph" reporter.
In our photo is Richard Crofts in the driving seat, Graham Turner(left) and Eric Lindsey checking the engine.
16th December 1960
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21574616
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This print takes us back to a significant moment in Coventry's automotive history. Standing proudly in a storeroom at the Daimler Company's Radford factory is DU1, Coventry's first registered car. Immaculate and road-worthy, this 23 h. p. sedan has been meticulously preserved by a group of skilled and enthusiastic Daimler apprentices. These talented individuals have dedicated themselves to rescuing numerous historic Coventry cars from the scrap-heap, transforming them into exhibits that would befit any prestigious showroom. However, these vehicles are not mere museum pieces; they possess the mechanical prowess of their modern counterparts. In this snapshot frozen in time on December 16th, 1960, we see Richard Crofts confidently seated behind the wheel of DU1 while Graham Turner and Eric Lindsey diligently inspect its engine. Their dedication to preserving Coventry's rich automotive heritage shines through as they lavishly bestow attention upon this iconic vehicle. This image encapsulates an era when students were honing their skills within the motor industry through hands-on training programs. It serves as a testament to Coventry's reputation as a hub for innovation and craftsmanship during the 1960s. As we gaze upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of how passion and expertise can breathe new life into historical treasures while keeping them relevant for generations to come.
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