Birmingham Road Art Deco factory mystery?

[dutchman]

Does anyone know the origins of this factory on the Birmingham Road just outside Allesley?



There is speculation that it may have been a pre-war shadow factory built for Standard's but I can't find any documentary evidence for this.

[rebbonk]

It was likely at one time part of BL. I remember it having a name on it, something along the lines of "Spares department." Possibly Triumph, but I wouldn't stake my life on it.

It was also at one time a computer aided design company specialising in automotive work. The name escapes me for now, but I think it's referenced in the motor museum somewhere. - Possibly MGA (Mike Gibbs Associates)?

HTH

[dutchman]

Thanks Rebbonk.

There's a question on the subject in the forum at Historic Coventry but no matching picture or replies as yet.

http://www.historiccoventry.co.uk/forum/forum-posts.php?id=68

[Elaine]

I just asked my other half and he says it was the JRT service department. He worked in the publications dept to the right of it. It was sold off after JRT split up and then it became MGA.

[dutchman]

I just asked my other half and he says it was the JRT service department. He worked in the publications dept to the right of it. It was sold off after JRT split up and then it became MGA.

I have to ask Elaine, who are JRT and MGA?

[Elaine]

Jaguar Rover Triumph and Mike Gibbs Associates

[dutchman]

Jaguar Rover Triumph and Mike Gibbs Associates

Ah, I see! Thank-you Elaine