tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post5331210692495545297..comments2024-02-15T01:26:32.192+00:00Comments on Vitessesteve - blog: College Motors Ltd of Bristol - Triumph Car dealers 11vitessestevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11392701711705440923noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post-2522157398845982612023-11-21T16:15:30.546+00:002023-11-21T16:15:30.546+00:00I have just had a message to say that Steve Riley,...I have just had a message to say that Steve Riley, Whizz, has passed away. He was at College Motors in 1971 when I started and still there in 1978, after that he worked at Ashley Autos and then had his own place, Piston Broke Engineering in Easton Bristol. His funeral is 15th Dec 2023 at Canford Crem. Dave Dyer Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post-50911731717904106962023-11-14T11:12:11.517+00:002023-11-14T11:12:11.517+00:00I started at College Motors Avon Street in 1971 as...I started at College Motors Avon Street in 1971 as a 16 year old apprentice, it was my dream place of employment! I was there for 7 years. I remember many people, Keith Toutt foreman, two Ians, Les, Richards, George the other foreman, Whizz, Jeff to name but a few. They were good times! Dave Dye Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post-84109922815378540412021-07-16T12:51:25.815+01:002021-07-16T12:51:25.815+01:00An address for Lex Mead is shown in the blog post....An address for Lex Mead is shown in the blog post. Alternatively you can check out the various dealer directories via my blog. Details of how are included towards the end of each dealer post.vitessestevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392701711705440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post-24708537016899684672021-07-16T11:52:14.966+01:002021-07-16T11:52:14.966+01:00Hello, A long shot BUT, Where was Lex Motor Compan...Hello, A long shot BUT, Where was Lex Motor Company Limited, Bristol. My MG Midget was sold from there in 1974Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125925212421188940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post-69173208056233535952021-04-26T08:43:09.377+01:002021-04-26T08:43:09.377+01:00Thanks for your comment. I would be happy to add a...Thanks for your comment. I would be happy to add a paragraph to my blog post if you like about your Dad's time at College Motorsvitessestevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392701711705440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post-75259258307138198402021-04-25T22:48:32.027+01:002021-04-25T22:48:32.027+01:00Hi Keith, my dad was Ken warburton, the managing d...Hi Keith, my dad was Ken warburton, the managing director about that time, do you remember him?Garysamtomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10807638541794810010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post-91680263962488985572021-01-24T11:50:29.674+00:002021-01-24T11:50:29.674+00:00Although not in garage trade found this interestin...Although not in garage trade found this interesting as these dealerships get forgotten thank you for postingl<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937171769877080068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post-74264247412003818342020-12-23T19:27:55.776+00:002020-12-23T19:27:55.776+00:00Keith it would be great to hear about your time wi...Keith it would be great to hear about your time with College Motors.vitessestevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392701711705440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13836246.post-77158383536113894022019-12-12T22:18:58.788+00:002019-12-12T22:18:58.788+00:00I served my apprenticeship with college motors aft...I served my apprenticeship with college motors after leaving school.it was a four year apprenticeship working on triumph cars.I think I started there in 1971 if I can help you with any information please ask,my name is keith.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04108993998841381214noreply@blogger.com