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mikeholi
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16/11/2015 : 12:54:37
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When I worked in Henley-on-Thames many years ago the local photographer was Bushell and Sons whose shop was opposite my office.
I think I must have got the two photos from there as their stamp is on the reverse of the pictures.
Squire Motor company was in Remenham Hill and started by a young Adrian Morgan Squire in the 30`s. He used to work for MG before embarking on his own
They made very attractive sports cars which were probably too expensive.
Only 7 were made before the company failed.
The photos are not of a Squire however, so does anyone out their have any knowledge /input as to why they were looking after a racing MG
MikeHoli
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Oz34
United Kingdom
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Ian Bowers
United Kingdom
962 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2015 : 14:24:37
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Like the 'slicks'!
Ian Bowers
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Gerhard Maier
Germany
902 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2015 : 14:43:41
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Isn't that a lovely photo with Jock Manby-Colegrave and his proud and happy Crew !
K3004 was fitted with a short-tail body, and prior to his leaving for the 1933 RAC Ulster TT, the photo was taken outside the Remenham Hill Garage with the men who built the Squires.
Later this photo also graced the cover of the Magazine "Vintage" Volume 1 Number 5 (Four Shillings)
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Edited by - Gerhard Maier on 16/11/2015 14:44:54 |
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Mike the M
United Kingdom
485 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2015 : 15:47:57
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Jonathan Wood has just published his book "Squire, the man, the cars and the Heritage"
Full details at www.squirebook.co.uk so all the "gen " should be in there!
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mikeholi
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2015 : 17:00:43
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Dave
Thanks for that link
That discussion helps to enlighten me considerably
Mikequote:
Originally posted by Oz34
Hello Mike,
This is the K3, K3004 belonging to Adrian Squire's colleague "Jock" Manby Colgrave. In case the search function is still down, go to http://www.triple-mregister.org/forums/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=5930 and you will find quite a long discussion about it.
Cheers,
Dave
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3691 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2015 : 17:06:28
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A print of the second picture used to hang in the public bar of the Chequers Inn at Fingest - one of my locals - although no one there was ever too certain why. It's only few miles from Henley-on-Thames though....
Dick Morbey
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mikeholi
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 17/11/2015 : 17:48:51
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Dick
What is the Chequers Inn like these days. I used to go there on many occasions in my younger years
Mikequote:
Originally posted by DickMorbey
A print of the second picture used to hang in the public bar of the Chequers Inn at Fingest - one of my locals - although no one there was ever too certain why. It's only few miles from Henley-on-Thames though....
Dick Morbey
PA/PB 0743
Frieth, Oxon, UK
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3691 Posts |
Posted - 17/11/2015 : 19:47:34
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Mike, like all pubs its fortunes ebb and flow, but at present it's good with good food too!
Dick Morbey
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Brian Kelly
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - 18/11/2015 : 03:01:48
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In the second photo of the K3 from the side view there seems to be what looks like an air scoop to cool the oil sump.
Any comments?
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Ray Masters
United Kingdom
576 Posts |
Posted - 18/11/2015 : 08:59:59
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| The K3 carries a spare wheel but does not appear to be registered for the road. Could that have been to comply with some race regulation?. |
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Colin Butchers
United Kingdom
1487 Posts |
Posted - 19/11/2015 : 10:57:26
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Manby-Colegrave entered K3004 in the RAC TT Race at Ards Circuit on the 2nd September 1933 and carried race number 18. I don't know whether U.K. road registration was needed for this race but I would have thought so. He and his co-driver E L Gardner came 7th and were the fourth M.G. to finish, behind Nuvolari,(K3003) Hamilton (J4002) and Hall (K3006). A good effort by Squire Motors.
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giw
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/06/2016 : 08:59:57
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I am searching for any information regarding my father's time at Squire where he was involved in the building of these beautiful cars. His name was Hector George Wond. A copy of his marriage certificate appears in Jonathon Woods book Squire, the witnesses on the certificate were Adian Squires secretary Miriam Sargeant, Squire sales director Reginald Slay and store man Sid Hiscock. Any information would be much appreciated
Geoff Wond
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3691 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2019 : 20:49:54
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A quick family update on the Remenham Hill/Squire scenario. One of my sons and his family recently moved to the house next door to the former Squire Works. The link with the old business is maintained by the adjacent Whitehill garage, which receives occasional visitors intent on following the Adrian Squire trail.
All of this prompted me to buy the excellent Jonathan Wood book on the Squire story, which I was interested to note contains acknowledgements for the contributions made by numerous Triple-M luminaries!
Dick Morbey
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Ross Kelly
Australia
228 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2019 : 21:39:51
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Hi Ray,
I have not been able to find any photos of K3004 with UK registration.
It has at times in Australia had the UK registration number JB 1411 displayed but this is not a legitimate AUS registration number.
cheers
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/02/2019 : 12:46:20
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Very well known photos - wouldn't it be great if the service van had also survived!
Ross is the lucky current owner of K3004.
George
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