Did you work at Longbridge ?

Sonic ZS · 28th March 2015, 21:52

Following on from ProfDave's recent post about his new duotone (and me not knowing I had a pic of it hidden away), it's got me thinking again about the history of Moonstone Tourer X702UOK - the first one off the line.

I'm sure that someone who worked at Longbridge must have taken a photo or two as it was being built ? Surely someone at the factory would have taken a snap, with it being the first of it's type to be built at Longbridge ?

So if you have any old albums, or know of anyone who worked there in 2001 on the 75 assembly lines, or later in the testing & development department, I'd be grateful to hear from you.

Many thanks

sworks · 29th March 2015, 09:39

Hope you have some luck with this. I had a similar idea when I bought mine. Spoke to a few people at past POL's and many remembered the three cars lined up at the end of the line and took photos, however, due to age and many many phone changes non of the images survived. One of John Towers handing my car over in person is the one I'm looking for

trikey · 29th March 2015, 15:22

I can agree with this, at Gaydon last year for the national, a guy came up to me and said it was good to see Kermit again!

Turns out he prepped the car ready for delivery to the tech Director, told me a few tales about the history too

Duotone · 29th March 2015, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

Following on from ProfDave's recent post about his new duotone (and me not knowing I had a pic of it hidden away), it's got me thinking again about the history of Moonstone Tourer X702UOK - the first one off the line.

I'm sure that someone who worked at Longbridge must have taken a photo or two as it was being built ? Surely someone at the factory would have taken a snap, with it being the first of it's type to be built at Longbridge ?

So if you have any old albums, or know of anyone who worked there in 2001 on the 75 assembly lines, or later in the testing & development department, I'd be grateful to hear from you.

Many thanks

When attending the Classic Car Show during November the club stand seems to attract quite a few Ex Longbridge production line and paint shop workers.

I'll have to remember to ask them if they worked on the first production tourer.

At last years show we were chatting to a ex paint shop worker who painted most of the Monogram cars.

Dave T

Greeners · 29th March 2015, 15:55

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Originally Posted by trikey

Turns out he prepped the car ready for delivery to the tech Director, told me a few tales about the history too

spill the beans then

Westonboy · 29th March 2015, 16:32

You might try giving member Stephen Fussell a pm, He might be able to help, he worked at Longbridge and is a mine of information.

jonathan63 · 29th March 2015, 20:03

A few years ago I posted a thread asking if there were any ex Longridge workers on the forum. I got no response. I got the impression they were keeping heads down.

Personally, I think they would feel proud to have worked there.

Sonic ZS · 30th March 2015, 17:10

Thanks for the replies guys, unlikely that I'll have the repairs finished in time for POL (but hope to bring it to Haynes in May).

Will try Stephen Fussell, thanks

flying_pig · 30th March 2015, 19:00

I work with few people that worked at longbridge i can ask them next time ill see them

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,826 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I can agree with this, at Gaydon last year for the national, a guy came up to me and said it was good to see Kermit again! Turns out he prepped the car ready for delivery to the tech Director, told me a few tales about the history too __________________ Lest we forget..

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Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,991 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Thanks for the replies guys, unlikely that I'll have the repairs finished in time for POL (but hope to bring it to Haynes in May). Will try Stephen Fussell, thanks __________________

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Westonboy Posted a thing or two Honda Jazz Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Llangollen Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 301 Thanked 344 Times in 158 Posts	You might try giving member Stephen Fussell a pm, He might be able to help, he worked at Longbridge and is a mine of information.

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