Rootes Factory Linwood
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Uploaded by emmamykytyn on Apr 30, 2006
Photos of the derelict Rootes Factory at Linwood
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No, Sirjivebunny is correct. Lord Rootes wanted to build the new plant next to his existing one in Coventry, but the conservative government of the day wanted to address the high unemployment in the area following the run down of the shipbuilding industry and more or less forced its location in Linwood.
Chrysler actually stuck with the UK factories for a good number of years, only selling out when economic problems dictated drastic change including the sale of all UK plants to Peugeot Citroen.
Turbeam 3 months ago
Chrysler screwed funding out of the Labour Government then deserted the UK at the first opportunity!
However the workforce weren't helped by a little commie union leader who called them out on strike at the drop of a hat! Ironically enough, as they were heading for the dole, he got a top union job down south!
aja007 5 months ago
I recall that also occured with the Hillman Avenger - when the Imp ceased production (replaced by the Chrysler Sunbeam) and the Avenger had a facelift, Avenger assembly was moved to Scotland, finally putting its production under one factory roof...
joh2 2 years ago
inexperienced work force ? no militant yes
rabblue 2 years ago
True! Might be a bit far to ship the cylinder head if you're planning on finishing the engine in Coventry like Rootes did!
SirJiveBunny 2 years ago
Better not build any cars in far off Japan then!
BillDFC 2 years ago
The problems with strikes weren't just at Rootes of course - but other problems made Linwood vulnerable, sadly. the Imp was shipped back and forth to Coventry for finishing and the whole plan wasn't practical.
SirJiveBunny 2 years ago
Not true - the opposite in fact. It was a government scheme that initiated Linwood in the first place. The impractical location of the factory (300 miles from Coventry), inexperienced and militant workforce helped kill Rootes off.
SirJiveBunny 2 years ago
All part of the government master plan to have car manufacturing based in England.
BillDFC 2 years ago
That's actually the engine die-casting plant.
The old assembly blocks and unit machine shop were knocked down about ten years ago.
I haven't been out there for a while but I'm told the site's been completely cleared, with only the concrete base remaining.
newforestroadwarrior 3 years ago