Yes, a closer look at the original brochure shows GURDON. Thanks everyone for the correction.
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| Author: | kath20 [ Mon May 30, 2016 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Hi guys, does anybody know the name of the BMC dealer in Bathurst NSW during the 60s & 70s. Cheers |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Mon May 30, 2016 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
You are very patient in waiting 9 months for a reply. Sorry i don't have an answer but will have a poke around for you when I get a chance. viewtopic.php?t=90375 |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Mon May 30, 2016 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Gordon Motors, according to this 1970 Dealer list. Correction - Gurdon Motors Attachment: Dealers and Service Centres 1970 p1 low.jpg Attachment: Dealers and Service Centres 1970 p2 low.jpg
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| Author: | Bill B [ Mon May 30, 2016 7:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Wasn't it Barry Gurdon's? Not sure if it had a "trading as" name. The Bathurst car races had their scrutineering done there. |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Mon May 30, 2016 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
winabbey wrote: Gordon Motors, according to this 1970 Dealer list. It wasn't "Gordon" - "Gurdon" or "Girdon" Bill |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Mon May 30, 2016 7:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Heaps of internet hits on GURDON MOTORS. Now all you need is to find a sticker for you back window and a cover for your passport to service. |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Mon May 30, 2016 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Yeah, Im pretty sure it was Gurdon Motors as well. From memory they were on the corner of Durham and George Streets. I have a feeling it became Windsor's Garage for quite a while before they moved further down Durham Street. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Mon May 30, 2016 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Yes, a closer look at the original brochure shows GURDON. Thanks everyone for the correction.
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Mon May 30, 2016 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Bill B wrote: Wasn't it Barry Gurdon's? Not sure if it had a "trading as" name. The Bathurst car races had their scrutineering done there. Yes it was. They essentially founded the Bathurst Light Car Club, held their early meetings there. They may have morphed into Macquarie motors eventually in which case it may not be the same building I referred to earlier but same general area. |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Mon May 30, 2016 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
1310/71 wrote: Bill B wrote: Wasn't it Barry Gurdon's? Not sure if it had a "trading as" name. The Bathurst car races had their scrutineering done there. Yes it was. They essentially founded the Bathurst Light Car Club, held their early meetings there. They may have morphed into Macquarie motors eventually in which case it may not be the same building I referred to earlier but same general area. There are some newspaper articles that have Gurdon Motors at 218 Howick St Bathurst. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Tue May 31, 2016 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Gurdons were active in sponsoring several cars over the years and it was the scrutineering garage for the big race in the days when they examined your engine in detail after the event.... |
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| Author: | kath20 [ Tue May 31, 2016 1:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Thanks guys that is where my 69 Cooper S was bought from around June 69. It had five owners & I have tracked down all but the origional purchaser. Cheers. |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Tue May 31, 2016 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
When you get it going Kath, take it to Bathurst and get a photo taken at Barry Gurdon Drive (next to the mountain). There should be a street sign to photograph it next to. You may not be able to get a shot in front of the dealership itself. If the address gtogreen1969 suggests is correct, it's an IGA now - although I guess you could take a "symbolic shot". |
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| Author: | low n blown [ Tue May 31, 2016 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Hats off to you Doug You certainly are a wealth of information on here and your efforts are greatly appreciated. Well done. G. |
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| Author: | MiniBrad [ Tue May 31, 2016 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bmc dealer Bathurst |
Looking at that dealer list, I never knew some of those dealers were BMC dealers. Brad |
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