Renault 4 seater,Swansea 1913-1920

[bernard_lewis]

Never heard of them. Don't think they are still around though a Google search might throw up something.

Bernard

[bernard_lewis]

Not heard of them.

Bernard

[CarolA3]

Hello phipps1,

I worked for the old General Accident insurance co. a long time ago (but after 1920!).  They were based in Perth, Scotland and had acquired several smaller companies with Scotland/Scottish in their names.  A few years back they merged with Commercial Union to form the giant CGU.

The name could have changed again, I've lost touch, but every insurer has archives and someone will know where they are now.  However there's no legal obligation to keep old motor policy records so don't get too excited 

Good luck,
Carol

[Morganllan]

Moderator Comment: several threads merged   

[phipps1]

Moderator, I appreciate your help.
phipps1

[lizholt]

Hi Phipps,

see my reply to your other post on this subject - I believe that the 'Roberts and Son' you mention was my GGrandfather's firm, Ivor L Roberts, who was a dealer in Renault motorcars in Swansea's Oxford Street in the the 1910s, 20s and 30s. he also sold many other makes of motorbicycles and cars, but Renault was his main car manufacturer.

Lizholt

[lizholt]

Hi again,

just for interest, I attach some copies of just a few of the many adverts placed by Ivor L Roberts in the local press during the 1920s. He sold many makes of cars and motorbikes, but was also a keen patron of the Swansea and District Motorcycle Club. My Grandmother was one of their first female trials racers in the 1920s!

[phipps1]

Hi Phipps,

see my reply to your other post on this subject - I believe that the 'Roberts and Son' you mention was my GGrandfather's firm, Ivor L Roberts, who was a dealer in Renault motorcars in Swansea's Oxford Street in the the 1910s, 20s and 30s. he also sold many other makes of motorbicycles and cars, but Renault was his main car manufacturer.

Lizholt

Hi lizholt,
Thank you,yes,I have read your other reply.Do you know if any of your Gt.Grandfather's business records were preserved/are held by  any organisation ?
Kind regards,
phipps