A car named to coincide with the 1960 Games in Rome, the Rochdale Olympic is a car that deserves a few pics I think.
With more money behind the company to promote the car in motorsport, it's name could have become far more revered.
The company suffered a massive blow when a factory fire destroyed moulds and obviously caused financial strains too, which impacted on production.
Well received by the motoring press at the time, the quality of the car was very much at the mercy of the home kit car builder though, which I'm sure didn't help it's reputation.
A loyal club following, with many owners who have held onto their cars for years but somewhat overlooked by those without such long memories.
A great British effort and so much potential that some of us are still hoping to realise.....
With more money behind the company to promote the car in motorsport, it's name could have become far more revered.
The company suffered a massive blow when a factory fire destroyed moulds and obviously caused financial strains too, which impacted on production.
Well received by the motoring press at the time, the quality of the car was very much at the mercy of the home kit car builder though, which I'm sure didn't help it's reputation.
A loyal club following, with many owners who have held onto their cars for years but somewhat overlooked by those without such long memories.
A great British effort and so much potential that some of us are still hoping to realise.....