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Rootes Group

Consumer Discretionary
Facts
Company Type
British automobile manufacturer 1
Founded Year
1913 1
Status
Acquired 2
Chronology
Dissolved Year
1971 1
Company Type
Company Type (category)
Public 1
Connections

Operates In

Source Wikidata: Rootes Group

Parent Company Of

Source Humber Limited (Wikipedia)
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Manufactures

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Source Commer (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
Commer acquired the Karrier company in 1934 and Karrier joined the Rootes Group.

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Source Commer FC (Wikipedia)Lead, Rootes Group
Quote, Lead, Rootes Group
After the Rootes Group, which owned Commer, was purchased by Chrysler, the SpaceVan was also sold under the Dodge, DeSoto and Fargo marques.

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Source Hillman 14 (Wikipedia)History, Rootes control
Quote, History, Rootes control
During 1928 the Rootes brothers obtained control of Hillman.

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Source Hillman Avenger (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
originally engineered and manufactured by the Rootes Group in the UK

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Source Rootes Arrow (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
produced under several badge-engineered marques by the Rootes Group (later Chrysler Europe) from 1966 to 1979

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Hillman Husky (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
Chrysler Europe, new owners of Rootes

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Hillman Imp (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Hillman Imp is a small economy car that was made by the Rootes Group and its successor Chrysler Europe from 1963 until 1976.

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Hillman Imp (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Hillman Imp is a small economy car that was made by the Rootes Group and its successor Chrysler Europe from 1963 until 1976.

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Hillman Minx (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
the Minx and its derivatives were the greatest-volume sellers of the

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Hillman Super Minx (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
gave Rootes, and particularly its Hillman marque, an expanded presence

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Hillman Wizard (Wikipedia)Sales, manufacturer
Quote, Sales, manufacturer
Rootes entered the six-cylinder market again in 1934, with the introduction of the Hillman 16hp & 20/70 models.

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Humber armoured car (Wikipedia)Development
Quote, Development
shortly after war broke out the Rootes Group were approached to produce an armoured car

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Humber Hawk (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
The body was styled in Rootes' own studios

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Humber Pullman (Wikipedia)Imperial revival
Quote, Imperial revival
The range of large Humbers, including the Imperial, was withdrawn by Rootes in 1967.

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Humber light reconnaissance car (Wikipedia)Design
Quote, Design
Produced by the Rootes Group, the Humber light reconnaissance car was an armoured car based on the Humber Super Snipe chassis

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Warwheels.net: Humber Pig 1-Ton Armored Personnel Carrier (Warwheels.net)Specifications, manufacturer
Quote, Specifications, manufacturer
Chassis: Rootes Group, Limited

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Source Humber Pullman (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
the Rootes Group acquired a majority share holding in it

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Humber Sceptre (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
The Sceptre was positioned at the top of the mid-range Rootes Group cars

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Humber scout car (Wikipedia)History
Quote, History
One of these companies was Humber which along with other companies in the Rootes Group was already producing armoured cars and the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car.

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Humber Snipe (Wikipedia)Lead, Rootes Group
Quote, Lead, Rootes Group
Almost three years later Humber Limited joined what became known as the Rootes Group as part of a necessary restructure of Humber's capital and ownership in July 1932.

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Source Humber Super Snipe (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
Overall the finish reflected the excellent taste that distinguished Rootes Group products

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Karrier (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
In 1934 Karrier became part of the Rootes Group

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Rootes Arrow (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
produced under several badge-engineered marques by the Rootes Group (later Chrysler Europe)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Hillman Imp (Wikipedia)Derivatives, manufacturer
Quote, Derivatives, manufacturer
several badge-engineered derivatives, such as the luxury Singer Chamois (launched October 1964)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Singer Gazelle (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
following the take-over of the Singer company by the Rootes Group in 1956

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Singer Vogue (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
positioned above the Super Minx and Singer Gazelle in the Rootes Group range

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Sunbeam Alpine (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
produced by the Rootes Group from 1953 to 1955

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Sunbeam Rapier (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
The Sunbeam Rapier is an automobile produced by Rootes Group from 1955 until 1976

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Source Hillman Imp (Wikipedia)Chrysler acquisition
Quote, Chrysler acquisition
After Rootes Group's acquisition by Chrysler in 1968, the entire range was revised, except for the Stiletto.

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Sunbeam Tiger (Wikipedia)Manufacturer
Quote, Manufacturer
British Rootes Group's Sunbeam Alpine roadster

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Grace's Guide: Sunbeam-Talbot (Grace's Guide)History, 1936
Quote, History, 1936
Sunbeam and Clement Talbot were purchased by the Rootes Group.

Also in War and Military Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikidata: Humber armoured car

Located In

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is located.

Sources
1. Wikidata: Rootes Group
  • Wikidata Q1754320, weapon-system manufacturer (w-bbfill-military6-0927)
  • Wikidata Q1754320 P1454 -> Q5225895
  • Wikidata dissolved/abolished/organization dissolved (P576) date claim
  • Operates In: Automotive Industry, Wikidata Q1754320
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2. Rootes Group (Wikipedia)
  • Infobox: fate
    Acquired by Chrysler
  • In Group: Automobiles and Components Companies in Europe, Lead section
    The Rootes Group was a British automobile manufacturer and, separately, a major motor distributors and dealers business.
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Humber Limited (Wikipedia)
Parent Company Of: Humber Limited, Lead, ownership
Quote, Parent Company Of: Humber Limited, Lead, ownership
the Rootes brothers acquired 60 percent of Humber's ordinary capital, sufficient for a controlling interest
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