Feb
9
Downing Donovan – more…
This great photo has emerged with a couple of names too. Garage owner Ralph Shotter is here on the left, shaking the hand of a customer? In the background is Brian Shotter with the glasses […]
Jan
15
Downing & Donovan Period Advert
The original advert, direct from Microfilm isn’t the best quality so it has been recreated (almost) exactly the same as the original albeit a lot clearer. This is the first draft.
Dec
28
What can be seen?
A fantastic ‘new’ photo has emerged on the Isle of Wight heritage page on Facebook taken c1960 outside the Ryde Garage – Downing and Donovan. It is a great photo in its own right because […]
Nov
16
Original Advert Downing and Donovan
Further findings and this time it is rather brilliant – dates September 3, 1960 this is the advert by Isle of Wight Triumph Dealer Downing and Donovan for their new Triumph Herald Convertible available to […]
Oct
10
Downing and Donovan (Ryde Garage)
Downing and Donovan (Ryde Garage) Logo.
Apr
15
Ryde Garage – the last dealership
The last guise was as a Lancia dealer for Ryde Garage, Victoria Street, Ryde. The garage, at this point, was owned by Ralph Shotter who can be seen on the left in a jacket and […]
