Feb
7

Downing and Donovan – Research

UPDATED.Located on Victoria Street, Ryde on the Isle of Wight Downing and Donovan (Ryde Garage) was the Standard Triumph area dealer on the island. UPDATE.We have looked at the 1939 Census for Downing and Donovan […]

Oct
2

DL – The Classic Years

I am really chuffed to have this through the letterbox this morning. This superb 144 page book follows on from the hugely successful DL Isle of Wight Motor Vehicles 1896-1939 and is called The Classic […]

Jul
10

Standard Big 12

Isle of Wight International Classic Car show.   ‘Best in Show 2016’ winner a Standard ‘Big’ 12 presented by owner/restorer Keith Joiner. Less than a handful of this model remain and this car was actually […]

May
5

Ryde 1960

A fabulous photo from 1960 showing clearly how near to the sea Ryde Garage on Victoria Street was. This elevated shot doesn’t necessarily show the hill towards the sea but Ryde Pier can clearly be […]

Apr
24

The Isle of Wight

During a recent trip to the Isle of Wight we were able to visit the site of the Ryde Garage, Downing and Donovan and take a trip to the Records Office at Newport. We found new […]