Bristol Street Motors is on a quest to find individuals born in the Midlands 100 years ago to help celebrate the dealership’s own century.
The national automotive brand is extending a special invitation to those turning 100 this year to join in the celebrations to be held on 18 March at its first dealership, which still stands on Bristol Street in Birmingham.
Bristol Street Motors, which now fittingly has over 100 sites across England, and represents more than 15 of the world’s major manufacturers, is especially keen to find anyone born on 18 March 1924 and shares a birthday with the business.
The grand celebration is set to take place at the Bristol Street Motors showroom in Birmingham, where a nostalgic journey through the decades awaits the centenarians.
As part of the festivities, the distinguished guests will have the opportunity to indulge in afternoon tea, in the showroom which will be adorned with memorabilia from the past century, offering a nostalgic walk down memory lane for both the honourees and attendees.
Bristol Street Motors has played a pivotal role in shaping the Midlands’ motoring landscape over the last 100 years. From its humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of the community, the dealership has witnessed the evolution of the automotive industry. It went on to form the basis of Vertu Motors, now one of the UK’s largest motor retailer groups, when it was established in 2006.
Robert Forrester, chief executive of Bristol Street Motors, said: “Over the last 100 years, Bristol Street Motors has been a name synonymous with the best of the Midlands. While preparing for these celebrations we have uncovered documents and photos linking us with names like Noddy Holder, Ken Dodd and Aston Villa legend Dennis Mortimer. We’ve also found various advertising campaigns and newspaper articles that are hugely interesting, and show that our approach to being a positive force in the local community has remained consistent.
“We’re really keen to have a brilliant birthday bash, which celebrates others who have been around for the last 100 years, and if we can find anyone born on the same day, that really would be incredible. I’m really interested to hear how the area has changed over the years.
“While the first Bristol Street Motors dealership remains in the same place, it forms the core of a growing national business with dealerships across the country. We’ve come a long way since some of the black and white photos we’ve come across!”
If you or someone you know fits the criteria, please contact Caroline Walker at 01325 363436 or email [email protected] to ensure an invitation to the celebration by 29 February.
