Not really technical, but does anyone know something about this kind of roof rack, how old and the likes.
I think, looking at the sticker it’s a Regal from Surrey (haven’t really found anything yet on google).
Found out, thanks to some guys at Volkszone, that it’s a Regal, built by a company called Frank Bros. in New Malden, Surrey.
Managed to find this on Minor Mania:
Accessories for Touring.
One of the few aspects in which the Minor does not compete quite so favourably with some modern, cars is in luggage accommodation. For normal trips, of course, or for long journeys on which only the driver and passenger occupy the car, the space is adequate; but with a full load of passengers and a lengthy tour in prospect, a roof-fitted luggage rack will be invaluable. It is sometimes possible to hire a rack for the period of the tour (the advertisement pages of the motoring journals should be consulted) but a good rack is usually a worthwhile investment and can enhance the appearance of the car. The “Regal” roof rack (made by Frank Bros., 129 Kingston Road, New Maiden, Surrey), for example, is fitted with ash slats that give it a most attractive appearance.
Got the old address as well, 129 Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey, is now an Italian restaurant :lol:
Still no idea about the date it was built tho.