TCCI
11-05-2010, 01:37 PM
Rover dealership; closed 2006
In the late 1980s, Richard Cort launched dealerships in Oldham and Burnley before setting up adjoining Rover and Fiat franchises in Blackford Bridge, Bury, in 1990 and 1993 respectively.
Later, he expanded into Rossendale with a Kia dealership.
Mr Cort, a long-time supporter of the Bolton Lads and Girls Club, became a national and prominent player in representing the interests of 264 dealerships when he became chairman of the MG Rover Dealers Council.
After the demise of MG Rover, the businessman called for Government aid to save Rover dealership jobs. He was apparently owed a six-figure sum.
Mr Cort effectively closed one MG Rover franchise in Bury but saved the 28 jobs involved when it subsequently reverted to Chrysler Jeep.
But earlier that year, the franchise was sold as were other Cort dealerships.
Visited with {WIMR}
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Cherry Picker.
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Thank you.:)
In the late 1980s, Richard Cort launched dealerships in Oldham and Burnley before setting up adjoining Rover and Fiat franchises in Blackford Bridge, Bury, in 1990 and 1993 respectively.
Later, he expanded into Rossendale with a Kia dealership.
Mr Cort, a long-time supporter of the Bolton Lads and Girls Club, became a national and prominent player in representing the interests of 264 dealerships when he became chairman of the MG Rover Dealers Council.
After the demise of MG Rover, the businessman called for Government aid to save Rover dealership jobs. He was apparently owed a six-figure sum.
Mr Cort effectively closed one MG Rover franchise in Bury but saved the 28 jobs involved when it subsequently reverted to Chrysler Jeep.
But earlier that year, the franchise was sold as were other Cort dealerships.
Visited with {WIMR}
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/thecatcreptin/Richard%20Cort%20Rovers%20Oldham/GarageCastleMill09May10.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/thecatcreptin/Richard%20Cort%20Rovers%20Oldham/GarageCastleMill19.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/thecatcreptin/Richard%20Cort%20Rovers%20Oldham/GarageCastleMill5.jpg
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http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/thecatcreptin/Richard%20Cort%20Rovers%20Oldham/GarageCastleMill8.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/thecatcreptin/Richard%20Cort%20Rovers%20Oldham/GarageCastleMill9.jpg
Cherry Picker.
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/thecatcreptin/Richard%20Cort%20Rovers%20Oldham/GarageCastleMill17.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/thecatcreptin/Richard%20Cort%20Rovers%20Oldham/GarageCastleMill10.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/thecatcreptin/Richard%20Cort%20Rovers%20Oldham/GarageCastleMill11.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/thecatcreptin/Richard%20Cort%20Rovers%20Oldham/GarageCastleMill15.jpg
Thank you.:)