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Cavies (sp?)

tomjohn · 2008-07-16 17:11:31

Hi there everyone Doing some research on dublin in the 60s. There was a shop on Georges St that sold Jags - think it was Cavies, but not sure - anyone know any better? Thanks TJ

16-07-2008 5:11pm

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tomjohn

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Hi there everyone
Doing some research on dublin in the 60s. There was a shop on Georges St that sold Jags - think it was Cavies, but not sure - anyone know any better?
Thanks
TJ

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#2 16-07-2008 5:55pm

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Its spelt Caveys,(Frank cavey and sons,dublin2)they assembled jaguar cars in the 50sand 60s,then just sold them,finally closing down in the 80s.

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#3 17-07-2008 5:46am

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In the '70s they were an Alfa Romeo dealer at the corner of Camden Street and Grantham Street. The Concern offices reception area used to be the showrooms.

I'm getting old :eek:

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#4 17-07-2008 8:10am

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Thanks for your help, gentlemen!
TJ

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52-55 Camden Street.

They started to import Jaguars here in 1937.

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#6 18-07-2008 8:00pm

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IIRC, Irish Vintage Scene mag did an article on Caveys (?) a few months ago.

www.irishvintagescene.ie

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