Can anyone enlighten me about the history of Rover and Tampico Pty Ltd at 43 Snook Street, Contarf? I had always thought of the Eagle Farm plant as the main Rover HQ, but I recently came across a blue era Rover stamped "Manufactured by Tampico Pty Ltd, Clontarf". Further research online shows there was also a ride on mower called the Rover Tampico, which must have had something to do with Tampico Pty. Ltd, judging by the name. This suggests they were making lawnmower frames as well as other Rover machines. This part of Rover history is a complete mystery to me. Can anyone shed some light on this part of Rover history?
A Google search shows that this location was once owned by Tampico Tools up to about 2012. It was later sold and became a tyre and suspension shop. Seems to be an empty building today.
Last edited by vint_mow; 13 hours ago. Reason: Photo added
Photo of Rover mower frame shows it is a slightly different style to the usual blue-coloured Rovers from the 1970s. The wheels are also different. Otherwise it has the typical Rover badges and stickers. I'd guess the 220 series engine would be original?
