Discounts of up to 50 per cent were being offered by Ringways during their 25th anniversary days in May 1980 - to say 'thank you' to the public. "We sincerely want to show our appreciation to the public for their support over the years," said group managing director Derek Boocock. "We are offering discounts of up to £600 on new Fords and £200 on used cars."Discounts of up to 50 per cent were being offered by Ringways during their 25th anniversary days in May 1980 - to say 'thank you' to the public. "We sincerely want to show our appreciation to the public for their support over the years," said group managing director Derek Boocock. "We are offering discounts of up to £600 on new Fords and £200 on used cars."
Discounts of up to 50 per cent were being offered by Ringways during their 25th anniversary days in May 1980 - to say 'thank you' to the public. "We sincerely want to show our appreciation to the public for their support over the years," said group managing director Derek Boocock. "We are offering discounts of up to £600 on new Fords and £200 on used cars."

16 Leeds garages you (probably) bought a car from in the 70s and 80s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 6th Jul 2023, 04:45 BST

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They are the garages which sold a vision of life in the fast lane for a generation of car-buyers.

These photo memories showcase the garages from which you bought a car - used or new – during the 1970s and 1980s. Brands including Ford, Volkswagen, Renault, Peugeot and Volvo are all featured. They feature car dealerships as well as smaller independent showrooms who competed for sales against the big boys. READ MORE: Changing Leeds - The highs and lows of city centre parking down the decades LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Ringways showroom pictured in May 1980.

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Ringways showroom pictured in May 1980. Photo: YPN

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Arnold G Wilson's showroom on Low Road in Horsforth. Pictured in October 1983.

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Arnold G Wilson's showroom on Low Road in Horsforth. Pictured in October 1983. Photo: YPN

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Lookers of Leeds on Burley Road pictured in January 1983.

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Lookers of Leeds on Burley Road pictured in January 1983. Photo: YPN

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Tate Cars on Balm Road in Hunslet pictured in May 1978.

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Tate Cars on Balm Road in Hunslet pictured in May 1978. Photo: YPN

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Wright's Garage on Kirkstall Road pictured in June 1984.

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Wright's Garage on Kirkstall Road pictured in June 1984. Photo: YPN

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The new look Arnold G Wilson showroom in Alwoodley pictured in August 1982.

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The new look Arnold G Wilson showroom in Alwoodley pictured in August 1982. Photo: YPN

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