Welcome to Automobilia-UK

Supplying vintage petrol pumps, globes, signs and general automobilia

Welcome to Automobilia-UK, the premier UK site for vintage petrol pumps and automobilia.

I began my love affair with cars 45 years ago when joining a village garage in Derbyshire. At the age of fifteen I started as an apprentice in the workshop and attended Derby College of Further Education to gain my qualifications as a vehicle technician.

Although I enjoyed working on vehicles my passion lay in the sales and business side and, by the age of 20, had become a director of the company.At around this time I attended the Jim Russell racing drivers school where I competed in formula ford racing until an ankle ligament injury sustained playing football cut short my involvement in both sports.

Having left the partnership, to branch out on my own, I ran my own business in Burton on Trent for many years. The business consisted of car sales, MOT station, body shop and general repairs. The business was built on contract work from the local breweries. On selling the business I concentrated my efforts on my passion for classic cars and memorabilia.

I have been married to my wife Jill for 40 years and we have three grown up children who all help in different ways with the business.

I recently became a grandad for the first time and now have a beautiful grandson George , the picture shows four generations of our family Dad David 80 my son Andrew and grandson George join me on opening day of new showroom.Other pictures of the family including Mum and Dad both 80 and celebrated 60 years of marriage  last year.

            

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We have now opened our new showroom in Burton on Trent for customers by appointment only.

           

Wheeler dealers Mike Brewer and Ed China with me at London Classic Car Show launch.James Martin TV chef also joins the fun.

 

I pride myself on the fact that 45 years ago I was trained and encouraged to offer old fashioned customer service, honesty and to operate with complete discretion.

These are all qualities that I continue to practice in the running of Automobilia-UK.

 

Rob Arnold
Sole proprietor of Automobilia-UK