CHRYSLER PLANT IN CAPE TOWN
13th February 1959, Page 42
13th February 1959
Page 42
Page 42, 13th February 1959
— CHRYSLER PLANT IN CAPE TOWN
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AN agreement between Chrysler International, S.A., and Atkinson Oates Motors, Ltd., South Africa, has resulted in the formation of a new company, Chrysler South Africa (Pty.). Ltd., who will run an assembly plant and parts depot in Cape Town.
Both Chrysler and Sirrica vehicles will be assembled at the plant, and Chrysler's believe that they will now have an important market for British-built Dodge trucks.
The plant is located on a 21-acre site. and contains 215,000 sq. ft. of floor space. including an office building. The daily production capacity, with 650 employees. is 60 cars and 12 trucks.
Mr. H. G. Oates, president and managing director of Atkinson Oates Motors, will become chairman of the new company.