1982 Payen Coopers Slough Berks Gasket Catalogue Popular Cars Light Commercials
An original October 1982 pocket catalogue from Coopers Payen Limited, located at P.O. Box 18, Edinburgh Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4TG. This 52-page reference guide, identified as publication PC2 (replacing PGG1), provides comprehensive gasket part numbers for popular cars and light commercial vehicles of the era. The manual covers a wide variety of manufacturers including Audi, Austin, BL Cars, Ford, Mini, Talbot, Vauxhall, and Volkswagen, listing specific components such as cylinder head gaskets, rocker cover seals, and crankshaft oil seals.
Payen is a historic name in the automotive sealing industry, long associated with high-quality engine gaskets and oil seals. By 1982, the company was part of the Coopers Payen group based in the Slough Trading Estate, one of the largest industrial complexes in Europe. This specific "pocket catalogue" was designed as a quick-reference tool for mechanics and motor factors to identify parts for the "popular" vehicles on British roads during the early 1980s. It reflects a transitional period in the UK car market where classic British Leyland models like the Mini and Allegro were still being serviced alongside an increasing number of continental imports from Audi and Volkswagen.
This vintage booklet is in good used condition. The covers show some light surface wear, minor creasing, and faint foxing consistent with age and shop use. The internal pages are clean, well-preserved, and the binding remains secure. There is a small vertical crease on the front cover near the spine. See Photos for Condition
Carefully packaged in a protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery. Shipped securely in a rigid mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.
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