Local car dealer remembered: Ron Fort (17/7/1934 - 15/1/2024)

WELL-known in the district through his business, Hamilton City Motors, Ron Fort (right) persisted with brands such as Peugeot, Land Rover, Hyundai and Renault in a tough market – and succeeded. Pictured here in March 1993 with (left) trade teacher, Len Morse, where he was involved with a student automotive program; Daihatsu donated a car for students to learn modern mechanics. Ron died on January 15, 2024, aged 89. Photo: SPEC FILE.

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February 05, 2024 | 4:00 PM

RON Fort was born in Hamilton on July 17, 1934, to be the son of Gladys and Keith Fort, and younger brother of Phyllis.

His home was Clarence Street, followed by moves to Branxholme, Murndal and finally ‘Lanarch’, where Ron celebrated his 21st, having attended Gray Street Primary School and Hamilton High.