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