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1954 Morris Minor, 1098cc. Registration number OUE 657. Chassis number FAJ-11/244273. Engine number IOMA-U-H 262789 (please note this has not been changed on the V5C). The post-war Morris Minor, one of Alec Issigonis’s first masterpieces, became nearly as iconic during its 23 years of production as its ostensible successor and sister icon, the Mini. Released in 1948, it used unitary construction and torsion bar front suspension, although some other novel features, like a flat four engine, never reached production. Exports to the United States began in 1949, which required raising the headlamps from their position in the grille in order to meet local legislation. This change was soon adopted across the board. Initially the line included both two- and four-door saloons, and a jaunty little tourer which commanded about a third of the market. After Morris merged with Austin to form the British Motor Corporation (BMC), a Series II Minor was introduced in 1952 with the 803 cc overhead valve Austin A-series engine from the A30. A ‘Traveller’ estate car, a van and a pickup were introduced at this time, built on a separate chassis frame. OUE has had only two owners since 1978, one being Peter Roger of Doncaster who bought it on the 8th December 1978 from Bromsgrove Street Motors of Birmingham for £395, receipt on file. In 1981 it underwent a large restoration that cost £1,330.88 at the Morris Minor Centre of Bath. Our vendor, a neighbour, bought it from him in 1990 and has garaged it ever since. Used occasionally it has lead a gentle life and at some point in his ownership the engine was upgraded to the current 1098cc version. Well maintained it is now being sold due to lack of use. Unused for the last three years, it started with ease and was driven the 20 miles to the saleroom. Sold with the V5C, V5, 1978 and 1981 receipts, this Minor appears to be a solid example that also has a rare heater fitted.
about Lot 505
A The Hired Hand stationary engine, by Assoc. Mfs. Lt. of Waterloo, Iowa stationary engine, number 156427, mounted on wheels
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1938 Benelli M37 250 TNE, 248cc. Registration number 741 XUN. Frame number 25-10352. Engine number 4TNE 10352. Benelli was established in Pesaro, Italy in 1911, in 1921 Benelli built its first motorcycle, using their own 98 cc engine. Giuseppe Benelli was inspired by a theoretical study of an engine by Edward Turner published in 1925 by a French magazine and produced a 175 cc 4-stroke with "cascade" distribution and overhead camshaft of 1927, it soon became the "trademark" of the Pesaro house. The five cylindrical gears with straight teeth of the distribution (one of the crankshaft, three idle, one of the camshaft) were inserted (cascade) in a thin aluminum folder placed on the right side of the engine, on the top of which was mounted the "castelletto" of the distribution with the camshaft and barbells annexed. The whole was fixed to the engine head not rigidly, but leaving the coupling with a degree of freedom. This solution was patented in 1927 and began the commercial and sporting success of Benelli, which lasted until the outbreak of World War II. Two years after that, using a version specially designed competition engine, Tonino "the Terrible" took to the track. Riding a Benelli 175, Tonino Benelli won four Italian championship titles in five years: in 1927, 1928 and 1930 with engine single overhead camshaft (SOHC) version, and in 1931 with the double overhead camshaft (DOHC) version. After the commercial and sporting successes achieved with its 175cc model, the Pesaro-based company Benelli decided, in 1936, to create a more powerful 250 cc model. The Benelli 250 TN (Turismo Normale) met with good success, especially with the acquisition by the Royal Army of the military version M37, used for service purposes such as escorts and relay, while for the motorization of the fighting troops the most powerful were preferred Benelli 500 VLM . In 2003 Roy Steans of Surrey obtained a dating certificate from the Benelli Club for this machine, there are photographs on file pre restoration with and Italian license plate 1165 AG, for Agrigento, Sicily. In 2008 a VMMC dating certificate was obtained by Raymond Meggett of Lincoln as well as an MOT and our vendor purchased it, in a restored condition, in 2014. Little used over the years, this rare machine will require recommissioning before use. Sold with the V5C, 2008 MOT, two dating certificates and various paperwork.
about Lot 639
A group of six miniatures, THE MOST EMINENT ORDER OF THE INDIAN EMPIRE, C.I.E., Companion’s 2nd type (gold), The Order of St. John, Empress of India (silver), Delhi Durbar medal 1903 and Victoria Volunteer Officers
about Lot 142
A tender from a 5" gauge live stream locomotive, presented on a length of track, secured to a baseboard, 52 x 21 cm
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1960 BSA A7 Shooting Star, project. Registration number not registered. Frame number GA7 389. Engine number CA7 SS 6736. A nearly complete project, buyers should satisfy themselves as to the completeness of this project.
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A boxed Spectrum 48K+ (122-299959) contents to include, power supply unit, TV connection lead, tape player connection lead, user guide companion tape, user manual, together with a boxed Spectrum 48K rubber key to include a power supply, user manual, TV lead, tape deck lead and a Horizons software starter pack, games to include Chess, Planetoids plus Missile, Hungry Horace and others. To be sold on behalf on Monkey World, Dorset
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A Seaview model kit from the TV show 'Voyage to the bottom of the sea'. Made by Moebius Models from the USA. Voyage to the bottom of the sea was 1st aired in 1964 and ran for 4 seasons with 110 episodes being shown. Adapted from the 1961 film of the same name
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2011 Norton Commando 961 Sport, 961 cc. Registration number KJ51 COM. Frame number SAYCMM01SAY000213. Engine number 501/0037.
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1926 Dodge 116 Sedan, 3,500cc. Registration number BF 9273. Chassis number A 642744. Engine number B715429. The Dodge name has long been associated as a member of the Chrysler family; however, there was a time when Dodge was an entity of its own. John and Horace Dodge established their first machine shop in 1900 and their talents were quickly noticed by several pioneers of the early motor car. Ransom Eli Olds and Henry Ford both purchased engines, transmissions, and axles from the Dodge brothers and by 1913 the brothers realised that they were capable of building their own car. Plans were underway in 1913 and the first Dodge brothers' car left the factory in November of 1914. From the very start, Dodge gained a reputation as a sturdy car that offered superior reliability. Never one to make drastic changes, the Dodge Brothers only refined their design when the need arose. It was in this belief that the Dodge found its niche as a car that outlasted many other cars of the day. Within a mere two years of its introduction as a manufacturer, Dodge would rank fourth place in the industry in terms of volume. This older restoration was imported from the USA where it had been in long term ownership, it has matching engine and body numbers. Our vendor informs that the it has rear brake system only that work well, steering is good, gearbox has no issues and the electrics work. It is offered with Budd/Michelin steel disc wheels and five almost new Firestone tyres. The water pump leaks and needs the seal repacking (material included). When in California the alternator was rebuilt at a cost of $666 in 2009 and the carb rebuilt. Sold with the V5C, USA receipts for parts, a few related books and a small selection of spares.
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