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283 A quantity of miscellaneous pots to include: 293 A galvanized cattle feeder 100'' long x 31'' wide
terracotta, strawberry planter, etc. x 29'' high.
284 Two old bicycles, one having Sturmey-Archer 294 A galvanized cattle feeder, 100'' long x 31''
three speed gears. ** and books. wide x 18'' high.
285 A 'Caddy' aluminum trailer 530. 295 Two metal shelving units, 34'' x 12'' x 6'' high.
286 A four berth trailer tent with useful under-seat 296 A parasol with cast iron base.
storage lockers, various accessories including 297 An 'Eltex' greenhouse heater.
a transport cover-sheet, cushions, two 298 A quantity of fuel cans, an oil drum, etc.
mattresses, awning components, a gas ring 299 A 'Black and Decker' workmate and a work
hob. a sink, curtains, a spare wheel, tent-pegs, bench with vice.
a hammer, etc., A lightweight 25mm ball hitch 300 A quantity of garden tools, buckets ,etc.
towable home from home running on 5.00 x 301 A barn find MG YB four-door saloon motor car
10'' wheels and tyres. In transport format finished in red and black, (Originally was
measures 10'10'' long overall 57'' wide and 30'' probably finished in Dark green and Black).
high and in accommodation mode the covered Registration No. LWW 239, believed to have
area is 11'6'' x 7' long and 77'' high (all been manufactured on the 26th August 1952,
measurements approximate). Car No. YB/0675, Engine No.
287 A VW Beetle based Trike registration number XPAG/SC2/17569, Scuttle No. 478 SRZ 12592
Q612 VAF (Not transferable). Recorded at the - 125 MG 6335. The YB 1,250 cc overhead-
DVLA as a ''Runninwild'', she was first valve petrol-engined cars had a four-speed
registered on the 1st June 1997 and is gearbox with synchromesh on the the three
recorded as 1200 cc., the last M.O.T. test upper gears. These cars, the development of
expired, it seems, on the 18th July 2011. The which received the talented input of Alec
trike is currently SORN'd and the V5C is now Issigonis (famous for the designing of the Mini)
present. This rather unusual three-wheeled were quite revolutionary at the time in having
motorcycle was constructed as an R & R rack & pinion steering and independent front
project on an Aircraft carrier in the Falkland suspension with wishbones and coil springs,
Islands during the Falklands War, presumably the independent set-up having being
therefore either on H.M.S. Invincible or H.M.S. developed from the suspension of pre-war MG
Hermes. A previous owner is understood to racing cars. The YB was considered an
have toured the continent with her, towing a improvement on the Y(A) in having the
small trailer. As can be seen, she has a handling sharpened-up by the installing of a
Motorcycle-style front end and a VW Beetle air front anti-roll bar and up-rated shock
cooled rear end/transaxle/running gear. No absorbers, the front drum brakes being of the
engine is included with the trike, but a suitable twin leading shoe type. Inbuilt hydraulic
engine should not prove too difficult to source. jacking was also novel in the form the ''Smiths
The trike, which has obviously been road-legal, Jackall'' system, which could be selected to lift
is sold for restoration/ recommissioning and the front, the rear or indeed all four wheels off
should make an exciting winter project. As the ground. As can be seen, the car has been
with all motor vehicles sold through our partially stripped for renovation and the many
auctions, this machine is sold in its current components were found in the passenger
condition and all vehicles should be inspected compartment and in the boot. There is no
in person prior to bidding. N.B. BUYERS registration document currently to hand and
PREMIUM ON THIS LOT 10% + V.A.T. (Total the registration number is not presently
Premium 12% plus specific on-line bidding recognised at the DVLA, but it may well be
fees). feasible to retain the number with the
assistance of the excellent enthusiasts' clubs.
288 Two 'Raleigh' bicycles, to include: A 'Merlin' Here is an ideal winter project that should
gentleman's bicycle and a ladies 'Chilton' prove most rewarding in returning to the road
bicycle. one of the only 1,301 of these sporty-handling
289 A small trailer with spoke wheels. cars that was produced, very few of which
290 A Blacksmiths bellow, pump, heat reflector remain. The car's serial numbers are recorded
lamp, etc. on the International Y Type Register, but other
291 A wooden bench, 44'' wide x 20'' deep x 35'' relevant details are absent including its
high. country of location, colour, ownership,
condition, etc., Images of the various
292 A quantity of planters, watering cans, components present will be added shortly.
kneelers, bottle crates, etc.
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