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Ian lawrence
New Zealand
105 Posts |
 Posted - 03/09/2013 : 03:04:47
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I have just emailed Kithead trust for information on my PA 1327 Engine AP1587.
They tell me to find out its history I need the original UK Rego number before the car arrived in New Zealand in the 1940s ? before they can give me any historical data?
Where do I find the original UK Rego number please ??
Cheers
Ian L |
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MaGic_GV
United Kingdom
868 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 08:47:59
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You might find it in the factory files, held by the MGCC in Abingdon - you can get copies of yours for a small fee but sometimes there is no info on a particular car.
Graham
"I'd rather be happy than right anyday" Slartybartfast, Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
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Robin Hamblett
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 09:27:35
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Hi Ian
I'm afraid there is no record of it in the register production records, these are based on the extensive research by the late Mike Hawke.
All that is recorded is as below:
Built on 25/7/34 and sold via E H Banfield to 1st owner S Harrocks on 1/9/34
John Inness at Kimber House may have a chassis file but it looks like there is now registration number recorded on the basis of the register files.
I had thought that The Kithead Trust would be able to help on this information but the rules may have changed.
Kind regards
Robin
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George Wilder
United Kingdom
91 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 13:03:57
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Robin
I doubt a rule change as the Kithead Trust ONLY has registration details from SOME registration areas for SOME periods.
See their website
No registration - no information.
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George Wilder
United Kingdom
91 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 13:07:31
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Robin
I doubt a rule change as the Kithead Trust ONLY has registration details from SOME registration areas for SOME periods.
See their website
No registration - no information.
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Mike the M
United Kingdom
481 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 21:44:38
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It may be a long shot, but an S. M. Harrocks did a lot of trialling, according to Cowbourne, in the 1930's.
Firstly in an N type Magnette in 1934, then in a P type, and lastly in a supercharged PB!
In 22/23 June 1935 he entered the Brighton Beer trial,and had his picture in the Light Car & Cycle Car magazine and according to Cowbourne the number appears to be ALJ 566.
Has anybody a copy of the magazine for the end June/ early July 1934 to check the picture?
"LJ" is Bournemouth "B" and the registration documents are at Dorchester. The Dorset Record Office, Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 1RP.
It may be worth an email, the address will be on their website.
Hope this is of use.
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Colin Butchers
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/09/2013 : 10:25:21
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Harrocks drove his PA in the 1935 Brighton to Beer Trial, and according to my notes, the Reg. Number is ALJ 666 - not ALJ 566. He also entered the 1936 Brighton to Beer with the blown PB, but I do not have a Reg. Number for that car. According to the current MMM Register, ALJ 666 is still owned by Graham Roots and is the car which has been displayed in the Brooklands Museum (in the Jackson Shed) for many years.
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Colin Butchers
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/09/2013 : 17:32:50
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Just noticed that S M Harrocks driving a blown PB won the 1500cc Super Sports Class at Poole Speed Trials on the 8th August 1936 with a time of 27.26 secs. Not many people know that !
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Ian lawrence
New Zealand
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Posted - 16/09/2013 : 02:23:47
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Many thanks to all who have contributed to my request for information on PA 1327 Engine AP 1587.
I have tried Kithead Trust and confirm No registration - No Information.
I have sent an email to archives@dorset.gov.uk thank you Mike Dalby. Thanks to all others , will post reply from Dorset Archives when to hand.
It never ceases to amase me as to how much information is available from forum members.
Cheers Ian  Spring is rolling into summer early yeha.
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