VAUXHALL 30/98 HP, Sports Tourer
T1970.245
Vauxhall Motors Ltd, Luton Bedfordshire U.K. (Founded 1907). Production date: 1923(?) (13/08/1972: Registration details changed to ‘Sports Tourer 1925’, initialled by DH ; WAM correspondence c. 1982 refers to the 1924 Vauxhall. – see ‘WAM external correspondence RE date of manufacture.pdf’ in ‘Vehicles 2013 TC’ folder). OE187-262 manufactured by Vauxhall in 1925, therefore WAM’s Vauxhall OE190/191 was produced in 1925
Engine no. OE190. Chassis OE191. Maker’s HP: 30/98. RAC rating: 23.8HP
Ignition: High tension magneto, variable spark. Carburettor: Zenith aero type 48 R.A. Brakes: Vauxhall four-wheel braking system. 4 cylinders, 4.3 litres. Transmission: 4 forward and reverse gear. Body: natural polished aluminium (spokes and wings painted white – see images)
Detailed technical specifications/description in ‘WAM registration data – T1970.245 Vauxhall.pdf’ in ‘Vehicles 2013 TC’ folder
Concessional Licence: 1BCS 730 (Dick Garcia home)
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1970.245 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Apr 1970 |
| Credit: | Western Australian Museum Collection |
Measurement
| length | 4300mm |
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| height | 1580mm |
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| width | 1750mm |
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