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pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22778 Location: UK

it looks like a dismantled Ruby, with an alloy head and a few odd bits thrown in for good measure Smile

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Salopian · Joined: 05 Jan 2010 Posts: 354 Location: Newport Shropshire

You are quite correct I think Rick - may not be VSCC eligible as long wheelbase chassis but total confusion seems to exist in that regard!
As I recall the aquaplane head is post war but could be wrong.
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mikeC · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:30 am Post subject:

The PL registration number dates from 1930-31, and he does say there is also some Ruby spares, so it may well be a short chassis-based load of bits... but about £1000-worth tops, I would have thought Rolling Eyes