I can't really identify any of the gadgets on the dashboard, but I'm particularly curious what the big metal bracket on the passenger side rail is for, the silver bar thing laying on the parcel shelf that looks like it might somehow slot into it, and what looks like some kind of gauge off a steam-engine mounted behind the steering wheel...
Some previous discussion on the eBay thread here and here.
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UHR850 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:13 am The big metal bracket must be an ashtray.
Kees.
Which one?!
The thing fastened to the passenger door is an ash tray
The thing fastened to the dash rail to the right of the switch panel is a cigarette holder/dispenser
Hard to tell from the pictures, but the sight glass thing is probably something to do with the Redex injection and the other maybe some form of heater or demister?
the round glass thing by the driverside A pillar / dash rail is part of the Redex lubricant system. My scrap / donor A40 had one fitted. The grey thing on the dash might be a heater to defrost the back window (obviously it's not in place) the hear from an element comes out a slot and rises, clearing the condensation.
I hope that has been preserved in its original state and not restored, fantastic patina. Love the gear lever cranked extension, another one on top of that and the rear seat passenger could do the gear changes
"Get the wheels in line, Get the wheels in line with it! ..... and then slam your brakes on or we'll be in the cabin ! "
1963 Morris Mini Minor Superdeluxe
2014 Freelander 2 SD4
This reminds me of another similar car, owned since new by an old boy who fitted every conceivable period extra into it. Kept a fuel diary and often did long trips to watch his football team home and away. Think the reg had “SPE” in it. Anyone remember this car?
I'm not too sure that these wonderful 'era' cars should stay as they are, especially that redex car. Yes, leave the body and patina. But as for the rest of the pure crap, like the gadgets and this that and the other...... anyway. To me, it makes me think what sort of sad old fart would fit that sort of shite!
Jib4100 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 21, 2021 8:50 am
HI everyone, 59 MKK is my car. Ive owned it for the last 4 years, other than a deep clean and making sure its mechanically sound its untouched.
The big metal bracket must be an ashtray.
