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1904 Speedwell

22
Feb

1904 Speedwell

Bodied by Chapman’s of Inverness for Culloden House and was subsequently used as a taxi in Sutherland, climbing the very steep Berrydale Braes on occasion. Never outside Scotland except for 3 successful Brighton Races. Seen here on the run with the McWhirter family onboard. Still in very original condition.

Powered by a 2 cylinder engine. Can reach 45mph, preferably downhill with a tail wind.

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We are open 11.00am - 5.00pm everyday from Easter Weekend until October 28th We are closed in Winter
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1910 Daimler Tourer

22
Feb

1910 Daimler Tourer

Engine: 2.1 litre 4 Cylinder
Output: 16 bhp
Top Speed: 45 mph

This car was supplied by Daimler as a rolling chassis and was delivered new to the Christie family of Blackhills near Elgin. The family commissioned a coachbuilders by the name of Shinnie of Aberdeen who built what you see today. The family had the vehicle up to 1939 where it appears to have been left to disrepair and was towed to the local scrapyard .

It was rescued from there by two Polish airmen and the car was completely restored and covered 60,000 miles in 45 years of ownership.
The vehicle was brought back to Elgin in 1995 and at that point when we first started the engine we realised just how quiet it is with its rather unusual wet sleeve linered engine.

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Opening Hours
We are open 11.00am - 5.00pm everyday from Easter Weekend until October 28th We are closed in Winter
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Bridge Street Elgin, Moray IV30 4DE 01343 544 933 info@moraymotormuseum.org
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1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre

22
Feb

1929 Bentley 4.5 litre

Engine: 4398cc
Output: 110 bhp
0 – 60: 10 secs
Top Speed: 100 mph

The 1920’s saw a change in ideas on chauffeurs and their importance and on the ‘type of car one would own’. This change saw owners and keen affluent drivers regard the Bentley as the sporty Rolls Royce.
Right from the start the 3 litre was setting a new standard in performance and they swept the boards in motor sport. The engine sizes grew up to an almighty 8 litre with speeds being achieved of 140mph in the mid 20’s.
This car is the 4.5 litre model believed to be the finest road car of the 1920’s Bentley’s for its mix of power and handling.
Originally bodied by Harrison as an open tourer the car is quite a short example and with the 40 gallon tank has a long range. We know the car ended up in Argentina and only returned to the UK in 1989 when the museum acquired the car and since them it has been extensively restored.

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Opening Hours
We are open 11.00am - 5.00pm everyday from Easter Weekend until October 28th We are closed in Winter
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Bridge Street Elgin, Moray IV30 4DE 01343 544 933 info@moraymotormuseum.org
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1929 Rolls Royce Phantom 1

21
Feb

1929 Rolls Royce Phantom 1

Engine: 7500cc
Output: 90 bhp
0 – 60: 16 secs
Top Speed: 90 mph

The twenties was a very prosperous period for Rolls Royce with coach builders backing some very unusual and bespoke bodies. At this time 70% of Rolls Royce were destined for the Middle East, and that is where this particular car went, with the company ‘Park Ward’ who were commissioned to build a hunting car for a wealthy Maharajah.
The design incorporates fold away seats in the rear to allow standing position and a lockable gun case in the back, it also has two very large spotlights that mount either side of the windscreen for picking out tigers at night.

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Opening Hours
We are open 11.00am - 5.00pm everyday from Easter Weekend until October 28th We are closed in Winter
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Bridge Street Elgin, Moray IV30 4DE 01343 544 933 info@moraymotormuseum.org
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1937 BMW 328

21
Feb

1937 BMW 328

Engine: Bristol 2 litre Straight Six
Output: 80 bhp
0 – 60: 12 secs
Top Speed: 100 mph

With its small dimensions and radical aerodynamic shape the car was competitive in all types of track events with its adjustable torsion abr suspension, the car is considered to be the finest all round pre-war sports car.

This particular car was supplied by the agents in Glasgow to a keen motoring enthusiast from East Lothian and he competed with the car all over the UK. As you can see by the above picture the windscreen was changed in the early 50’s and the car has since been known as the flat screen 328.

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We are open 11.00am - 5.00pm everyday from Easter Weekend until October 28th We are closed in Winter
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Bridge Street Elgin, Moray IV30 4DE 01343 544 933 info@moraymotormuseum.org
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1951 Frazer-Nash

21
Feb


1951 Frazer-Nash Mille Miglia

Engine: Bristol 1971cc
Power: BSI 140 bhp
Top Speed: 120 mph

Bought new by Joe Little of Aberdeen to go racing at Crimond and Charterhall. Seen here at Lake Como, Italy, prior to successful Mille Miglia in 1991. Driven by Mrs A McWhirter of Elgin

Tubular chassis with torsion bar rear suspension giving superb handling. Totally refurbished in the Moray Motor Museum workshops.


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Opening Hours
We are open 11.00am - 5.00pm everyday from Easter Weekend until October 28th We are closed in Winter
Contact Us
Bridge Street Elgin, Moray IV30 4DE 01343 544 933 info@moraymotormuseum.org

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1954 Lagonda V12

21
Feb

Lagonda


1954 Lagonda V12 Ex Le-Mans

Engine: V12
Output: 375 bhp
Top Speed: 180 mph

Rescued from a lock-up in Birmingham some 25 years ago and restored over a period of 20 years, this Lagonda ran at Le Mans, lying 12th prior to damaging the rear quarter and unable to continue at night with no road lights.

The V12 original engine was located in a Jensen 541 and since completion has competed at Le Mans (retired with a puncture) and had 2 wonderful victories at Goodwood including the prestigious Spirit of Goodwood Award.

Goodwood Greats: Lagonda V12 Mega-Gallery

Click HERE » for the featured gallery from the Goodwood Greats series courtesy of Goodwood Road and Race


Opening Hours
We are open 11.00am - 5.00pm everyday from Easter Weekend until October 28th We are closed in Winter
Contact Us
Bridge Street Elgin, Moray IV30 4DE 01343 544 933 info@moraymotormuseum.org

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1959 Jensen 541R

21
Feb


1959 Jensen 541R

Engine: 4000cc
Output: 150 bhp
0 – 60: 10 secs
Top Speed: 125 mph

Jensen had realised that there was a large market for rapid four seater GT cars. They kept costs down during production by using the powerful Austin engine and has carried out a lot of development with the fibre glass bodywork.
It was an instant success with the light weight and torque combined.
This particular car being an ‘R’ model had further developments made to it, the main difference being the rack and pinion steering which sharpened up the cars handling together with the fact it was the first car to have disc brakes all round.

The museum acquired this car as a true barn find and spent several years putting it back to arguably better than new condition.


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Opening Hours
We are open 11.00am - 5.00pm everyday from Easter Weekend until October 28th We are closed in Winter
Contact Us
Bridge Street Elgin, Moray IV30 4DE 01343 544 933 info@moraymotormuseum.org