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Think this is a bit beyond the AA's ability
The Wallis and Steevens Roller was steamed away from the garage
The sight that greeted us when we got the doors open
View across the garage after about 2 months of clearing
Mr Lillywhites MG...the dashboard was completely eaten away by woodworm
Front of the MG
Lubrication bay
Old Austin
One of the many petrol pumps
A second pump
One of the Rolls Royce cars
Missing the front Grill but that was in the back of the car
Second Rolls Royce
Second Rools being got ready to be extracted
Additional to this were a mass of spare parts plus the 6 steam engines. Being coal fired possibly not the place to upload images unless you guys want to see then
Cheers
Think this is a bit beyond the AA's ability
The Wallis and Steevens Roller was steamed away from the garage
The sight that greeted us when we got the doors open
View across the garage after about 2 months of clearing
Mr Lillywhites MG...the dashboard was completely eaten away by woodworm
Front of the MG
Lubrication bay
Old Austin
One of the many petrol pumps
A second pump
One of the Rolls Royce cars
Missing the front Grill but that was in the back of the car
Second Rolls Royce
Second Rools being got ready to be extracted
Additional to this were a mass of spare parts plus the 6 steam engines. Being coal fired possibly not the place to upload images unless you guys want to see then
Cheers
This is fascinating stuff Lamplighter, keep them coming (if you have any more). I'm sure that steam is allowed given the context of the original post.
So what was the background to the clearance? Was it disposal of the contents after the death of the owner and what happened to it all?
So what was the background to the clearance? Was it disposal of the contents after the death of the owner and what happened to it all?
Mr Lillywhite died in 1997 and the garage passed to his wife. Mrs lillywhite died late 2007 and as part of the disposal of of the estate the garage had to be cleared.
Many of the cars were beyond restoration, they stood there just as piles of rust. These were sent off for recycling after any parts recoverable were removed. The Austin, MG and the 2 Rolls Royce's were sold for rectoration. The Grey Fergie tractor and the two road rollers plus the 6 steam engines were all sold as were many of the fixtures and fittings from the garage. There were also vast quantities of old spares and these found homes with various retail oulets.
Some aditional pictures
The owner Mr Lillywhite in about 1959
The steam engines
Slightly overgrown
Ready to be recovered Marshall Roller
Marshall traction engine
Marshall Q class traction Engine
Second Marshall roller
Second Marshall Traction Engine
Wallis and Steevens Roller
The Q class was repaired and used to extract the other engines, alondside the Austin
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Cheers
Many of the cars were beyond restoration, they stood there just as piles of rust. These were sent off for recycling after any parts recoverable were removed. The Austin, MG and the 2 Rolls Royce's were sold for rectoration. The Grey Fergie tractor and the two road rollers plus the 6 steam engines were all sold as were many of the fixtures and fittings from the garage. There were also vast quantities of old spares and these found homes with various retail oulets.
Some aditional pictures
The owner Mr Lillywhite in about 1959
The steam engines
Slightly overgrown
Ready to be recovered Marshall Roller
Marshall traction engine
Marshall Q class traction Engine
Second Marshall roller
Second Marshall Traction Engine
Wallis and Steevens Roller
The Q class was repaired and used to extract the other engines, alondside the Austin
[url]
|http://thumbsnap.com/VoKBvgs3[/urlCheers
Edited by lamplighter on Sunday 1st January 18:02
Unfortunately that was the problem. So many people had broken into the garage over the years, causing damage to the contents, stealing parts and generally trashing the place. The store room was a classic example just about every box had been opened and the contents tipped on the floor, if it had remained untouched the value of the spares would have been incalcuable!
When the garage was opened up for clearing, it was a very select group of people who were allowed access. However even so during the clearance certain high value items were stolen by break ins between visits by "dealers" who were allowed access to view items for sale! Sadly nobody can be trusted these days.
Still it was now 4 years ago that we started and now the place has been converted to flats, I doubt we will ever see a similar clearance of such a piece of local history.
When the garage was opened up for clearing, it was a very select group of people who were allowed access. However even so during the clearance certain high value items were stolen by break ins between visits by "dealers" who were allowed access to view items for sale! Sadly nobody can be trusted these days.
Still it was now 4 years ago that we started and now the place has been converted to flats, I doubt we will ever see a similar clearance of such a piece of local history.
I live in Manor road so drive past this everyday. It was an amazing sight seeing the traction engines and cars being moved, several of the traction engines were working when put on the low loaders.
I always thought it would make a great bar/restaurant for petrolheads, with cars and memorabilia galore. As it stands it looks well done and is a great looking retro building. I believe that the fascia had to remain as is, which is why it has been deveopled the way it has.
I always thought it would make a great bar/restaurant for petrolheads, with cars and memorabilia galore. As it stands it looks well done and is a great looking retro building. I believe that the fascia had to remain as is, which is why it has been deveopled the way it has.
Hi - I am a reporter at a press agency in Lewes and wanted to talk to you about your amazing pictures of the vehicles being taken out of Manor Road Garage. The garage itself has been restored now and turned into flats but as it is a listed building has kept the art-deco façade. Please could you give me a ring on 01273 486851? Thanks, Harriet.
S6 Devil said:
I live in Manor road so drive past this everyday. It was an amazing sight seeing the traction engines and cars being moved, several of the traction engines were working when put on the low loaders.
I always thought it would make a great bar/restaurant for petrolheads, with cars and memorabilia galore. As it stands it looks well done and is a great looking retro building. I believe that the fascia had to remain as is, which is why it has been deveopled the way it has.
Had exactly the same idea and looked around this place in 2006 with a suitably wealthy interested party. Unfortunately, being listed and the value of land around here meant that a restored garage (to sell sports and performance cars from) with coffee shop wasn't viable versus bidding against anyone developing into flats. So the idea never got off the ground. I think the flats look good, perfect for a young retired person to sell a few cars from home with pics taken by the pumps maybe!I always thought it would make a great bar/restaurant for petrolheads, with cars and memorabilia galore. As it stands it looks well done and is a great looking retro building. I believe that the fascia had to remain as is, which is why it has been deveopled the way it has.
Some of the flats are still empty. Its pretty overpriced for the area to be honest. Its also on really a facade of the original that was kept and the rest is new build. I have heard a number of people who have looked at it are disappointed that its not a bit more art deco inside, maybe they missed a trick and therefore the buyers arent there.
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