| Marendaz Special Sports 1936 | |
| Marendaz Special Cars Ltd, England | |
| These low-slung, attractive sports cars were successful in many competition events, breaking a number of records. This particular car was built to race in the 1936 Ulster TT, and broke the 2 ltr lap record for the course. Its first registered owner was Mr Alfred Moss, the father of Stirling Moss. | |
| 6 cylinder Coventry Climax, 90 bhp, triple carburettors, 2000 cc. | |
| Marion Tourer 1913 | |
| Marion Motor Car Co, USA | |
| One of only two Marions known to have been imported to New Zealand, this exhibit has travelled less than 4000 km. | |
| 4 cylinders, 101 mm bore, 101 mm stroke, 3236 cc, 3 forward gears and reverse are fitted into the rear axle assembly. | |
| Maserati 250F 1954 | |
| Officine Alfiere Maserati SpA, Italy | |
| One of the last factory race cars made by Maserati, which in 1957 began phasing out production of Grand Prix racers in favour of luxury grand touring models. Often described as the most classically beautiful post-war single-seater racing car, the 250F had many international racing successes and was a favourite of racing driver Stirling Moss. | |
| 6 cylinders, 2493 cc, 84 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, 270 bhp. Max speed, 300 km/h (180 mph). | |
| Maserati 8CLT Racing Car 1950 | |
| Officine Alfiere Maserati SpA, Italy | |
| Two 8CLT/50's were built to compete in the Indianapolis 500 but were never raced there. Instead they were sold to New Zealander, Fred Zambucka, who raced them with moderate success. When owned by Frank Shuter of Christchurch in 1959, this car established a New Zealand 3 ltr record of 267 km/h (167 mph). In test drives at the Modena Autodrome in Italy, an 8CLT attained speeds in excess of 290 km/h (180 mph). In 1960 one CLT was sold to an American buyer, while the other was sold to a speedboat enthusiast who used the engine with the chassis and in 1963 the car was bought by Len Southward. | |
| Straight 8 supercharged, 78 mm bore, 78 mm stroke, 2984 cc, (430 bhp at 6500 rpm), 32 valves. Kerb weight, 1100 kg (2420 lbs), fuel capacity, 270 ltr (60 gals). | |
| Maudslay Phaeton 1913 | |
| Maudslay Motor Co, England | |
| The Maudslay Motor Co was a branch of the well known engineering firm who made marine engines and had built a steam carriage as early as 1835. The overhead camshaft and direct valve action was patented in 1903 by Maudslay, used currently by many engine makers. Restored by Mr Roy Southward. | |
| 4 cylinders, ohc, 90 mm bore, 130 mm stroke, 3308 cc. Price ?555. | |
| Maxwell 1909 | |
| Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Co, New Jersey, USA | |
| Built by Jonathan Maxwell and Ben Briscoe, the Maxwell first appeared in 1904. Produced as a flat-twin runabout with square 4x4 cylinder dimensions, these conventionally bonneted styled vehicles featured mechanically operated inlet valves, thermo-syphon cooling and were shaft driven. | |
| 1647 cc, flat-twin 14 hp water cooled. | |
| Maxwell Runabout Junior 1911 | |
| Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Co, USA | |
| Using the slogan "perfectly simple - simply perfect"?, the Maxwell became a popular car and scored outright victories in the Glidden Tours of 1911 and 1912. In 1923 the company was purchased by Walter P Chrysler, and the Maxwell gave way to the Chrysler and Plymouth models. | |
| Flat twin, 101 mm bore, 101 mm stroke, 1618 cc. Two-speed gearbox with planetary gears. | |
| MAYBACH Mercedes | |
| Freshly & beautifully restored by our own shop. Full info to be detailed. Meanwhile look and wonder. | |
| Mercedes 28/95 1914 "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang" | |
| This car was built by Darcy Nicholson of Timaru and is a copy of the famous racing cars of Count Zborowski, known in the 1920s as "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bangs". This exhibit is powered by a Mercedes aero engine similar to that which powered the Zeppelin air ships. The chassis is a standard Mercedes 28/95 and was originally fitted with a six cylinder Mercedes Knight sleeve valve engine. | |
| 6 cylinders, 162 mm bore, 202 mm stroke, 23,000 cc, 1000 hp, four miles to the gallon! | |
| Mercedes Benz 300 Saloon 1957 | |
| Daimler Benz AG, Germany | |
| One of the most popular of all Mercedes Benz models, the 300 was introduced in 1951 and represented Mercedes' postwar return to the luxury saloon market. | |
| 6 cylinders, overhead camshaft, 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 2996 cc (136 hp at 4500 rpm), 2 multi-stage carburettors with automatic choke. | |
| Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing 1955 | |
| Daimler Benz AG, Germany | |
| Derived from the racing type W194, the 300 SL was the first post-war sporting Mercedes Benz. The production version type W198 was unveiled in New York in 1954. With Bosch direct fuel injection, space frame chassis, and its unusual gullwing body, the car soon established itself as one of the most desirable high performance cars of all time. | |
| 6 cylinders in line ohc, canted block, water cooled, 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 2996 cc (215 bhp at 6200 rpm). | |
| Mercedes Benz 38/250 1928 | |
| Daimler Benz AG, Germany | |
| Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, this supercharged sports car was claimed to be the world's fastest sports car when it won the 1928 German Grand Prix. Although not a true racing car, it achieved considerable success in a variety of races. | |
| 6 cylinders in line, alloy head, 100 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 7069 cc, twin Pallas carbs, supercharged by Rootes blower, gear driven from the crankshaft at 3 times the engine speed. The blower drive is operated after full throttle is reached. Max speed, 250 km/h (156 mph). | |
| Mercedes Benz 600 1965 | |
| Daimler Benz AG, Germany | |
| When this luxurious limousine first appeared in 1963, its listed price of $US20,000 made it the most expensive standard model automobile then in production. Known as "The Grand Mercedes"?, it features such things as adjustable suspension, power assisted doors and power operated adjustable seats. | |
| V8 single ohc, 103 mm bore, 95.2 mm stroke, 6329 cc, (300 bhp at 4100 rpm), Bosch fuel injection. | |
| Mercedes Benz 770K 1939 | |
| Daimler Benz AG, Germany | |
| Known as the Grosser Mercedes, this huge car first appeared at the London Motor Show in chassis form with oval steel tube frame, and a special axle incorporating an additional fifth speed. This particular exhibit was delivered ex-factory in April 1939 and was used by high ranking Nazis. During World War II many 770s were used as staff cars by the German Armed Forces. | |
| 8 cylinders, 150 bhp, supercharged to 250 bhp, 85 mm bore, 135 mm stroke, 7855 cc, ohv. Top speed, over 160 km/h (100 mph). | |
| Messerschmitt 3 Wheeler 1959 | |
| Fahrzeug-und Maschinenbau GmbH, Germany | |
| These Fend-design "bubble"? cars were built by Messerschmitt, the former aircraft company, and were in production between 1953 and 1962. | |
| Single-cylinder, 200 cc, 2-stroke, 4-speed gearbox with chain drive. | |
| MG PA 1934-35 | |
| Morris Garages, Abingdon, England | |
| The "P"? type MG was developed from the "M"? and "J"? types, and offered the all-new refinement of three main bearings for the crankshaft. The "P"? type was probably the ultimate "customer"? version of the company's tiny 847 cc overhead camshaft engine. The "P"? type offered a new, improved cylinder head, four speed gearbox, better clutch, 12"? brakes and a stiffer cruciform chassis. Only 2000 were ever made. | |
| 847 cc, 4 cylinder ohv engine. | |
| MG TF Replica | |
| MGBGT 1974 | |
| The MGBGT is a Pininfarina designed coupe version of the iconic MGB. First released in 1965 and carried through until 1981 at the demise of the MG factory. Fitted with the same 4 cyl 1.8 motor as the MGB. 2 variations were the MGC with 6 cyl and the MGBGTV8 with the Rover 3500 cc alloy block. The 1st such coupe was built by Jacques Coune of Brussels in 1964 and was such a styling success that perhaps this was what moved BMC to create their own version. | |
| 1800cc, 4 cylinder ohv engine. | |
| Midget TQ Race Car | |
| Suzuki, Japan | |
| A 3 cylinder Suzuki circuit racer designed for cinder/dirt track circuits. | |
| 1000 cc Matchless V-twin, 85.5 mm bore, 85.5 mm stroke (39 bhp), air-cooled. | |
| Morgan 1935 | |
| Morgan Motor Co, England | |
| The most successful three-wheeler ever produced. Capable of speeds of over 160 km/h (100mph), Morgans still have a devoted following more than 48 years after the last three-wheeler Morgan left the Malvern factory in 1950. First equipped with a JAP engine, Morgans were later standardised with 1000 cc Matchless motorcycle motors. In 1930 a specially tuned Morgan reached a speed of 124 mph, covering 101 miles in an hour, and set 44 records over distances between 5 km and 1500 km. Morgan remains one of the last motor companies still owned by the family whose name it carries. In recent years they have specialised in four wheel sports cars. | |
| 990 cc V twin Matchless motor. | |
| Morgan Three-Wheeler 1921 | |
| Morgan Motor Co, England | |
| Morgan produced the best three-wheel cars, which for a short time became very popular in Britain after the introduction of the horse power tax. Costing £150 when new, the 1921 model featured dynamo lighting and a body made from French black poplar. | |
| 8 hp JAP air-cooled engine. Max speed 80 km/h (50 mph). | |
| Morris 8 Saloon 1937 | |
| Morris Motors, England | |
| The Morris 8 was a best-seller for Morris Motors after it appeared in 1935. Capable of a top speed of 60 mph (95 kph) and running at around 30-40 mpg. | |
| Engine 918cc, SV series I, (23.5 hp at 4000 rpm). Three speed gearbox. Price £120. | |
| Morris Cowley 1924 | |
| Morris Motors, England | |
| Called the " bullnose" because of its handsome radiator, the Morris Cowley became Britain's biggest seller with over 54,000 sold in 1925 alone. | |
| 11.9hp, 4 cylinders, 69mm bore, 102mm stroke, 1548cc, magneto ignition, Smith Carburettor, 3-speed gears. Price 195 UK pounds. | |
| Morris Minor 1967 | |
| British Motor Corporation | |
| Possibly the most famous Morris Minor in the world, this car was originally supplied to Lambeth Palace for use by the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was presented to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu by Archbishop Dr Robert Runcie for entry in the 1980 Himalayan Rally as a fund raising gesture for the Cancer Charity and finished in 15th place! | |
| 4 cylinders, ohv, 1098 cc. | |
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