EFE 53

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Arcachon
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EFE 53

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Many of us have spent hours (and cash!) getting MMs motoring again.
So, mixed feelings when I saw EFE 53 pinned to the wall of the Science Museum like a stag's head trophy.
Better than rusting unseen and unloved in a ditch somewhere I suppose.
But it's a real pity you can't get close to see the interior, engine etc.
Better still if you could see a working model.
It is the Science Museum after all...
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Re: EFE 53

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Well i suppose its better than the crusher, which museum was this??
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Re: EFE 53

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Its in the science museum london :) Personally i think its good for it to be there. Its a way of 'advertising' as it were. And it is safe and sound there for the moment at least :) There are far more hidden away, its on show.
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Re: EFE 53

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Yup, London Sci Mus.
This is as close as I could get - with zoomed lens.
(Picture attached, I hope!)
Rumour has it there a 'Wall of Cars' in the new Riverside Museum in Glasgow...
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Re: EFE 53

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No chance of getting the chassis no? :-?
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Re: EFE 53

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Chassis number Mike? Well, possibly.
I have a two pronged approach ...
I have joined the senior citizen's local abseiling class :wink:
I have emailed the Science Museum... 8)
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Re: EFE 53

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Three cheers for the Science Museum who have replied:

"...Morris Minor MM series car, 1950. Chassis no. SMM 46032, engine no. 41550. Registration no. EFE 53 (Inventory number 1979-371). This object is currently on display within the Museum’s Making the Modern World Gallery... I have reviewed Museum archival records and can confirm that this object was acquired in 1979 from Nattriss Garages (Mapperley) Ltd. From the corresponding technical file (T/1979-371) and nominal file (1005/22/28) I can also confirm that the car was built in 1950 and had two previous owners. "

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Re: EFE 53

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Great that they were so forthcoming with the history, as so well documented. Also woooo its from very near me in nottingham :D :P
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Re: EFE 53

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Great! Many thanks, another Series MM added to the list.
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Re: EFE 53

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From the way it's mounted to the wall it doesn't look harmed - just "displayed" :D

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