John de Bruyne's 1918
| 1918 (Model 27) Milburn Light Electric | |
 Photo by Ollie Batts (more photos) |
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| Owner: | John de Bruyne |
| Email: | John de Bruyne [john-at-ansteyhall.com] |
| Location: | Trumpington, Cambridge, UK CB2 2LG |
| Serial number (oval plate): | 2-xxx-7 expected based on Model 27 features (see below) |
| Motor number (title): | 1117462 (presumed, M111-746-2 stamped into top of frame on LH side front of car and not the original motor) |
| Body number (square plate): | 5xxx |
| Model: | Milburn Light Electric |
| Wheels: | Wire |
| Color: | Black, with black running gear |
| Upholstery: | |
| Seating capacity: | 4/5 -- Rear seat for 2 or 3; fold-down Model 22 or 27 style front seats |
| Windows: | |
| Steering control: | Lever (tiller) |
| Speed control: | Lever |
| Top speed: | |
| Range: | |
| Forward speeds: | 4 |
| Reverse speeds: | 2 |
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| Track: | |
| Tires: | |
| Tread: | "Non-Skid" |
| Brake systems: | |
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| Instrumentation: | Black Stewart Speedometer (Model 22 or 27 had these) |
| Lights: | |
| Heater: | No |
| Motor: | |
| Drive train: | Worm |
| Controller: | |
| Springs: | |
| Axles: | |
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| Owner's remarks: Analysis 073010: Stamping in left front of chassis (M1117462) is likely a GE motor# and places this motor as a late 1921 replacement motor for this car---will be able to confirm if motor plaque information is read. The car itself is clearly either a Model 22 or 27 (pre 2-900-7) due to (1) black color Stewart speedometer, (2) front seat types, (3) door handles and (4) door stop straps. Given the Model 27L style door opener, wire wheels with Firestone Non-Skids, best guess is this is not a 1916 or earlier Model 22, but instead a VERY LATE Model 27 to 27L transition car, likely in the 657 thru 895 range. S/N 2-656-7 has the earlier type of door opener as do the other earlier known Model 27 cars---same door opener as the Model 15 and 22 cars have. |
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