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<blockquote data-quote="Mark N" data-source="post: 174822" data-attributes="member: 5328"><p>Yes, I’m aware of this; here is a little more info:</p><p>In 1946, Watsonian produced 601 Meteor models using converted drop-fuel tanks from De-Havelland Mosquitos.</p><p>Being made of a very thin “spun plywood”, not many could survive. One survivor was used by Charnwood Sidecars to produce a mould for them to replicate the body, but in fibreglass. This is the sidecar that I believe went to the States.</p><p>The mould was later sold to Watsonian who continued production, later renaming the sidecar a “Prestcott”; I assume this was due to the new Meteor Enfield motorcycle being marketed by Watsonian.</p><p>I have only managed to find one marketing photograph and my only issue is getting the screen correct (the new fibreglass model has a totally different screen).</p><p>I am only aware of two original bodies surviving, although I hope I’m wrong!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mark N, post: 174822, member: 5328"] Yes, I’m aware of this; here is a little more info: In 1946, Watsonian produced 601 Meteor models using converted drop-fuel tanks from De-Havelland Mosquitos. Being made of a very thin “spun plywood”, not many could survive. One survivor was used by Charnwood Sidecars to produce a mould for them to replicate the body, but in fibreglass. This is the sidecar that I believe went to the States. The mould was later sold to Watsonian who continued production, later renaming the sidecar a “Prestcott”; I assume this was due to the new Meteor Enfield motorcycle being marketed by Watsonian. I have only managed to find one marketing photograph and my only issue is getting the screen correct (the new fibreglass model has a totally different screen). I am only aware of two original bodies surviving, although I hope I’m wrong! [/QUOTE]
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