29-07-2021, 03:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 29-07-2021, 03:21 PM by Malcolm Parker.)
Given that the driver of the GE Silent saloon in the original photograph looks to be preparing for a serious climb, I think the wing mounted tank is not for petrol, but that fortifying drink favoured by climbers of the period, known as 'Mummery's Blood'. Named after a famous climber of the day, this was a mixture of Rum and hot Bovril. My brother who used to do some winter climbing in his younger days tried it and remarkably is still here to tell the tale!
Regarding the half-round spare petrol tank, the capacity cannot be more than half a gallon. I have the Desmo catalogue for 1934 which shows their one gallon wing tank for the Austin 7, which is square sided with a slightly domed top, and much larger. It cost 8/6 in 1934.
Presumably the small half- round tank slides out of the fixing brackets once the retaining collar over the filler has been hinged up out of the way?
Regarding the half-round spare petrol tank, the capacity cannot be more than half a gallon. I have the Desmo catalogue for 1934 which shows their one gallon wing tank for the Austin 7, which is square sided with a slightly domed top, and much larger. It cost 8/6 in 1934.
Presumably the small half- round tank slides out of the fixing brackets once the retaining collar over the filler has been hinged up out of the way?