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Dennis Hewitt's collection |
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1949 Paris Built, RHD (Export) 11BL
Built in Paris for export to South Africa.
Indirectly purchased from South African Motor Museum by D Hewitt in 1999.
Since then it has had the seats recovered, new door panels, carpet, headlining,
a re-spray and partial engine rebuild (cylinder head converted to unleaded and
new valves, new rocker arm, new pistons and rings, re-metalled con-rods, recon
water pump.)
Purchased from Marcus Lasance by D Hewitt in 1991
Since then it has had the front floor replaced, 4 door skins and 2 door bottoms
replaced (all Mick Peacock parts), the roof and bonnet re-sprayed, seats
recovered, new carpet set, headlining, door panels. It has also been rewired.
Converted by Rudolf Ressel (Germany) in 1990 from a 1955 Normale using Mick
Peacock Parts. Converted to 12volts and fitted with an ID19 engine.
Purchased by D Hewitt in 2007.
Since then various items have been changed to bring it closer to a 1939 replica.
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Here are some more shots of the Cabrio...

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Page last updated: 27/03/2009
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