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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.)

 

1955 Normale

 

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.

 

1955 Cabriolet

 

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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