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  • 08-03-2009 1:18pm
    #1
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    As the title says...
    ISR35S.jpg
    I was looking for info on an ex-E.S.B. Scammell and found this site.
    Some interesting pics but I'm curious to know what this is.
    Any ideas?

    Genealogy Forum Mod



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  • #2
    Pagoda113
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭Pagoda113


    Its a Minerva Type A.

    Also, the Scamell on the Kells Transport Museum website which is credited to Paddy Brennan is not Paddy's truck, nor is it a Highwayman..


  • #3
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    Indeed it's not a Highwayman.
    This is...
    scammell_scot.jpg
    Thanks Pagoda.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #4
    Pagoda113
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭Pagoda113


    That's the Highway man alright. Paddy has one of them which is restored and one to do.

    There are two of the "ex-ESB Scammells" around Limerick but I am not sure what their fate is..

    I think there is another one around the Thurles area..


  • #5
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    Pagoda113 wrote: »
    There are two of the "ex-ESB Scammells" around Limerick but I am not sure what their fate is...
    I hope to god they're are awaiting restoration.:(

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #6
    Pagoda113
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭Pagoda113


    I don't know if there are any plans to restore them at the moment. They were parked in the yard of Hegarty's Scrap Metals for several months but they have been moved from there. They were definately not cut up...

    I don't know who owns them now or where they have moved them to. It would be nice to see them restored but they aren't a very practical classic for use and wouldn't exactly place a high priority on creature comforts for the driver ! !


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  • #7
    aravan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭aravan


    Its in cashel.


  • #8
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Holey moley they are a hulk of a thing !

    There is one the same in the transport museum in Howth too !

    Thanks for the info re Kells, I had forgotten all about that place !


  • #9
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    Thanks for the all replies.
    I know this forum is for Cars but thanks for putting up with me.:o:)
    aravan wrote: »
    Its in cashel.
    MercMad wrote: »
    Holey moley they are a hulk of a thing !
    There is one the same in the transport museum in Howth too !
    Thanks for the info re Kells, I had forgotten all about that place !
    That's a Constructor.
    The one I'm on about is a Contractor.
    The one in Howth is ex-C.I.E.
    Scammell-Constructor.jpg
    Lots more old trucks here if anyone is interested.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #10
    aravan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭aravan


    There is an abandoned one of them at Ossie Bennets service station in Johnstown Co. Kilkenny. Its outside awaiting saving.


  • #11
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    aravan wrote: »
    There is an abandoned one of them at Ossie Bennets service station in Johnstown Co. Kilkenny. Its outside awaiting saving.
    Yep, I think I've seen that one before all right.

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  • #12
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Doesnt ossie bennett own a car similar to the minerva,or possibly that same car,or am i completly off the mark...:confused:


  • #13
    Kevin_Herron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭Kevin_Herron


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    Doesnt ossie bennett own a car similar to the minerva,or possibly that same car,or am i completly off the mark...:confused:

    I think you are thinking of his De Dion Bouton.


  • #14
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Kevin_Herron wrote: »
    I think you are thinking of his De Dion Bouton.
    Thanks Kevin.Is that what it is,i know he got an award for it at the killarney show a few years back.


  • #15
    Kevin_Herron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭Kevin_Herron


    He has particpated in around 40 London to Brighton runs in that car.
    Nice reg too; MI 1


  • #16
    Blue850
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,568 ✭✭✭Blue850


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    Thanks Kevin.Is that what it is,i know he got an award for it at the killarney show a few years back.

    Denis Cronin who owns the Minerva also got an award for it at the Killarney Show a few years ago. He spent over 23 years restoring it, 22 of them trying to find an engine for it!


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