Watsonian Meteor

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Mark N

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I wonder if any of our American friends could help me: I own an original Watsonian Meteor sidecar body that needs a small amount of work and was told on good authority that maybe the only other surviving example went to the USA attached to a Vincent.
I would really like to see how original or otherwise that example is as it may assist my restoration.
Does anyone have any info. on this?
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A couple of pictures.
Apologies for the poor photos but my garage is full and messy!
 

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vibrac said:
Perhaps not so rare
www.classicbikehub.uk

Meteor sidecar back in production

Watsonian relaunched its Meteor sidecar at this year's Motorcycle Live show, more than sixty years after production of the original version ceased...
www.classicbikehub.uk www.classicbikehub.uk
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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!
 
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Any help?

Project 1955 Tilbrook RHD sidecar

I just bought my next sidecar project - a 1000km road trip to pick up this week end. Chairs are going for big prices in Oz now so I couldn't resist. It may end up being far too light a design for my Rocket but if so It will find a home. Australian made 1955 Tilbrook RHD Tilbrook was an Aussie...
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