Outboard motor: Viking 1.5 hp

Maker
Southend Engineering Co Ltd
 Production date
1940-1960s: Production date range
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Object detail

Description
Viking brand outboard motor, painted red, date of manufacture by Southend Engineering Co Ltd, believed from c.1948. Purchased by donor at garage sale 1993; restored prior to being received as donation, original red paint evident interior of engine enclosed in case of which the fuel tank is integrated into lid which has hinges and latches that open to reveal the engine inside.
Accession number
1994.127.1
Museum System ID
2395
Collection type
Objects
Classification
Outboard Motor
Engine, Watercraft
Maker and role
Southend Engineering Co Ltd: Manufacturer
Media/Materials
Metal: 1 - outboard motor
Steel: 2 - spring
Rubber
Measurement details
3D objects (HxWxD): H 9400 x W 2400 x D 4400mm
Production place and notes
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, Great Britain, Europe
On display?
On display

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Public comments

Hi does anyone know how much these are worth? I found one in a shed clean up and it looks like it only needs a spark plug but can’t for the love of me find one thanks

- David trank posted 2 years ago.

I worked as bench fitter assembling these. The date was later than you estimate - around 1960

- Mike Boulton posted 2 years ago.

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