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On 11/5/2020 at 12:48 PM, alsancle said:
I posted this in one of the other threads. I think this car is still around.
Frank Dickson was also a Rolls Royce and Packard dealer, and he was a pilot. Died unexpected on april 19 1960. His place called shenley garage in Pitssburg.
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14 hours ago, alsancle said:
There are some scattered threads on Minerva in the forum but it certainly deserves a dedicated one. Sleeve Valve engine equipped Belgian builder of high end cars from 1902 to 1938.
The eight cylinder "AL" was particularly interesting, although they all had pretty big motors during the Classic era, even the sixes.
This is a Rollston bodied car that I saw for sale at hershey years ago.
Actualy the first Minerva car was build in 1904, and the first sleeve valve apeared in 1908. They build motorcycles from 1901 entil 1907. And 1936 was bankrupt time. Minerva engeneers had a new prototype of engine before ww I Called ' the Bournonville' engine. It had rotary valves. This engine was better and cheaper but due to WO I it was not succesful.
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A previous attempt had no much succes. Most pictures shown, you can find on the old interweb, But those stil in drawers and old albums do not see any light. But ofcourse, If you dont ask, nothing wil happend.
Succes !
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On 10/4/2020 at 10:56 PM, Bush Mechanic said:
The people running this site should be able to help. Many good photos under ' Minerva Owners'. The site is in Dutch, but I'm sure that there was an English option before it was upgraded. Perhaps I cannot see the button. Also caters for other Belgian makes.
Not people, just one guy, and the site is in Dutch, the Language of Antwerp where the car was procuces. But now whit englisch translation . Would be nice if there was some coöperation of Minerva owners, and those with Photo's in there collection that want to share. 99% of them do not do anything.
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On 1/31/2009 at 3:58 PM, Hydroglen said:
Hello,
Is there anybody familiar with Minervas? I am thinking of a 1924 AB. I am looking for engine specs and general info. The few internet sites talk about a 4 cyl and a 6 cyl and the one I am curious about is a 6 cyl. Are the sites wrong or is the engine wrong ? Anybody own one?
Thanks,
Dorien Berteletti
visit the site www.minervisten.simplesite.com and contact the webmaster.
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On 4/21/2011 at 6:56 PM, Shop Rat said:
Like this stunning example of a Minerva that was saved from the scrap yard for only $25 more than thirty years ago. It was left to a friend of ours who lovingly restored it and still owns it today.
i would be verry interested in the Whole storry and photo's before restauration. Could you contact me PM Thanks.
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On 4/21/2011 at 6:56 PM, Shop Rat said:
Like this stunning example of a Minerva that was saved from the scrap yard for only $25 more than thirty years ago. It was left to a friend of ours who lovingly restored it and still owns it today.
i would be verry interested in the Whole storry and photo's before restauration. Could you contact me PM Thanks.
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5 hours ago, parrts said:
When walking in an old commercial district in Montevideo, Uruguay about ten years ago, I spotted what looked like an old automobile dealership building with "Minerva" carved in the stone facade. Does anyone know, was there a Minerva dealer in Montevideo? Yes, I took a photo. Yes, I can't find it.
Henry F.
Hello, Yes, i'm sure there was a dealer in Montevideo. I have a newspaper artikel, in where a Belgian sponsor (sausages) is mentioned for a rally in Montevideo. Also a report about the Minerva that was involved in the race with some good details about speed, fuel consumption and others. Also have to find it. Please send me te picture in pm wen it pops up.
Kind regards.
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2 hours ago, Walt G said:
Never heard a word from you regarding Minerva and now have had plans for some months to use the period information, images photographs etc I have on that marque in the works for a story for a national car magazine that most likely will appear at the end or near the end of this year. It has been 15 months since I made my comment so is a little late for me to assist you directly now that I am using the material and am in the middle of doing the research and story.
Thanks wals for your answer.
I have posted a request about Minerva around 3 years ago, but never had much reactions. For some reason i did not see yours. Since i'm not in USA, but Smal Belgium, i do not think your storry in a national magazine wil come to europe, or i'm wrong? i'm specialy interested in old photographs, storry's, the dealersnetwork and some stuf like that. Wen your storry is out, hope to see it, or maybe earlyer. Are you a Minerva owner? I have a 1919 model. if posilble contact me per PM.
Kind regards.
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On 1/31/2009 at 3:58 PM, Hydroglen said:
Hello,
Is there anybody familiar with Minervas? I am thinking of a 1924 AB. I am looking for engine specs and general info. The few internet sites talk about a 4 cyl and a 6 cyl and the one I am curious about is a 6 cyl. Are the sites wrong or is the engine wrong ? Anybody own one?
Thanks,
Dorien Berteletti
On 1/31/2009 at 3:58 PM, Hydroglen said:Hello,
Is there anybody familiar with Minervas? I am thinking of a 1924 AB. I am looking for engine specs and general info. The few internet sites talk about a 4 cyl and a 6 cyl and the one I am curious about is a 6 cyl. Are the sites wrong or is the engine wrong ? Anybody own one?
Thanks,
Dorien Berteletti
if stil wanted, visit www.minervisten.simplesite.com and contact the webmaster
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On 9/30/2018 at 4:24 AM, Walt G said:
Maybe it is just me, but when you state " looking for anything about Minerva ", do you mean if anyone reading this is looking for information they can find it on the website you mention or are you looking for anything about Minerva? The website is not in English nor can I understand or find a translation from what has posted into English. I find this a bit confusing , does anyone else? this is not a complaint by any means. I have information on the sales /dealer in Minerva cars in both the USA and in London. It takes time to scan information and send to help someone else so perhaps a clearer meaning of what you seek or have to offer may be helpful.
Hello, Normaly i answer directly all reactions. Dont know if i did in this case. Minerva was build in Belgium, Antwerp and the language there is Dutch. I would be happy to receive the dealer lists from UK and USA if you would share it. Also all other pre 1940 Minerva or Belgian brands is of interest. Please send to gillet.man@live.be.
Kind regards from Belgium.
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History found. read it on www.minervisten.simplesite.com ….
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visit www.minervisten.simplesite.com. I think this is a poor copy. Dragon on helmet should be much more detailed,
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please visit www.bloggen.be/pre1930rally and enjoy the pictures of the anual pre 1919 rally from RVVVB.
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absolutely correct. sorry, my mistake.
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On 4/17/2019 at 12:11 PM, DavidAU said:
Contact gilletman on this forum. I think he is in Holland and seems to have a fair knowledge of those cars.
You will find his latest post further down the forum titled "Pre War Rally"
he did not contact me … i'm in Belgium.
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car above also for sale complete ! in Belgium
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if you need parts, i know complete steering unit, enginebloks ….
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should be on the left front side of chassis where spring attached could you send me some pics of your car?
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succesfull pre war rally rvccb. pictures on www.bloggen.be/pre1930rally. Only 5 degrees celcius on the scale……..
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On 10/2/2018 at 1:07 AM, 1950panhead said:
Minerva was made in Belgium, website translation to English, They want Minerva stories ...
This website is a creation to promote fans of pre-war Belgian Automobiles, motorcycles, planes.
It is not intended that visitors should only jump on the cart, but also want to attract it.
This site is there for you, but above all By you.
Share all your experiences / photos / ideas, for example, without requiring something in their place, so that everyone can enjoy it. Only and only Belgian and pre-war! All brands allowed.
This is not a club, and there are no links with clubs.
The Credo of your society is not .. 'for what belongs what' .., but ..'I want you.'
There is no membership fee, but a contribution in the form of sharing relevant information.
You can submit your messages / photos, notifications via the contact form.
It is PROHIBITED! Messages, images to share via social media / other (facebook, pinterest et al.) Despite the possibility to do so. Please respect this!
It is FORBIDDEN! to copy, share on facebook, pinterest and other public websites whitout permition.
Through this link you will find Minerva stories and Images from the past. www.bloggenbe / pre1930rally
If 10% would contribute, this would be a great success.
What are you waiting for? Your contribution
On 10/2/2018 at 1:07 AM, 1950panhead said:the link down here is www.bloggen.be/pre1930rally
Minerva was made in Belgium, website translation to English, They want Minerva stories ...
This website is a creation to promote fans of pre-war Belgian Automobiles, motorcycles, planes.
It is not intended that visitors should only jump on the cart, but also want to attract it.
This site is there for you, but above all By you.
Share all your experiences / photos / ideas, for example, without requiring something in their place, so that everyone can enjoy it. Only and only Belgian and pre-war! All brands allowed.
This is not a club, and there are no links with clubs.
The Credo of your society is not .. 'for what belongs what' .., but ..'I want you.'
There is no membership fee, but a contribution in the form of sharing relevant information.
You can submit your messages / photos, notifications via the contact form.
It is PROHIBITED! Messages, images to share via social media / other (facebook, pinterest et al.) Despite the possibility to do so. Please respect this!
It is FORBIDDEN! to copy, share on facebook, pinterest and other public websites whitout permition.
Through this link you will find Minerva stories and Images from the past. www.bloggenbe / pre1930rally
If 10% would contribute, this would be a great success.
What are you waiting for? Your contribution
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On 9/30/2018 at 4:24 AM, Walt G said:
Maybe it is just me, but when you state " looking for anything about Minerva ", do you mean if anyone reading this is looking for information they can find it on the website you mention or are you looking for anything about Minerva? The website is not in English nor can I understand or find a translation from what has posted into English. I find this a bit confusing , does anyone else? this is not a complaint by any means. I have information on the sales /dealer in Minerva cars in both the USA and in London. It takes time to scan information and send to help someone else so perhaps a clearer meaning of what you seek or have to offer may be helpful.
Okay, thank you for your replay.
I am looking for anything about Minerva, and share it free in this website.
If you vistited the site, you could see it is about Belgian Cars. Belgium has a verry rich car history. So all info about those is welcome.
If you translate whit google, it gives a fairly good impression of the contence
. Duch is not a difficult language. (looks like bad englisch)
I'm looking for Minerva/ Belgian brands owners all over the planet, you can post pictures/ video's
parts/cars for sale, storry's etc..etc.
the pictures speak for themselves.
a litle explanation; andere = others … meer = More … gespot = spotted voorpagina = front page
You can Always contact webmaster for info/quetions below on the frontpage
Thanks.
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There is nothing dangerous at or about this site.
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