Crossley engine info

I was wandering round the general auction at our local cattle market the other day and there among a load of old bikes and lawnmowers was green Crossley engine. It was model no 95475 and was rated at 2HP at 700rpm. It had twin flywheels and a lot of compression. Appeared complete apart from a missing magneto, a bit of rust and lots of dirt and cobwebs. Would dearly have loved to bid for it but don't have the space or means to transport such a lump. Can anyone tell me anything about this. Knowing prices at this sale it would have gone for a song or even scrap value.

did it look like this????

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Yes except it was on two wooden skids not a trolley and was in much cleaner condition.

Crossley 1030 built approx 1926, should have a Hills Bros Magneto. Worth about £300ish with the mag and about £150 without depending on condition.

Thanks, that's interesting. Pity I couldn't go for it.you don't see many around here.

Last one I got was 3hp and on a trolley, paid £70 for it,

1986 ??

[quote="blue cat"]1986 ??[/quote]

1985, close but no cigar...