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More Bayliss-Thomas, Please! (Update III: Shannons Auction)
It's not often that you see a brace of Bayliss-Thomas but, at opposite ends of the globe, the New Year opened with the meeting in Australia of Ted Cliff's 1926 12/27 Tourer and Laurie Schneider's's 1926 11/22 Boat-Tail Roadster, whilst in the UK, David Lobb and Nigel Hamlin-Wright braved freezing conditions to bring their respective 1925 11/22 and 1924 10/22 Tourers together in Suffolk. Nigel is trying to contact as many Bayliss-Thomas owners as possible to prepare a short history of the survivors - thought to number 11 from a production run of approximately 1100, so just 1%. If you can help, then please contact us! (text and photos Nigel Hamlin-Wright).
Update: Andrew Cox has a Skiff bodied Bayliss-Thomas special, an 11/22 which has had the Meadows 4EB engine modified using the crank and other bits from the later Meadows 4ECA. On paper the engine hp would be approximately double. the front end, gearbox and wheels are Riley, while the rear end is Jaguar. there were three other complete cars in Melbourne, and three others in bits.
Update III also by Andrew Cox: The Bayliss-Thomas refered to by David Robert Skinner was owned and restored by the late Graeme Carson. Shannon's sold the car after his passing and it has since disappeared. Does anyone know where it is?
Originally published on March 24, 2010
Published:
Monday July 28th, 2025
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Jeff
18 March 2025, 21:58
Hi, I live in Victoria, Australia and I have available two Bayliss-Thomas radiators from around 1923 and other parts including several Meadows 4EB and 4EC engines and parts, cone clutches, &c., if anyone is seeking parts.
jeffthornton392@gmail.com
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jeffthornton392@gmail.com
Stacey Carson
18 March 2025, 01:21
Message for Howard Venning: do you still own the Bayliss-Thomas restored by the late Graeme Carson?
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Howard Venning
18 March 2019, 19:08
The B/T 2 seater roadster mentioned above is now in my garage in the UK. A recent acquisition and great fun to drive.
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Unknown
14 April 2016, 06:52
Hi
I purchased the tourer from canberra area, it was delivered to a canterbury address, I have carried out a rewire etc and drive the car on club runs. I also purchased a spare car consisting of a rolling chassis with most parts xcept a tub and windscreen. Would like to keep in touch with other bayliss owners for a potential get together
Bill
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I purchased the tourer from canberra area, it was delivered to a canterbury address, I have carried out a rewire etc and drive the car on club runs. I also purchased a spare car consisting of a rolling chassis with most parts xcept a tub and windscreen. Would like to keep in touch with other bayliss owners for a potential get together
Bill
Unknown
22 March 2016, 20:33
Hi to all Bayliss Thomas owners down under, i am the owner of a 1926 10/22 4 seat tourer featured in the Automobile magazine December 2015 ,KM has only had 3 owners from new, a close friend of mine has HN the green car in the above photo,the two of them have spent many happy hours waiting in pub car parks for us to return. Happy motoring.
Tim
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Tim
Unknown
19 October 2010, 11:29
I purchased Graeme Carson's beautifully restored Bayliss in 2007 and it is in good hands .I also picked up a couple of spare motors when I collected the car.
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Shane Holland
04 April 2019, 02:21
Hi Everyone
My Partner is the daughter of Graeme Carson. She was married in it and has a beautiful picture of her and her Father in full dress attire in the car. It saddened her greatly that she could not accommodate the vehicle in her current home all those years ago. This week is the 15th Anniversary of his passing. It would be a beautiful acknowledgement to him to know the car is well loved and appreciated. Stacey and I often talk of his many hobbies (Brough Superior) for example that to this day tells a story. A very loved and talented man that unfortunately i never met, but as I type this brings me to tears. She sent me this attachment this morning and I felt I needed to write this. Thank you and on behalf of Stacey, it makes her proud that Graeme's workmanship lives on. Thanks again.
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My Partner is the daughter of Graeme Carson. She was married in it and has a beautiful picture of her and her Father in full dress attire in the car. It saddened her greatly that she could not accommodate the vehicle in her current home all those years ago. This week is the 15th Anniversary of his passing. It would be a beautiful acknowledgement to him to know the car is well loved and appreciated. Stacey and I often talk of his many hobbies (Brough Superior) for example that to this day tells a story. A very loved and talented man that unfortunately i never met, but as I type this brings me to tears. She sent me this attachment this morning and I felt I needed to write this. Thank you and on behalf of Stacey, it makes her proud that Graeme's workmanship lives on. Thanks again.
Stacey Carson
04 April 2019, 01:26
Hello
Thank you for your lovely comment regarding Graeme Carson's beautifully restored car.
This was my Dad's car which I grew up watching him restore and he drove me in on my wedding day.
He was a very clever man and I wish my now teenage kids could see his amazing work. If you have the car at a car show or rally, I would love to see it again one day - I live in Melbourne. If you ever sell it or have sold it I would love to know to information if possible.
I have no idea if you will receive this message due to the date on this site.
I hope this car is bringing you the joy it brought to my Dad and family for many years.
Kind Regards
Stacey Carson
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Thank you for your lovely comment regarding Graeme Carson's beautifully restored car.
This was my Dad's car which I grew up watching him restore and he drove me in on my wedding day.
He was a very clever man and I wish my now teenage kids could see his amazing work. If you have the car at a car show or rally, I would love to see it again one day - I live in Melbourne. If you ever sell it or have sold it I would love to know to information if possible.
I have no idea if you will receive this message due to the date on this site.
I hope this car is bringing you the joy it brought to my Dad and family for many years.
Kind Regards
Stacey Carson
Unknown
12 April 2010, 14:02
Will the author of comment #2 (I think it's Malcolm Kerr), please contact me via this site re: Bayliss Thomas.
Thank you
Nigel Hamlin-Wright
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Thank you
Nigel Hamlin-Wright
Unknown
03 April 2010, 01:11
From the home of Bayliss Thomas. I have a 1927 12/27 roadster running the original Henry Meadows 4EC motor which i purchased in 1962 from the Heidelberg Victoria area.I have over the years been able to accumulate a few spare parts namely 5 x spare 4EC motors [earliest casting date 25/02/26] & 1 x 4EB motor with no visible casting date.I also have 1 spare wide wheel base & 1 spare narrow wheel base chassis.I also have quite a number of body parts & 2 x spare radiators.I have assorted 6V starter motors & generators "BUT" do not have & desperately need a 12V lucas generator.I have been able to help out the late Graeme Carson with his 1926 roadster,Ted Cliff with his 1926 tourer & Andrew Cox with his Baliss Thomas / Riley special which he took over from David Price.To my knowledge 69 cars were imported to Australia & distibuted by Automobiles Ltd. of William St. Sydney & Francis Motors of 249 Latrobe St. Melbourne & also at Canterbury.Tom Francis {one of the Francis brothers used to compete on a regular basis & picked up a number of trophies}.There may also have been some privately imported cars with English built bodies as i have manufacturers name plates off one.
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Just replying to Stacey Carson and the group. We are the current custodians of Graeme Carson's Bayliss Thomas, or should i say, my daughter is. We acquired the BT in '22 from a local gentleman, whom purchased it at the Shannons auction in 2007. My daughter and son -in-law drive the BT regularly (weather permitting) for pleasure, and to show the BT at local events. It attracts a lot of attention at shows, being such a rare car, and the 50 year old restoration is holding-up well.