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  • Vintage Meccano Motorised Construction Set 2 (07502), 1970s, boxed with manual 1
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  • Vintage Meccano Motorised Construction Set 2 (07502), 1970s, boxed with manual 2
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  • Vintage Meccano Motorised Construction Set 2 (07502), 1970s, boxed with manual 3
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Description

Invented in 1898 by Frank Hornby (then a clerk in his father's business - he would later also develop Dinky die-cast models and, most famously, the Hornby model railway system), Meccano has been a popular toy with boys and girls ever since and has inspired many a youthful interest in engineering, as well as finding uses among more grown-up engineers - mathematicians at Cambridge University famously used it to build a fully-functioning differential analyser mechanical computer in the 1930s.

This set, called Motorised Set 2, retains its orginal packaging and dates to the mid to late 1970s. An original instruction manual containing plans for ten models (Forklift Truck, Vintage Aeroplane, Crane, Lathe, Steam Engine, Excavator, Press, Windmill, Funfair Flying Chairs, Fire Truck) is still in the box but, as the packaging promises a step-by-step manual with instructions for 45 models, it seems likely that at least one more is missing. There are also some missing parts - we haven't been able to find out how many parts the set originally included, but there are currently 66 including the electric motor and two bags full of several hundred screws, bolts, nuts and washers - we've tried to show the contents accurately in the photos, and please note we are selling it as seen.

Unusually, it retains the stickers with which it was supplied - one is a set of several designs while the other is a larger Meccano sticker. None of these have been used and they remain in excellent condition. The box is in excellent condition too, though one corner of the cardboard lid has split and been repaired with adhesive tape; the polystyrene base has some light discolouration and scuffs but, considering it's approaching fifty years old, is in remarkably good shape. The instruction manual has no tears, scribbles or missing pages.

Box Dimensions (W x L x D): 28.5 x 43 x 4cm (11.25 x 17 x 1.6")

Due to the nature of this item it is not always possible for us to identify any missing parts.
For this reason we ask that you please check the pictures carefully, as these show everything that is included.

This item has been very kindly donated to the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.

Arthur Rank Hospice supports people in Cambridgeshire living with a life-limiting illness and those who need end-of-life care. Our services are provided free of charge to patients and their families. Our aim is to provide the highest quality care, helping them to make every moment count.

100% of the money raised from this sale will go to the charity.

Our sales team do their best to check each item and ensure that the description and pictures provided are as accurate as possible.

Feedback is extremely important to the charity so if you are not fully satisfied with your purchase please give us a chance to resolve any issues by contacting us prior to leaving feedback.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via eBay messages, we will make sure that your message is responded to promptly, usually within three working days. Messages sent over the weekend will be responded to on the next working day.

If this item is not quite what you were looking for but you would still like to help our cause, please consider providing us with a donation which can be done via our eBay Charity Profile linked below.

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Domestic Delivery

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Items can be collected from our Retail Hub at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Eastern Counties Leather Industrial Estate, Pampisford, CB22 3EE during our opening hours of 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday. If you would like to collect your item please contact us in advance to arrange this.

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Change of Mind

If when you receive your order you are not completely satisfied, you may return the items to us within 30 days for a refund. Returns will be processed within three working days once the goods have been received by us.

Items must be returned to us in the same condition as they were received by you. This includes, but is not limited to: original packaging, original boxes, packaging materials, manuals, blank warranty cards, accessories and documents. We reserve the right to refuse a return or deduct an amount for lost value where the item is returned in a different condition.

We strongly recommend that you fully insure your package that you are returning, as well as using a carrier that can provide you with tracking information or proof of delivery.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity will not be held responsible for returns lost or damaged in transit.

Please be aware that it is the responsibility of the customer to cover any delivery charges for returning an unwanted item.

Incorrect/Damaged Goods

We try very hard to ensure that you receive your order in pristine condition. In the unlikely event that your order arrives damaged or faulty, please contact us via eBay immediately, this will be given special priority and you can expect to receive a response within 48 hours, Monday to Friday. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity will cover the cost of domestic return postage for any incorrect or damaged items.

About Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end-of-life care. Its 'Outstanding' services are provided free of charge to patients and their families. The aim is to provide the highest quality care, helping them to make every moment count.

More than 4,100 patients are cared for each year at the Hospice in Cambridge, the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech and in patients' own homes via the Arthur Rank Community Team. This care supports people to improve their quality of life and fulfil their end of their life choices.

Alongside the care provided by the Inpatient Unit, Day Therapy and Hospice at Home teams, patients can access: patient and family support; lymphoedema care; complementary therapy; medical and pain outpatient clinics; and advice from the clinical nurse specialists within the Specialist Palliative Care Home Team. Programmes are practical, holistic and tailored to the individual patient, family member or carer and may also include rehabilitative support, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychological support.

It will cost £8.56 million in 2020/2021 to run services, which are provided free of charge to patients and their loved ones. £4.29 million has currently been secured from the NHS, meaning that £4.27 million needs to be raised through donations, fundraising activities and trading. The Charity is extremely grateful to the local community for the continual dedication, commitment and generosity they show in supporting towards meeting this target.