This Shelley jack is factory correct for the MGTC, MGTD, MGTF and Austin Healey 100-4 BN1. It has "6 INCH", "DL" and "Shelley" cast into the main body. The receiver for the handles is 3/4 " square. It comes in at least 2 versions, one with the saddle jacking point (first 2 photos) and the other with the 'L' jacking point. The latter jack is claimed by one Ebay seller to be the Austin Healey variant.
Value:
£52.61 paid on UK Ebay 27 August 2009
£68.55 paid on USA Ebay 29 November 2009
£64.22 (reserve not met) on USA Ebay 23 December 2009
£73.00 paid on UK Ebay 24 January 2010
£110.22 paid on USA Ebay 25 January 2010
£77.67 paid on USA Ebay 26 January 2010
Shelley 6 Inch
This Shelley 6 inch jack is for the MG VA.
Part No/ A1075
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This is an unusual jack in that the inner extension is a peg in the hole, rather than the conventional screw extension.
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Shelley A6 double-lift jack, complete with it’s original folding hook handle and wooden shaft. It was fitted as standard equipment in the tool kit of many pre war MGs, including the PA/PB, NA/NB, VA, TA and TB motor cars.
Value:
£293, including handles sold on UK Ebay 27 April 2008
The jack has SHELLEY cast down one side and 7INCH down the other. Markings so far show it as pre-war. e.g. 31
Value:
£40.78 paid on USA Ebay 31 January 2010
7 inches high. Base is 110mm x 70mm. This example has 30 above Shelley.
Photo and details courtesy of Bob Johnston.
Value:
£6.99 paid on UK Ebay 21 August 2008
£51.00 paid on UK Ebay 23 November 2008
£67.05 paid on UK Ebay 3 March 2009
£62.51 paid on UK Ebay 25 March 2009
£26.51 paid on UK Ebay 28 October 2009
£9.99 paid on UK Ebay 15 December 2009
£9.99 paid on UK Ebay 14 February 2010
£26.00 paid on UK Ebay 16 February 2010
This 8" Shelley Jack measures 8.5" lowered. It was supplied with the Austin Heavy 12/4, Clifton, Burnham and also the 16/6 from 1925 to 1930. Photo and detail courtesy Terry (Ebay terry19570_1)
Value:
£42.56 paid on UK Ebay 22 September 2008
£24.99 paid on UK Ebay 14 May 2009
£0.99 paid on UK Ebay 14 July 2009
£27.35 paid on UK Ebay 15 August 2009
£4.99 paid on UK Ebay 24September 2009
£23.00 Paid on UK Ebay 10 December 2009
Shelley M8, Dates seen cast: 35, 36. 6.5" high when lowered. Single screw lift
Value:
£75 paid on UK Ebay 12 October 2008
£4.99 paid on UK Ebay 3 October 2009
These Shelley 9 inch Commercial jack photos were supplied by Darren Tebbit. No other details known.
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The 7DL has an L-shaped jacking point, rectangular base with rounded corners and a 1/2" square handle socket. It measures 6.5" retracted and 14.5" extended.
Supplied with the AC Ace, Acceca and leaf spring Cobra. Also claimed by an Ebay seller to be an original item on early Land Rover Series 1, Series 2 and Willys Jeeps (see also LJ263).
Value:
£21.50 paid on UK Ebay 24 August 2008
£16.25 paid on UK Ebay 19 November 2008
£14.99 paid on UK Ebay 18 December 2008
£16.00 paid on UK Ebay 9 February 2009
£150.00 paid on UK Ebay 26 February 2009
£11.99 paid on UK Ebay 8 May 2009
£9.99 paid on UK Ebay 8 May 2009
£31.00 paid on UK Ebay 11 August 2009
£5.00 paid on UK Ebay 6 October 2009
£14.99 paid on UK Ebay 19 October 2009
£19.99 paid on UK Ebay 20 December 2009
£37.00 paid on UK Ebay 29 December 2009
Shelley 10DL
Measures 6.5 inches retracted and 13.75 inches extended. Claimed by one seller to be for the MGTA, but I doubt this. My information suggests that the TA used the A6 above. Nevertheless, this jack attracts good prices at auction.
Value:
£52.00 paid on UK Ebay 26 April 2009
£29.55 paid on UK Ebay 1 August 2009
£71.04 paid on UK Ebay 3 September 2009
£21.00 paid on UK Ebay 24 September 2009
£22.56 paid on UK Ebay 12 December 2009
Shelley 12DL
The 12DL was supplied with the Austin 10.
Claimed by a US seller to have been supplied with the AC Ace and Cobra. See also 7DL above.
Value:
£32 paid on UK Ebay 21 November 2008
£266 on US Ebay 15 December 2008
£41.05 paid on UK Ebay 23 February 2009
£20.87 paid on UK Ebay 6 March 2009
£26.82 paid on UK Ebay 8 May 2009
£62.27 paid on UK Ebay 21 October 2009
£21.00 paid on UK Ebay 26 October 2009
£28.52 paid on UK Ebay 25 January 2010
£45.96 paid on USA Ebay 02 February 2010
Shelley 12DL
Another 12DL, but note the flat jacking point compared to the L-shaped one above. The handle for this jack is a one piece T, with a bulbous end that fits into the female socket.
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Shelley LJ11
The LJ11 is a single lift, 7 1/4 inches lowered, 11 3/4 inches raised. and with a circular depressed head. Many thanks to a collector from New Zealand for the pictures and detail.
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Shelley LJ12
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Stamped 'SHELLEY' '62' and 'LJ14' on the other side. Measures 11 inch retracted and 18 inches extended. Most unusual handle attachment mechanism.
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Shelley LJ17
The Shelley LJ17 is a tall jack, probably for commercial vehicles. This one is date stamped 57. Details provided by Andy Bedford from Australia.
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Shelley LJ21
The Shelley LJ21 was supplied with the Austin Healey 100-4 BN2, the 100/6 and early 3000s.
Value:
£325 asked by dealer (UK) 19 April 2008. - not sold
£87 paid on UK Ebay 22 June 2008
£115.57 paid on UK Ebay 24 January 2009
£62.00 paid on UK Ebay 19 February 2009
£63.00 paid on UK Ebay 63 February 2009
£230.41 paid on USA Ebay 17 March 2009
£86.97 paid on UK Ebay 23 March 2009
£50.00 paid on UK Ebay 31 August 2009
£43.85 Paid on UK Ebay 7 December 2009
£75.00 paid on UK Ebay 12 December 2009
£45.30 paid on USA Ebay 08 February 2010
The Shelley LJ22 looks very similar to the LJ21 above. Although the jack handle attachment shaft is square compared to what appears to be a round shaft on the LJ21 above.
Value:
£87.20 paid on UK Ebay 31 August 2008
LJ23
The LJ23 with the L-shaped jacking point was supplied with the Austin Healey 100-4 BN-1 until 1955. It measures 6 inches retracted and takes a 3/4" square section handle.
The LJ23 version with the saddle jacking point was supplied with the early MGA 1500. I do not know which year or chassis number the LJ23 was replaced by the hour glass King Dick in the MGA. Please contact me with any information you may have.
Value:
£64.02 paid on UK Ebay 22 September 2008
The Shelley LJ25C BH6 measures 7 inches high when fully retracted. Feedback I have received indicates that it may be original equipment for the Series III Land Rover.
Value:
£2.99 paid on UK Ebay 6 October 2008
£21.25 paid on UK Ebay 25 March 2009
£1.99 paid on UK Ebay 1 January 2010
This Shelley LJ27 is also marked 4 Ton 1951. It is a military jack judging by the vertical arrow below the date. Photos courtesy of Darren Tebbit.
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Shelley LJ31
The Shelley LJ31 is a 3-stage jack. It was used by the Morris GPO Van. It measures 5.25 inches when fully retracted and 13.75 inches extended. It has a 3/4" square drive. Because of its low height it is one of the few types that will fit under the axle of some old classic sport cars with a deflated tyre.
Value:
£8 paid on UK Ebay June 2007
£5.19 paid on UK Ebay 9 February 2009
£26.00 paid on UK Ebay 18 March 2009
£54.50 paid on UK Ebay 3 April 2009
£15.00 paid on UK Ebay 21 July 2009
££3.30 paid on UK Ebay 22 July 2009
£16.00 paid on UK Ebay 24 July 2009
£1.00 paid on UK Ebay 27 September 2009
£16.00 paid on UK Ebay 14 October 2009
£7.39 paid on UK Ebay 25 October 2009
£19.53 paid on UK Ebay 25 October 2009
£11.00 paid on UK Ebay 15 January 2010
£10.50 paid on UK Ebay 17 January 2010
£35.50 paid on UK Ebay 23 January 2010
£48.56 paid on USA Ebay 28 January 2010
The LJ32, like the LJ31 is a 3-stage jack. Although very similar to the LJ31 in many ways, it has an extended screw system opening from 6 inches to 18 inches. It has a 3/4" square drive.
Value:
£39.50 with handles paid on Ebay 8 September 2008
£3.00 paid on UK Ebay 12 August 2009
£11.99 paid on UK Ebay 08 November 2009
£20.00 paid on UK Ebay 09 November 2009
The LJ140 is a very tall jack, probably commercial. No other details. Photo courtesy Darren Tebbits.
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No details other than 9.75 high retracted.
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A variation on the LJ170 above. This one takes a round handle that fits into an attachment that is the same as the LJ225 version supplied with the Austin Healey 3000 BT7, BN7, BJ7 and the MGA.
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Shelley LJ210
This jack is 8 inches tall fully retracted. It appears identical to the LJ250 & LJ255. Contrary to some opinion, this jack was never supplied with the E-Type Jaguar.
Value:
£35.99 paid on UK Ebay 16 August 2009
£19.19 paid on UK Ebay 1September 2009
£21.32 paid on UK Ebay 13September 2009
A brace of LJ215s. They appear identical to the LJ210 and the LJ250 & LJ255. Measures 16 inches fully extended. Photo courtesy of Darren Tebbit.
Value:
£22.99 paid on UK Ebay 4 August 2009
£9.99 paid on UK Ebay 15 November 2009
£20.00 paid on UK Ebay 22 December 2009
Shelley LJ225
Supplied in the toolkits of Austin Healey 3000 BT7, BN7 and BJ7 twin carburettor cars and through to the tri-carburettor cars from about June 1960 to early BJ8 production. The the change point to a similar jack with reinforced yoke is not known for certain, but claimed by one Ebay seller to be 1965. The LJ225 was never supplied with the Healey 100-6 nor the 3000 Mk1.
However, it was also supplied in the toolkit of MGA Deluxe, 1600, and 1600 Mark II from July of 1960 (car number 93548) to the end of production.
It is marked "SHELLEY LJ 225" on one side, CA265 DH Prov Pat" on the other side, and "CA259" cast into the top yoke. The handle was a 12" round bar and painted black. See "Original MGA" by Clausager page 34 and Anderson/Moment "Austin Healey Restoration Guide" page 133.
Barney Gaylord notes on his MGA site that the handle was 13" long to a 45 degree bend, then another 1.5" of bar.
Picture courtesy of Barney Gaylord:
http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/tools/tf130.htm
Value:
£7.50 paid by Swiss-based MGA owner in April 08. - Good bargain
£132 paid on UK Ebay in May 08
£200 Buy now price on US Ebay 27 June 2008
£180 paid on US Ebay 7 December 2008
£199 no bidders on US Ebay 22 December 2008
£128 reserve not met (15 bids) on US Ebay 23 December 2008
£70 paid at MG Live, Silverstone 14 July 2009
£101.77 paid on UK Ebay 3 October 2009
£193.54 paid on USA Ebay 07 February 2010
This broken LJ225 (same as above), generated a lot of interest on Ebay (USA). The photo demonstrates the yoke weakness and why it was subsequently modified with a strengthening collar as shown below. As the seller described, this jack needs restoration!
Value:
£87 ($149) paid on US Ebay 5 Oct 2008
This LJ225 has the reinforcing collar around the jack handle hole as mentioned in the narrative 2 above. The jack handle is 18 inches long and 1/2 inch diameter. The jack was supplied with the Austin Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Phase II. It carries the serial CA311 on the yoke.
One Ebay seller claims that it was introduced in 1965, making it too late for the MGA 1600.
The first 2 photographs plus confirmation of the Healey data for both jack types were supplied by Healey owner John McElrath. The jack in the picture shows its original paint, being unrestored.
Dave Breneman supplied the 3rd photo showing the original box, carrying the part number AHH 5986
Value:
£284 ($455) paid (with handles) on US Ebay 1 Nov 2008
£138.01 paid on UK Ebay 6 May 2009
£109 Paid on USA Ebay 6 December 2009
£165.47 paid on USA Ebay 20 December 2009
This Shelley LJ225 is the only Shelley jack variant that was supplied with the E-Type Jaguar. It is marked LJ22501 and was always painted grey as shown in the photo. It is a 3 stage screw jack, unlike all other LJ225 variants which are 2-stage. It also has the strengthening gusset between the ratchet pin and the handle hole.
This jack was supplied with the first 4972 E-Types as follows:-
Right Hand Drive OTS: 850001 to 850548.
Left Hand Drive OTS: 875001 to 877518.
Right hand Drive FHC: 860001 to 860660.
Left Hand Drive FHC: 885001 to 886246.
After that all E-Types were supplied with a scissor jack made by METALLIFACTURE. For completeness, a picture is shown here.
Data courtesy of Roger Payne in Australia. Shelley photo courtesy of Michel Nury in France.
Value: Probably in the region of £300 ($500)
This Shelley LJ225 Jack appears to be an adaption of the CA311 version (2 above) to suit an E-Type Jaguar. No E-Type was ever issued with this version. As can be seen in the photo there are traces of red paint under the grey, also suggesting it is an altered jack. Photo courtesy Ivan Ruiz .
Value:
£183.50 paid on UK Ebay 4 October 2009
Shelley LJ225
Not sure what car used this version of the LJ225. An Austin Healey concours expert advises me that It was not supplied with the big Austin Healey. Also, MGA experts say it was not supplied with the MGA. This version will not fit under either car with a deflated tyre due to the excess height of the extension when fully retracted, as shown in the photo. It does not have a serial number on the yoke. This jack continues to achieve good prices on Ebay, probably through mistaken identity and incorrect advertising.
Value:
£40 paid at the Beaulieu Spring Auto jumble May 06
.£77.25 paid on UK Ebay 31 August 2008
£83.99 paid on UK Ebay 5 October 2008
£65.54 paid on USA Ebay 13 May 2009
£83.78 paid on UK Ebay 20 July 2009
£50.00 paid on UK Ebay 22 September 2009
£52.78 paid on UK Ebay 24September 2009
£56.00 paid on UK Ebay 17 October 2009
£51.70 paid on UK Ebay 2 January 2010
This LJ225 has a cradle shaped jacking point. It also has a strengthening gusset to the ratchet pin. I have no data on which cars it was supplied with.
Value:
£100 paid on UK Ebay 25 June 2008
£80.00 paid on UK Ebay 27 November 2009
This LJ225 has a recast yoke. Despite this repair it still fetched a lot of interest on Ebay. Perhaps it will be used for spares.
£41 paid on UK Ebay 24 November 2008
Resold for £51 on UK Ebay 5 January 2009
This jack looks much the same as the LJ210 and LJ255. Without detailed examination it is difficult to tell apart. Contrary to some opinion, this jack was never supplied with the E-Type Jaguar.
Value:
£4.95 paid on UK Ebay 1 October 2008.
£10.50 Paid on UK Ebay 24 April 2009.
£13.50 Paid on UK Ebay 02 December 2009.
As with the LJ210 above, the LJ255 is 8 inches tall fully retracted.
Value:
£5 paid at an antique fair in Lancashire May 06.
Land Rover Series and early Range Rover
Value:
£10.70 with handles paid on UK Ebay 9 September 2008
£46 paid on UK Ebay 26 December 2008 (included Notts grease gun)
£82.11 paid on UK Ebay 7 January 2009
£41.00 paid on UK Ebay 30 January 2009
£21.01 paid on UK Ebay 27 February 2009
£72.00 paid on UK Ebay 15 March 2009
£20.50 paid on UK Ebay 5 April 2009
£97.81 paid on UK Ebay 23 July 2009 - with handles
£31.00 paid on UK Ebay 23 October 2009
£14.99 paid on UK Ebay 03 November 2009
£49.00 paid on UK Ebay 12 November 2009
£9.99 paid on UK Ebay 20 December 2009
£19.99 paid on UK Ebay 07 February 2010
£49.99 paid on UK Ebay 10 February 2010
£56.00 paid on UK Ebay 16 February 2010
May be Land Rover. It measures 7.75 inches fully retracted and 15.5 inches extended
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The TL presumably stands for Triple Lift. The jack is 5 1/2 inches closed and 13 inches fully extended.
Value:
£26 paid on UK Ebay 1 December 2008
This Shelley Jack and handle is for the 1934 Morris 10/4 pre-series
Value:
£16 paid on UK Ebay 22 October 2008
This Shelley Jack has Double Lift and Pat No 246894 on the top, 203 down one side and Shelley down the other. It is 6.25" closed and 13.24" extended. Very similar to the one above except for the jacking point. Details and photos supplied by Colin Parkinson
Value:
£25.99 Paid on UK Ebay 9 December 2009.
£90.98 paid on USA Ebay 09 February 2010
An unusual Shelley jack that I have acquired in that the car make has been cast into it. It is virtually identical to the 1934 Morris jack above.
£8.02 paid on UK Ebay 23 November 2008
This Shelley 4 Ton DL Jack 1943 cast on it. No other details. Photo supplied by Darren Tebbits.
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This Shelley 4 Ton Jack has 47 cast on it. Totally different to the 4 ton jack immediately above. No other details.
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Details say: SHELLEY DOUBLE LIFT JACK PAT. No.246894 OIL JACK FREELY
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Shelley Rollalift
The label in the lower picture says: Shelley England Rollalift. Pat No.865130.
Its height is 21". The solid lift bar 1.25" x 1.25" and weight is 8.5lb. Photos and details courtesy Ian Hunter.
Supplied with the MGB.
A similar Rollalift with a round spigot was supplied with Humber's New Hawk and New Super Snipe - Information from a collector in New Zealand.
One Ebay seller claims it was supplied with the Jaguar Mk X.
Value:
£23.30 paid on UK Ebay 23 February 2010
Tangye-Shelley
Claimed by the seller to be supplied with the Triumph GT6.Value:
£22.99 on UK Ebay 9 May 2009
