Possible Clues:

• Machine no good a German admits
• See 2
• E'en have one drink in it while running
• Mechanical device being source of power
• Genuine non-U modified machine
• Motor needing to be repaired after middle bit's fallen out
• Gee, there's a runner involved with the inn!
• That's a runner - e.g., with nine more
• Diesel creation
• Boy's ambition to go with Virgin ere end appears?