15th Jun, 2024 16:00

Vintage & Classic Cars

 
Lot 4005
 

Sold for £15,000


Lot details

A 1943 US Dodge WC51 weapons carrier Registration 425 YUN

6 cylinder petrol, 3,200cc

Chassis No. 81679428

Engine No. 81679428

In green

This vehicle is in good running order having been discovered in a barn in France and possibly come ashore during the D-Day Landings. Owned by our vendor since June 2014 and maintained by a professional US military vehicle expert. Used rarely covering no more than 600 miles since 2014 attending annual Felixstowe Vintage Car Run, transporting WWII US Vets at 95th Bomb Group Horham, Debach Air Base rallies and alike. Vendor informs us the following repairs have been undertaken. Converted from 6v to 12v. Fitted with new tyres and brake drums 2015, a new water pump 2017, replacement oil pump 2024, recent battery change 2023, replacement canvass (previous owner), replacement brake cables (previous owner), replacement 12v coil, new points, replacement big end bearings 150 miles ago when it was discovered that it had been rebored at some point, replacement wooden top frame (not benches) 2016, replacement gear cog(s) 2016, replacement petrol tank (previous owner), indicators with flashing bleeping switch added 2005. Comes with a waterproof camper van cover, does not burn oil, Siren fitted 2018, 12V safety cut off key fitted under front kerb side wheel arch.

Complete with following accessories:-

WWII U.S. 40mm machine gun muzzle strapped to side (found in a field at Hadleigh / possibly from B17 Bomber),WWII U.S. canvass bags (1 original the other repro), WWII Gas Masks attached to wooden frame. Repro WWII U.S. Flag and pole which inserts into the machine gun muzzle for shows.WWII U.S. bakekite Field Telephone in leather case with hand generator.

Comprehensive folder of paperwork present including original French Documents dating from 1951

 

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