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Richard Farrant

24-03-04 00:02

Austin trucks for sale

I am entering this advert on behalf of a friend, you may send a private message via me or phone him direct at number below.

For sale;
1944 Austin K6 6x4 Breakdown Gantry
On the road, new tyres fitted, complete with set of overall tracks, and travelling chain block on gantry. 5 ton winch.
one of around 10 in restoration.
Lack of storage forces sale.

£4,800 ono

Tel. David 01233 758133 Kent, UK

David also has a 1943 Austin K6 6x4 Coles mobile crane
ex-army, on the road. Only one other known to exist.

£4,800 ono (photo to follow)

Richard

Hanno Spoelstra

06-05-04 09:45

Re: Austin trucks for sale

Richard, is this your friend's 1944 Austin K6 6x4 Breakdown Gantry?

http://home.freeuk.net/armourinfocus...g99/cs4806.jpg
Source: http://home.freeuk.net/armourinfocus/beltring99/

Richard Farrant

06-05-04 21:06

Re: Re: Austin trucks for sale

Quote:

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Richard, is this your friend's 1944 Austin K6 6x4 Breakdown Gantry?

Correct, Hanno,

Since then (Beltring 1999) it has had a repaint in sand colour. Both vehicles are still available, if anyone is interested, contact me for more details.

Richard

Hanno Spoelstra

24-05-04 16:00

Re: Austin trucks for sale

Quote:

Originally posted by Richard Farrant
1944 Austin K6 6x4 Breakdown Gantry (...) one of around 10 in restoration.

The REME Museum has two of these Austins in their vehicle collection.

Also, below is a pic of another one of this small population:
http://www.ianhardy.net/albums/dli03/CRW_2220.jpg
Source: http://www.ianhardy.net/mvindex.php

H.

Hanno Spoelstra

25-08-04 14:41

As advertised on MilWeb:

Quote:

1944 Austin K6 Breakdown Gantry
On the road, with new tyres fitted. As used by the REME Light Aid Detachments for recovery and field repairs. Sliding beam in rear fitted with chain block. 5 ton winch in chassis. Finished in authentic markings and original WD number. As seen at Beltring this year. £4,800 ono.
07770 378253
Richard Farrant 24 August '04

http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/classpics/13695.jpg

and:

Quote:

1944 Austin K6 Coles 3 ton mobile crane
On the road. Recently resprayed in authenitc markings, new front tyres fitted. As used by field workshops, bridging units etc. Crance unit is powered by petrol electric with a Ford 10 engine and generator. Very rare survivor and useful vehicle. Displayed at Beltring this year. £4,800 ono.
07770 378253
Richard Farrant 24 August '04

http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/classpics/13696.jpg

Richard Farrant

25-08-04 21:50

Hanno,
Thanks for putting my ads up on the forum. If anyone is interested and needs more details, please do contact me.

The other Gantry shown in the thread was also at Beltring this year, having been driven down from Darlington, we managed to get all three together for photos, it is unlikely to be able to get three or more K6 in one place together as they are getting quite rare now.

Richard

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