Carrier pics
 

Can anyone tell me the history behind this possible AT version of the MKII? Located in Canada, how rare is it?

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Hi John

Its a Mk1 Carrier. But it is part of the 2pdr ones that were made during the war. I beleive it is owned by a Cliff Ladoucer. He used to post on this forum a lot about 4 years ago. Haven't seen much at all from him since.

Tank hunter ! Kevin Powles has one of these so is well worth contacting, he is on these forums too i beleive you may be able to help each other out a touch....


awesome carrier there mind.


Rich

1 of 24
 

It is one of only 24 made. Fitted with obselete 2 pounders made in regina, shipped out west as a wartime expediant as generally airfield defence.
We have one at the CMEC museum in Chilliwack fitted with an incorrect but close 37mm out of a staghound. Good to see there is another one out there in really fantastic shape!

AT Carrier.
 

Thanks for the info. It is cliffs he was looking to sell it but wanted too much. I got some pictures but thats all. I heard from another person that there were 100 made but you say there was only 24. Who ever is right it is the first one I ever saw so it must be very rare. I can't afford it so its up for anybody. :whinge

According to Nigel Watson's book, the contract was for 100 machines. My front armour is part of that contract and I beleive my hull to be also. Sadly can't confirm due to all the key parts missing, Ive also found an unrestored, very complete carrier with a number that falls towards the begining of this contract. However it is a standard Mk1* with no hints of being made into a 2pdr.