Auction Results
Yes, today was a great spring day for a country auction that included a very rare CMP. It was nice to see Ian McColl there and looking at the picture, I know why Ian wasn't shopping for an 11 cab. It was not a large sale and nothing seemed to go for very much. I don't think anyone got rich today.
Vehicle selling prices:
1951 Willys CJ3B $3500.
GMC 6 x 6 with winch $2000.
1940 CMP 11 Cab Ford F60S Tipper $1700.
Despite the small crowd and the few bidders on the CMP, we didn't actually see who ended up with it. The auctioneer's staff couldn't (or wouldn't) identify the successful bidder to us. So, we don't know if this beauty will remain hidden from the world, be properly restored or resume ploughing snow somewhere. Global warming may be its saviour yet.
Despite a post-war working life as a snow plough, it remains a very original CMP. Still in place in the cab are the original side curtains, side curtain storage bag behind the driver's seat, fire extinguisher bracket and rifle holders. On the back was the original tool box and the Gar Wood tipper box with data plate. To accommodate the wing plough on the right, both gas original tanks (the early version with the reserve section) were mounted on the left side frame. I believe the serial number to be 1G6739F.
I am sure Barry will be posting more pictures.
Brian
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