[Larry Hayward]

Were is it now - Ford F30 with No 11 Cab?

I have attached photos of an Ford F30 that was restored in the early 1980's by John Jackson from Essex / Suffolk area. He told me at the time that it was one of the earliest CMP's still in existance in the UK, dating from about 1940. Could it be one of those Fords constructed at the Southampton factory, which was destroyed on 30th November 1940?

John Jackson said the GS body was rebuilt to the original shape and design, which with rounded rear wheel arches must be quite early. The L number is said to be original as is the unit serial 76 - which were found on the vehicle when John stripped it down. I was lucky enough to get a ride in this vehicle at an MV event at Duxford in 1981. I have not seen or heard much about this CMP over the years but about 18 months ago I saw it for sale in Classic Military Vehicles magazine. I wonder where it is now?

I attach another photo. The unit serial 76 was found on the rear of the back axle and suggests the Ford was used by the Royal Artillery or an RASC suppy unit for the RA.