10-cwt Brantford Coach Trailer eBay

chris vickery · #1 23-04-13, 03:34

Up for sale in upstate NY on eBay. 2 days left!!!Item# 281095252419
10Cwt Trailer by Brantford Coach and Body
Data plates intact, looks solid. Someone in eastern Ontario should snag it.
Not affiliated with the seller.

Bob Carriere · #2 23-04-13, 04:04

Hitch welded not original and 6 hours from Ottawa one way.

No bids yet !!

Looks familiar to something posted before ... which also had a ball hitch welded...... always concerned when so few pictures have been posted

Bob

chris vickery · #3 23-04-13, 04:23

Bob, how many 10cwt trailers have you found lately? I guess cheap is relative and something that Canadian collectors are notorious for being!

Consider a POS M101 is going for $750 to $1K, M100s are over $1K and WW2 trailers, especially Canadian Mfg ones are almost unobtainium.
Might be worth an email to the seller for some more "information" just in case it doesn't get bid.
I found it during an unlikely search by accident.

Hanno Spoelstra · #4 23-04-13, 20:11

Great find!

Here's the direct link to the "Brantford Coach & Body Ltd. 10 Cwt. trailer": http://r.ebay.com/mYAKlO

H.

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I have a Brantford Coach & Body Ltd. 10Cwt. trailer in restorable condition for sale.It is listed as all steel bolted body trailer code number 2-10-pcs (or pgs) -2. The piece has all the brake parts still attached to it but inoperable. The tub portion has small holes and dents and it appears to have been painted several times. The tail light buckets are there but also inoperable. In researching this piece I have discovered it quite rare and would make a good restoration project to accompany your Willys.

chris vickery · #5 24-04-13, 15:33

Update Urgent!!! 1 Day left...

I spoke with the owner of this trailer this morning. Usually I don't fall for pressure tactics but considering the rarity of this trailer i feel that someone should take action soon.

The guy bought it to make into an "expedition" trailer, discovered it has some history and thought he would offer it up to the collector community before hacking it up. At least he has some consideration for the historical aspects of such a find.
At any rate, he has indicated that if it doesn't generate any interest, that he plans on carrying out his original plans- modify forever and another piece of our history is gone.

Its a little far for me and my funds are a bit tight, otherwise I would jump on it in a second. Yes it needs work and the towing lunette is missing.

Hanno Spoelstra · #6 24-04-13, 16:50

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Originally Posted by chris vickery

The guy bought it to make into an "expedition" trailer, discovered it has some history and thought he would offer it up to the collector community before hacking it up. At least he has some consideration for the historical aspects of such a find.
At any rate, he has indicated that if it doesn't generate any interest, that he plans on carrying out his original plans- modify forever and another piece of our history is gone.

Chris,

Thanks for the update. Sound like an opportunity to offer the seller a trailer more suitable for conversion into an expedition trailer in return? Often bartering is more interesting for both parties than buying and selling.

Who has a spare trailer and is up for the challenge?!?

H.

Bob Carriere · #7 25-04-13, 02:39

.... so I have been in touch with seller also....

....for a trailer with no bids he is getting a lot of interest.... discussions are still on going.

Bob C

chris vickery · #8 25-04-13, 03:06

It is suprising actually.
I mentioned to the seller that if his auction failed to garner bids that maybe he lower his starting price and see where it goes.
Realistically, anything worthwhile should generate bids. Usually the market dictates what the right price is. Unfortunately, sometimes things go the other way on eBay and get ridiculous. Good for the seller, not for the bidders.
I can understand why Stateside this is of little to no interest as it it uniquely Canadian. If it were a Bantam or Willys trailer I am sure it would have apile of bids.
Conversely, it is also just that, a trailer. An accessory if you will. Can't drive it. Missing a few things that may be hard to find, but has many things it should have.
I guess time will tell where this goes....

Bob Carriere · #9 25-04-13, 03:16

He is located between HWY 81 amd 87 at least 5 + hours from Ottawa..... 12 hour day plus fuel....then HST at border and a few burgers.....all adds up to the cost.

I am pretty sure we can fabricate the missing lunette parts as we have the manuals and I believe there may be one to copy from in Oshawa.

Time will tell.

Bob