FWD HAR-1

[Hanno Spoelstra]

End of a story. We´ve seen it on here, from being bought and restored, to being put up for sale: Ben´s FWD HAR-1 4-TON Cargo Truck is for sale on MilWeb: http://www.milweb.net/webverts/46000/

FWD HAR-1 4-TON Cargo Truck

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This truck is probably the rarest surviving american truck of WW2, there only being 2 other original cargo trucks of this type in the world. This particular truck is the only known survivor of British Contract S/M2330 of 1943 which is clearly displayed on the remnants of the original data plates. This truck has undergone a (fully documented)complete 'ground up' restoration over the past 5 years and displays the markings of the first unit of contract S/M2330 which only comprised of 1,664 trucks. These trucks have been documented as seeing extensive use with both British and Polish forces (see Wheels & Tracks No.5 / Sikorski Museum Archives) throughout both Italian and Northern European campaigns.

Clearly a great deal of time and money have been invested by myself into restoring this truck into the remarkable condition it displays today. Every attention to detail during the restoration from the correct type/grade nuts & bolts to the fit of the bespoke canvas-work has been made with this truck. The truck also comes with a complete spares package including spare engines, gearboxes, axles etc.

£15,000.

Ben Rippingham 07799 113016 (after 5pm weekdays)

[BEN-RIPPINGHAM]

Yep thats right she's up for sale, not an easy decision to make and believe me... if it wasn't for the substantial new project i've the 'possible' opportunity to own this truck wouldn't be for sale at all!!!

Don't get me wrong i do have to sell to afford this 'possible new project' but don't really want to sell this truck and although i'd like a new challenge, the thought of never having to see the back of this truck is possibly almost as appealing!!!

Either way:
* if i sell it = great, new challenge....?
* If i don't sell = great, I get to keep the truck I've always wanted to own!


Its not cheap, hopefully nobody will be interested to the tune i'm asking for the FWD and that will have made my decision?

regards to you Hanno and everyone,

Ben

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by BEN-RIPPINGHAM

Yep thats right she's up for sale, not an easy decision to make and believe me...

Ben,

I understand. Either way, I hope she continues to get the care she deserves after you rescued her from oblivion. A job well done!

And if you take on another challenge, we count on you giving us a full account on this forum.

Thanks and keep up the good work.
Hanno

P.S. what happened to that LAAT?

[lynx42]

Ben,
There are at least 9 more FWD's over here in OZ.
Three have recently gone to the scrappy. (Two in South Australia and one that I didn't know about only 100km. from me, late last year. )
I have one, (mine is unrestored), and so does Glen Stones at Swan Reach, Vic. Glens is one of the best restored trucks you'll ever see. Bob Dimer in Western Australia has a fifth wheel on his. He drove it on the "Back to the Track" trip from Alice Springs to Darwin in 1995.
The RAAF used them as tippers during WW2and post-war.
(I had noticed that you stated only 2 in the world in your Milweb advert.)
Good luck with the sale. Pity I can't afford it, as it will take me forever to get mine to equal yours.Are you going to let us in on the possible new purchase????
Regards Rick

[Hanno Spoelstra]

FWD HAR-1 for sale in France (see http://www.mvcgfrance.org/petites-annonces-vente.html)

[BEN-RIPPINGHAM]

thought you might like to see most recent pic' from MVT calender photo shoot.

and another..........

[Markita2]

Hello
I use google translator so sorry for the translation. I am a hobby and I want to build a model truck FWD HAR1. I'm looking for drawings and other materials to assist in the construction, especially the dimensions of the individual elements. Thank you very much for help.
Mariusz