Dorchester up for auction

[Philliphastings]

This is the Puckapunyal Tank Museum's one. Bit sad they gave up on restoring it.

I used to own Bob Dimer's in WA and it is now restored and residing in NSW. The chassis in the above pics is fitted for a winch which Bob's/ mine was not, nor were original Dorchester chassis.

I hope someone completes the restoration of the one above.

Cheers

Phill

[Mike Cecil]

Thanks Phillip, that clears that one up!

Agree: such a pity to not do at least a cosmetic external refurbishment, but all sorts of factors come into play in a museum, not just the restoration itself.

Bob's chassis certainly did some miles: it came from a yard in Geelong. It had been a crane truck. Bob drove to Victoria with a Humber Box on the back of his tray truck with the red cab - can't remember what make. The box is now residing in Vic under restoration. Bob then went back to WA with the Matador chassis. Now the Dorchester/Matador is back in the east in NSW! Quite a journey.

Mike

[Mike K]

Somebody on FB said it sold for $4K seems rather low

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Somebody on FB said it sold for $4K seems rather low

A lot of work required, so someone had a good deal. No doubt we will hear where it went soon!

[Lynn Eades]

The museum at Merredin (WA) had (has?) a nice one.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

A lot of work required, so someone had a good deal. No doubt we will hear where it went soon!

I hope it went to a good home that realizes its historic significance and not someone that will make a camper out of it. I'm glad the initial cost is low. If done right the vehicle and interior restoration will not be cheap.

[Tony Smith]

One of the major differences with Pickles Auctions, compared to the previous contract with GraysOnline, is that final bids and sale prices are not visible after the auction closes, even if you are one of the bidders in contention. Grays have their lots visible for all to see for even years later, complete with the anonomised bidders identities.

[Mike Cecil]

Phillip,

Bob sent me this image after he arrived back in WA and unloaded his Matador chassis. You may wish to pass it on to the current owner. I think I have a few other images from Bob as well, including a close-up of the remains of the British divisional marking, just visible on the lower left front mudguard.

Mike

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

One of the major differences with Pickles Auctions, compared to the previous contract with GraysOnline, is that final bids and sale prices are not visible after the auction closes, even if you are one of the bidders in contention. Grays have their lots visible for all to see for even years later, complete with the anonomised bidders identities.

Plus they remove the pictures aftrer auction

Anyway, I hope the new owner restores it to running order!