Heads Up: Big Boys Toys Auction May 17th 2014 Cornwall UK.

[lynx42]

Here you go, something for everyone.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-27271312

http://www.kivells.com/heritage/sale_details.asp?ID=56

The radio van is a HUP.

Regards Rick

[Blackpowder44 (RIP)]

The Universal carrier mk.2 belong to Bob White a Cornish farmer made 70,000 at auction today, =5% commision and vat on the commision. The 71/2 ton trailor for it made £9000+ , John.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Blackpowder44

The Universal carrier mk.2 belong to Bob White a Cornish farmer made 70,000 at auction today, =5% commision and vat on the commision. The 71/2 ton trailor for it made £9000+ , John.

Crikey John, that must have been a bid of frantic bidding to get those prices. How much did the Chev HUP go for because the auctioneers estimate I saw on a BBC news site seemed way too high?

regards, Richard

[Blackpowder44 (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

Crikey John, that must have been a bid of frantic bidding to get those prices. How much did the Chev HUP go for because the auctioneers estimate I saw on a BBC news site seemed way too high?

regards, Richard

yes, way too high, not sold. Now to get on and advertise my carrier for sale, John.
ps.the HUP was the one sold at Warnham war museum sale all those years ago. John.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Blackpowder44

yes, way too high, not sold. Now to get on and advertise my carrier for sale, John.
ps.the HUP was the one sold at Warnham war museum sale all those years ago. John.

Cash in while the interest is there!

[Ron Pier]

Bob brought his carrier to our Weymouth parade a few years ago. He kept breaking down with an electrical problem on our Saturday run to Portland. The same AA guy came out to him about four times and was quite amused and patient at trying to fix it for Bob.
Bob told me that he'd bought the carrier still unopened in it's crate, complete with all its tools, spares and markings. He promised to send me a copy of the video they took when they opened it up. But even after a reminder.....He never did. Ron

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Blackpowder44

The Universal carrier mk.2 belong to Bob White a Cornish farmer made 70,000 at auction today, =5% commision and vat on the commision. The 71/2 ton trailor for it made £9000+ , John.

The Carrier

Several of the WWII military vehicles have won awards at vintage rallies and events nationwide. The highlight is perhaps the 1944 Universal (Bren gun) Carrier with a Ford V8 engine. This incredibly rare vehicle was acquired in its original box ready to be shipped from Canada. It is to be sold complete with its original type transporter trailer and a genuine 290 miles on the clock! Also of particular note is the 1952 Scammell Explorer recovery truck fitted with a modern 14l Cummings 250 engine. The buyer will also get all the original tools and hand books included within the sale of both vehicles.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Blackpowder44

yes, way too high, not sold.
*snip*
ps.the HUP was the one sold at Warnham war museum sale all those years ago. John.

The C8A HUW

The 1943 Chevrolet Radio Truck, another vehicle of significant interest, is complete with a rare 19 radio set, all tools and equipment and has travelled less than 10,000 miles.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

The Ford jeep

The ‘soft top sports car’ comes in the form of a 1943 Ford US army jeep, again in show condition and ready to drive away.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Bob brought his carrier to our Weymouth parade a few years ago. He kept breaking down with an electrical problem on our Saturday run to Portland. The same AA guy came out to him about four times and was quite amused and patient at trying to fix it for Bob.
Bob told me that he'd bought the carrier still unopened in it's crate, complete with all its tools, spares and markings. He promised to send me a copy of the video they took when they opened it up. But even after a reminder.....He never did. Ron

I knew a chap who also had a crated carrier and on a British Legion parade it broke down with a duff coil, so although unused, there are parts that fail over the passing years.