Elliott's Yard, Ontario in 1993

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Brian Gough

In Wheels & Tracks #11, p.43. there is a picture from the Elliot Brothers yard, identifying it as a Sd.Kfz. 7 8-ton semi-track tractor. Bart Vanderveen had visited there along with Bill Gregg and commented, "Now well beyond the possibility of restoration, it was reportedly used at CFB Bordon for heavy recovery practice in the post-war years, after it had been shipped from across the Atlantic 'for another look'. "

Brian

Here's the vehicle as sold at the Sotheby's auction. I'd love somebody to find and post a pic of what it looked like all those years ago at Elliotts. From what I recall it was nothing more than a rusting tangle of steel. If it was restored there's hope for the rest of us.

[Bob Phillips]

So here are a couple of pictures, first from W&T (thanks for the lead Brian) and it shows what I remember, a badly smashed vehicle rolled over repeatedly. I don't recall seeing any track- anybody know if there was any at the yard? I have not yet found my printed catalog from the Littlefield sale but will add any extra details (if there are any) when I do.

Second photo shows what I believe is Bill Gregg's ex Yale fully restored and flying. The restoration project was led by a fellow named Joe Gabany from Stoney Creek who was subsequently and sadly killed in a small plane crash flying home from cottage country through a bad storm.

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