MLU FORUM - Bedford MW on EPAY

I was in the UK for work and I had planned to go and have a look at it. Alas, it was sold before I got to see it.

It is a 1943 MWC, rebuilt with an open cab and a replica 20-mm Polsten platform on which a generator was mounted.

Typical bitsa, but it is a running WW2 British truck.

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BEDFORD MW WORLD WAR 2 GENERATOR TRUCK Item number: 130261232851

The seller ended this listing early because the item is no longer available for sale.
Ended: 11-Oct-08 10:33:35 BST
Item location: grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Starting time: 07-Oct-08 21:43:27 BST
Starting bid: £2,500.00
Seller: arcot75( 283)

BEDFORD MW

WORLD WAR TWO GENERATOR TRUCK

THIS VEHICLE HAS SPENT MANY YEARS IN A MUSEUM

I HAVE ONLY USED IT OCCASIONALLY FOR LOCAL SHOWS, (I WOULD THEREFORE RECOMMEND SLIGHT RECOMMISSIONING I.E. SERVICE, OIL CHANGE, GREASE UP, ETC.) HOWEVER IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION FOR ITS AGE.

ENGINE IS 3500cc PETROL

IT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN A PROTOTYPE FOR USE AS AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN CARRIER, THEN CONVERTED TO A GENERATOR TRUCK. THE GENERATOR IS POWERED BY A WILLEYS JEEP ENGINE - THIS IS COMPLETE ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER USED IT OR INDEED TRIED TO START IT.

THE TRUCK RUNS A1, IS MOT EXEMPT AND TAX IS FREE DUE TO ITS AGE, CURRENT TAX DISC EXPIRES 28 FEBRUARY 2009.

AT PRESENT IT IS RUNNING FROM A REAR MOUNTED JERRY CAN AS THE TWIN PETROL TANKS TAKE SOME FILLING!!

RELIABLE, RARE WORLD WAR TWO TRUCK, MILITARY NUMBER KNOWN FROM MUSEUM OF ARMY TRANSPORT RECORDS, DECLARED MANUFACTURED IN 1943, BUT FROM A MILITARY TRANSPORT BOOK BELIEVED TO BE A 1938 PROTOTYPE (ALTHOUGH NOT GUARANTEED).

THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD WITH NO RESERVE, BUT IS ADVERTISED ELSEWHERE, SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE IT FROM THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME.

PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 5 FEEDBACK.

PAYMENT IS CASH ON COLLECTION, BUT COULD THE WINNING BIDDER PLEASE PAY A DEPOSIT OF £50 AT THE END OF THE AUCTION (SORRY BUT I HAVE HAD PREVIOUS NON-PAYERS)

HAPPY BIDDING!

IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

Question & Answer Answered On

Q: Hello, my is Werner and I'm from Germany. Reg.yr car I do have some question : 1. wld you sell the car to Germany 2.how is the gear/transmission doing/working 3. is the car road worthy? tks in advance and have a nice day werner 10-Oct-08
A: Hello Werner, Yes I would sell to Germany although all costs of collection would be down to you but the vehicle would not be released until funds have cleared obviously. Regards engine gearbox axles etc all are working fine and the vehicle is roadworthy. Best wishes, David
Q: Hi would it be possible to view the bedford or speak to someone about it this is a serious enquiry not a tyre kicker my tel numbers is office 01204 702840 , mobile 07970 792350 cheers chris Allsop 10-Oct-08
A: Hi Chris, Give me a ring on 07999 567153 I will try my best to answer any questions I have been inundated with people wanting to buy it now etc its getting a bit much ! David
Q: Hi, I like this.Great vehicle. How much is it advertised elsewhere please? (I haven't yet found it)Many thanks Steve 08-Oct-08
A: I have been offered £3500 which I am considering although he has to sell a land rover first ! David