Sold: Chevrolet Coupe Utility

[Lang]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Chevrolet-Cou...556ffa01a#shId

I need to move the old ute on so pass the word.

Lang

[Tony Smith]

Just passing on the word again, but this Chev Coupe Ute is for sale on e-bay, with the previous owner being a "well known adventurer from Queensland". Hmm, could it be the same?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Here is the old ad. Wonder where it ended up?

Was great to see it in Normandy all those years back.

https://www.justcars.com.au/cars-for...311/JCW1470529

Seller's Description
This is one of the best unmolested, low mile Chevrolet coupe-utes around. It was purchased by a dairy farmer in 1946 and used sparingly for the next 40 years. It was then bought by an enthusiast who stored it in his shed for a further 20 years. The odometer reading is believed to be correct. It was built to army specs, as shown by the military instruments and troop seats. The chassis, drivetrain and front metal work were shipped from GM, Canada. The stylish coupe-ute cabin was built locally by Holden.

I purchased the car from a QLD adventurer who bought it 2 years ago from the 2nd owner and prepared it for a well documented expedition from Istanbul, Turkey through Greece, Italy, Switzerland and France to the 65th celebration of the 1944 D-Day landings.

The coupe-ute's body is straight and rust-free and had minimal rust prior to restoration. All panels are remarkably straight and sound although there are some small dings that haven't been panel-beaten. Other work includes:
* Fully reupholstered seat to original specs.
* New headlining with period fabric.
* Rear cargo floor renewed.
* A canopy and frame made to original specs using WW2 lined canvas.
* A rare, original roofrack.
* Seatbelts.

This ute is mechanically very sound. It starts first time and idles smoothly immediately. It runs its original 216ci 6 cyl coupled to a 3speed gearbox. Also has:
* new radiator
* fully overhauled brake system
* double acting telescopic front shock absorbers
* Converted to 12 volt
* Flashlube upper cylinder lube system
* Fully reconditioned gearbox. Gears in perfect condition.
* New clutch pressure plate.
* A 70 litre long range fuel tank.
* A 30 litre hidden water tank with tap.
* New electrics.
It does ~21mpg and uses ~1 litre of oil per 3,000km. It always runs cool. The vehicle passed both a full registration and a Chev Club inspection without issues. It could be driven around Australia tomorrow in comfort. Inspections welcomed and recommended.

Note: The last picture is of two similar vehicles without the military livery. It's a great option for those who don't like army green.

Details

Ad Id JCW1470529
Price $16,000

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Here is the old ad. Wonder where it ended up?

In those photos it looks like it was in Western Australia by the rego plates.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

In those photos it looks like it was in Western Australia by the rego plates.

Thanks, so that's where it was while owned by the man Lang sold it to. Where would it have gone when sold on?

Anyway, it is a well-travelled car! Here is a pic taken in Normandy, June 2009:

[Lang]

I did hear from a friend about 18 months ago it was again for sale but looking very sorry for itself having been ratted for body parts by a hotrodder.

Lang

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Lang

I did hear from a friend about 18 months ago it was again for sale but looking very sorry for itself having been ratted for body parts by a hotrodder.

That news must have made you sad.... I often say "it is up to the owner to decide what they do with a vehicle", but in this case I think it is a real shame such a nice truck was parted out.