Heads Up: Cab 12 Ford FGT

[Hanno Spoelstra]

(Posted this before, but it got hacked.)

Ad found on MilWeb:

Ford Artillery Tractor on a C.G.T. chassis
1942 to 1943 Good restoration Project.
07774 186780
Anthony Hathaway 20 June '04

Mr. Hathaway told me he is situated in Evesham, Worcestershire, UK and "it runs, front end very good rear body needs restoration."

No connections with the seller, just thought the forum members would be interested to see this.

Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

FYI: I have been informed this FGT has found a new home in Holland.

Regards,
Hanno

[Pete Ashby]

Hanno

Our loss is your gain, had I not just bought the 12 cab C30 LAA it would have joined the OCMPC's ranks.

As I told you at the time it was the centre of much sole searching on my part. I hope it has found a good home.

Who did it go to, anyone we know?

Pete

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Pete Ashby
Our loss is your gain, had I not just bought the 12 cab C30 LAA it would have joined the OCMPC's ranks.

As I told you at the time it was the centre of much sole searching on my part. I hope it has found a good home.

Pete,

It went to a Dutch collector with a love for the odd and quaint, i.e. British vehicles
It will join a stable with Humber Snipe and Humber Armoured Car and the likes, so I guess it is in good hands.

No need to mourn, Holland is just a ferry-hop away
Come over some day to enjoy our liberation celebrations - next year should be big!

Hanno

[Maurice Donckers]

Yes it has gone to the the full south of Holland , a friend of mine Pierre has bought it , so we have now in the same shed a 13 cab CGT , the 12 cab FGT, C15A 13 cab , C15 no11cab , F15A 13 cab , 20CWT 180 gallon water tank trailer , 7 1/2 ton light recovery trailer (FORD canada built) C15A wireless (no body) and a MK1UC carrier , and finaly a T16 . And several British and US vehicles.
The Quad by the way has a Fordson V8 in at the moment , but Pierre has got already a Canadian Ford Mercury engine for it , the vehicle is fairly original , all data plates are there , and the interior has never been repainted , tires are still wartime dated . It is not a difficult restauration job .

[Pete Ashby]

Maurice

Good to know it's gone to a good home. That's a very impressive collection you guys have got under one roof.



Pete

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by Maurice Donckers
The Quad by the way has a Fordson V8 in at the moment , but Pierre has got already a Canadian Ford Mercury engine for it , the vehicle is fairly original , all data plates are there , and the interior has never been repainted , tires are still wartime dated . It is not a difficult restauration job .

Wonderful to hear. We're looking forward to hearing what's on those data plates and seeing more detail piictures. What a find!
Is Pierre online?

[Maurice Donckers]

yes Pierre is on line , and you can reach him if you send me a direct mail , then I will give you his E-mail address .
maurice

[kiwiquad]

gday, how much did it go for? and what would be the average in that condition? cheers mike

[Hanno Spoelstra]

This FGT is back on the market - see https://www.milweb.net/webvert/a5045/99605

[m606paz]

It's the first time I've seen a Gotfredson badge!!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

This FGT is back on the market - see https://www.milweb.net/webvert/a5045/99605

Some more pics for reference:

Ford Quad including Limber and 25pdr

A very unique and beautiful combination.
It's located in The Netherlands.
The Quad is 99% complete.
Engine turns by hand.
The gun is able to fire blanks and is restored, so is the Limber.
I can assist with transportation around the world.
I'm looking myself for a Diamond M20 and a Rogers trailer.
Offers.

Pierre Rieu

[Alex van de Wetering]

I am not sure if Pierre has sold the FGT in the meantime, or if it's just on loan, but I found it on display at the Overloon war museum under a camouflage net, yesterday.
It seems like a very nice truck....pretty complete and it even has part of the rack on the rear. Hopefully it will be restored soon.

Or maybe I should make this message more interesting like some dealers seem to fancy..... "we recently discovered this rare truck"......

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

I am not sure if Pierre has sold the FGT in the meantime, or if it's just on loan, but I found it on display at the Overloon war museum under a camouflage net, yesterday.

As I understand it, it was exchanged for another vehicle.