Civillianised C15A in Sydney Museum

[Keith Webb]

Just came across this online:
This is at the Tempe Bus and Truck Museum.



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Title: "Officially known as a Canadian Military Pattern Chevrolet C15_ 4 x 4 model 8444 with a number 13 cab. "

"This vehicle was purchased on 30 May, 1946 by the Department of Road Transport and Tramways (D.R.T. & T.) from the Commonwealth Disposal Commission. It was one of a number of wartime vehicles purchased after the war ended. The truck was used as a breakdown vehicle at the Randwick tramway workshops mains section and later at the Ritchie Street trolley bus depot.

With the reduced numbers of trams operating and the closing of the Trolley Bus System, the vehicle was transferred to the Chullora bus workshops in March 1960._ Registered as CT-070, it was used for towing disabled buses from various depots to the Chullora workshops for overhaul. The truck was also used a general service vehicle.

When the workshops complex was closed in October 1989, the vehicle was donated by the State Transit Authority to the Museum. The Authority always maintained the 'Blitz' in excellent condition and it became a welcome addition to the Museum's collection._ "