Ford 01A(F) Complete after 12 years!

[Ian McCallum]

Hi Alex, most certainly a strange one and as you say now that you know about it it can be seen on a variety of vehicles. Style and location vary but always on the same rear corner! Inspection mark? maybe, but why 'K' and what does it mean? .

Re my Ford, certainly appreciate some pictures when you sort them out. I have just repainted part of the front wing and trunk lid ready for the change of vehicle marking,s now that I know its true original ones.

Ian

[Ian McCallum]

Thought I would post a couple of photos in appreciation for all the assistance and information I have received from members that resulted in 'Aurora' now being finished in the vehicles original markings. The penciled information entered into a drivers handbook found in the vehicle initially gave the serial number and further research has resulted in finding the vehicle had served with the 1st. Motor Transport Vehicle Reception Depot, Canadian Military Headquarters, while located at Bordon in Hampshire in the early years of the war. So this chapter is now closed.

Through the Canadian War Museum Heritage site I have found out that Private J. (James) Dickson, RCASC, B84077 did survive the war, although as I am not a family member, or formal researcher, they could not furnish further information other than his full christian name and that the suffix 'B' indicated he enlisted in Toronto. I would dearly love to find out more as it would be nice to furnish the family with a photo of what Dad, Gran dad or whoever used to drive during their service life, they may in turn have photos of the actually vehicle in service!

Related to this saga elsewhere in this thread there is reference to wanting information on the letter 'K' that can be seen painted usually above the right rear wheel arch on RHD vehicles. Examples I have seen are on cars, station wagons, although from info within this thread it appears it was not limited to this class of vehicle. However, what is it? An inspection marking was one suggestion?

All the best,

Ian

[Ken Smith]

Good day Ian,

What a wonderful satisfying story, a beautiful car with so much attention to detail.
Thanks for sharing with us.

Regards Ken

[Alex van de Wetering]

Re my Ford, certainly appreciate some pictures when you sort them out.

Sorry this had to take so long Ian! pictures attached

Picture 1-3 taken in Port-en-Bessin, pic 4 and 5 taken in Bayeux

Alex

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