Canadian Long wheelbase Diamond T975 survivors?

[Alex van de Wetering]

Small Diamond T 975 Update.

It seems Overloon has let their 975 go and it's now on auction at Trackandtrade/BAIV:

https://auction.tracksandtrade.com/a...ridge-erection


In Normandy 2019 I found the ex-Cameron 975 now also owned by someone here in Holland.

Lex former 975 was finally picked up by Robbert here on the forum that also bought the low-mileage ex-Norway 975 that Hanno posted in this thread.

[welbike]

Yes, I saw the Overloon one being in the auction, they are doing away with some postwar vehicles, and this is borderline I guess, as they weren't really used untill postwar.

Cheers,

Lex

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by welbike

Yes, I saw the Overloon one being in the auction, they are doing away with some postwar vehicles, and this is borderline I guess, as they weren't really used untill postwar.

The auctioneer describes it as built in 1945, and reengineered into a boat transporter in the 1950s for use in Korea. Until now I didn't realise this configuration was post-WW2.

Diamond 4-Ton 6×6 Truck T975 for Boat Bridge Erection, Trailer, 2 Wheel, Utility and Boat Bridge Erection 27 ft.
Very rare and impressive unit designed and used in the Korean War!

This combination is basically an upgraded Diamond 4 Ton 6×6 Truck T975 long wheelbase (produced in 1945) which has been executed in the fifties for the specific purpose to transport a Bridge erection boat. It is featuring an open cab, winch and comes with many small details.

The unit is an older restoration. Truck and trailer will be delivered in as-is condition but running and with operational brakes and electrical / light system.
Will come with Dutch road licence.

The Boat for Bridge Erection (27 ft) is only externally restored.
Boat is basically complete, both engines are still installed but need a full maintenance / restoration.

It is a very nice and complete unit and therefore a very impressive combination and a great buy for the serious collector. This is most probably the only surviving example in this condition!