Strange captured vehicle

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Yes, that is what sprung to my mind, as it reminded me of a picture I saw on this forum (will look it up later).

Definitely not factory fitment, so it is either of local assembly or a field modification.

Here you go, compare the subject vehicle with some pictures of water tank trucks as seen in the thread Unusual desert ( INDIAN ? ) Chev.

Possibly it was a version assembled & used in the Middle East only?

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Below is an AWM pic showing an Aust water truck version:

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

1939 VA Model or 1940 WA Model water carrier truck. These were assembled by General Motors Near East Limited in Rue Ptolomees, Alexandria, Egypt and were originally in a WO census series L 39000 to 39515 Contract V 3352 LORRY 30 CWT. 4 X 2 GS/WATER TANKERS 266 UNITS GS AND 84 WATER
133-INCH WHEELBASE for Egypt.



This is identical to an official GM photo of a water truck in their 1944 book and also the WHEELS & TRACKS issue's. I believe that these are '40 WAs now from studying the front radiator grille. The 158 1/2" w.b. Egyptian trucks referred to were of course WBs

[zemsi]

The auctions just closed. Unbelievable prices:

Euro 406 for the Water Tank Blitz
Euro 335 for the Gun Tractor

[Keith Webb]

So that's close to $1,000 Aus for both

I wonder whether the same buyer bought both to save on postage.

Originally Posted by zemsi

The auctions just closed. Unbelievable prices:

Euro 406 for the Water Tank Blitz
Euro 335 for the Gun Tractor

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

How in heck did the figures get up so high unless (being cynical) the buyers had sniperware and they outdid each other?