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Old 27-03-14, 00:33
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Found them,

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Old 16-04-14, 01:53
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When the remains of the vehicle arrived at Narre Warren on loan many years ago, I remember John Belfield telling me about the two vehicles being taken to NG, and I was as skeptical as he had been.

Then he showed me the photos! Don't remember if he had copied them, or if they were in the owner's album, but there was no room for doubt.

Quite a story, and I wonder how the Unit QM was ever able to 'account' for them in the movements inventory between ME and Aust, then Aust to NG, then back to Aust. The man must have been a miracle worker.

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Old 15-03-17, 11:29
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Well, quite a few years since the last post.

The owner has it a Corowa as we speak. Looks like nothing has progressed since the above discussion 4 years ago. he says he is working on front guards but no discussion of the seemingly complicated pressed steel body.

Sale has been offered but I suspect it might take a serious investment.

It is nice to see such an unusual bit of history preserved and brought out for display.

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Old 15-03-17, 17:41
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Very cool vehicle, I love the X-distribution
We have a 6*4 SPA 35 Dovunque and then some home-made tractor made of smalles SPA, if you wanted I can send you few pics - maybe some spare parts are same and you could use them then.
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Old 15-03-17, 22:22
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Frankie

I just talked to the SpA owner and he is very interested in spares as he has a second one he is rebuilding. Only two came to Australia. Any pics would be welcome.

Lang
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Old 17-03-17, 15:48
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Here are few pics. Located in Czech Rep. Not a artillery tractor, seems to be the small lorry.
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Old 17-03-17, 15:49
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few more pics. If interested PM me.
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