Australian International K5

[Matt Austin]

Another win tonight. I'd never been able to open the passenger door, so I hadn't had reason to look at the floor between the seat frame and the door. Just happened to look, and saw the data plate.

I'm guessing that 233 refers to the 233 Green Diamond engine, as against the 214 Green Diamond. 159 is the wheelbase in inches. Pity there's no date.

Last year, I found the same chassis number on the chassis rail, and passed it on to Mike Cecil, who very kindly looked it up for me. Thank you, Mike.

Mike noted the following;
IHC Model K5, 159 inch wheelbase, 10:50x18 tyres; chassis number 25146; original engine number GRD233-34411, GS Lorry, Army registration number 43362. Sold to IHC per SAN959 (undated, so most probably end of war).

Fascinating. I have my work cut out for me!

Cheers,
Matt