Ontario Auction

[Gordon Yeo]

Well, isn't that disappointing. Imagine having an auction sale on July 1, like no one has any thing else to do on that day.

[lynx42]

1953 Jeep M38A1 (Ford), doors, side curtains, restored, good condition. 1954 GMC M207 Deuce & a Half (6 x 6), restored, complete with 24 volt winch, good condition. 1944 15CWT, new rubber, good cargo box, 2 gas tanks, engine runs but needs work. 1942 Universal carrier (Bren gun carrier), used in displays parades, has replacement armour, new water pumps, track jack, running order (engine showing some wear). Military style ¾ ton trailer, 9 X 16in. wheels, restored. 1944 15CWT for parts. Various artillery brass & projectiles. Dummy artillery shells. Land mine top plus other curiosities. Camouflage netting c/w stakes, poles & ropes (20 X 20ft.). “Mash style” speakers. 1940’s military foot lockers c/w snow shoes. Bren gun wooden amp box. Various ammo boxes & jerry cans. Fight knives & bayonets. Stretcher. No. 19 radio set plus 2 remotes & load speakers. Military generators (24 & 120 volt). “Tommy” hats, uniforms and webbing. Camouflage nets. Camp stove. Tank optics display (driver’s periscope & tank main gun sight). Track jack, specialty tools & spare parts, repair manuals. Brass extinguishers. Tube tester.

[lynx42]

Some of the bits.

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And no I am not connected.

Rick.

[lynx42]

And some smalls too.

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Have fun,

[Jim White]

What is the price range of a running, driving carrier, mostly complete and not a 100 point restoration? I'm in Ontario and interested, but completely ingnorant to value.

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Jim White

What is the price range of a running, driving carrier, mostly complete and not a 100 point restoration? I'm in Ontario and interested, but completely ingnorant to value.

Photos are not that good for the auction, and no photos of the inside so it's hard to say how complete it might be. I have seen modified garbage go for $7K+ here on the prairies, so I would suggest that if it could be had at that price and up to 14K, you would be doing OK.

Some things to consider of course are running/non-running, original engine/different engine, track condition (count the links: 168 = new, 10 less = bottom standard for military use....technically worn out), and a host of other questions. You will have to consider if your budget, time and expertise will have you replacing whatever mechanical is necessary, and then the hunt begins for parts like firing rests, smoke discharger bracket, seats, gauges, internal stowage bins etc. What is your end use? Fully restored or (heaven forbid) hunting buggy?

I wish I was closer to that auction so I could make some of those decisions myself. Alas, I have to work on Canada day, and expect it to be a 13 hour day or longer.

[Michael R.]

Auctions charge HST.