Ontario Auction

[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.

[chris vickery]

And buyers premiums

[Jack Innes]

Originally Posted by chris vickery

And buyers premiums

I have contacted the auctioneer & there will not be a buyer's premium. There will definitely be the 13% HST though.

[maple_leaf_eh]

http://www.auctionsfind.com/auction/11869 There are two photos of the Carrier. One is the familiar front quarter, showing a reasonably presentable vehicle in bronze semi-gloss green. From the track marks in the gravel and the wooden block on the back edge of the tracks, it was driven into place for the photo.

The second shows the driver's seat from the left side. The armour looks like it is bolted to angle frames, not riveted. There is a modern 5lb extinguisher under the driver's elbow, as well as a period brass extinguisher. The floor is muddy and has some twigs and litter. The seat has a second cushion. I don't see any modern switches or gauges.

These things make me think it is a running, rolling older restoration which is not necessarily Top Of The Show quality, but probably well worth the effort to bid upon.

(And I appraise houses, boats, computers, jewellery and future ex-wives via the internet. Voodoo hexes removed remotely for an extra fee.)

[charlie fitton]

Future ex wives, EH? Interesting...

I've seen this at a few shows. He has a very interesting ramp system, and he'd drive it into the back of the 2 1/2 ton.