Sold: C8A Ambulance - For Trade or Sale

[Ian McCallum]

I am seriously considering parting with what I believe to be the only restored example of a C8A IC3 bodied ambulance.

This vehicle has a well documented pedigree and was owned at one time by Bart Vanderveen in the late 60's. Manufactured on 14 September '43 it was totally restored by myself over a four year period to its full combat configuration. It is complete down to the last detail including stretcher frame, stretchers and medical kit. Has featured in a number of magazines and is a prize winning vehicle.

I Would consider exchange against a restored early Canadian contract slat grilled Jeep but by all means contact me either for more details or to discuss options and extras. I am currently only advertising via Maple Leaf Up as I would prefer it to be kept in the hands of a Canadian vehicle purist. I am under no pressure to sell and it will complete the Normandy tour next year before going out to a wider audience if I recieve insufficient interest.

The two photos posted were taken at Beltring this year by the Classic Military Vehicle photographer

[Ian McCallum]

Apologies, the photo's I was going to use were too big for the system. Quality of attached is not quite so good, but I can direct you too a number of publications with photo's/articles if required.

Gives an indication of interior set up, I apologise for quality I can assure you the real thing looks slightly better.

Ian

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Ian McCallum
Quality of attached is not quite so good

Here's a better quality version of that picture:

Source: http://home.freeuk.com/armourinfocus/beltring2001/

I have seen Ian's Ambulance and it is a stunning vehicle!
Ian, how about taking my F15A in exchange?

Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Ian McCallum
... is a prize winning vehicle.

Like at Beltring in 2001:
http://cm.thewarandpeaceshow.com/alb...nday/sun83.jpg
Source: http://cm.thewarandpeaceshow.com/gallery/2001sunday

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Ian McCallum
Has featured in a number of magazines...

Like Windscreen issue 93:
* A True survivor, the closing chapter- Ian MCallum's Chevrolet C8A restoration completed.

Source: http://www.mvt.org.uk/Windscreens/ws2001_winter.htm

[Ian McCallum]

Cheers Hanno, thanks for the added information. If you carry on like this I will owe you a commission fee should it get sold!

Ian

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Folks, this is probably the finest CMP restoration I've ever seen, bar none, and unique to-boot. I'd buy it myself without further thought if I had the cash.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Ian McCallum
Cheers Hanno, thanks for the added information. If you carry on like this I will owe you a commission fee should it get sold!

My pleasure, Ian - anything to find this beautiful truck a new home!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

As advertised in the Medium Vehicles For Sale section at MilWeb:

1943 Canadian Chevrolet C8A Light Ambulance
An opportunity to own what I believe to be the only restored example of a C8A IC3 bodied ambulance. Vehicle has a well documented pedigree, being once owned by Bart Vanderveen in the late 60's. Manufactured on 14 September '43 it was totally restored by myself over a four year period to its original full combat configuration. It is complete down to the last external and internal detail including stretcher frame, stretchers (with casualty) and medical kit. Has featured in a number of magazines and is a prize winning vehicle. Economical, tax and MOT exempt plus a rare bit of history. If truly interested feel free to give a call or e-mail for more information. £8000.
01502 711785
Ian McCallum 20 October '03

[Ian McCallum]

Thanks for all your interest in the vehicle and you will be pleased to know it has now gone to a good home. Nick Bullock came and did the deal the previous weekend and drove it home some 200 miles to join his growing collection of C8A's and C8.

I have replaced the HUA with another very interesting vehicle being a Ford WOC1.

Ian

[C8A Ambulance thread split into a separate Ford WOC1 thread by Moderator on 11-Feb-2004]