Unique 1943 Canadian Ford F15(AA)

Dave Ballard is selling his truck, you know, the brown jobbie with the gun. . . . . . . . . . . and very quiet fan.

Ford F15 AA truck with 20mm Polsten built for D-Day landings. Restored to a very high standard & show winner. Comes with all equipment, rare literature & a host of spares new & used. MoT exempt, all running gear numbers match. 12,000ml from new. POA.
Intl + 44 + [0]1329 833619

R.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Fabulous piece of kit, have had the pleasure of riding in it.

Pics can be found here and here.

H.

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Oh my.

This is a first-class piece of kit unequalled anywhere, made all the more delightful because while it should be in a museum, it actually runs better than the day it came out of the factory. I've had the privilege of riding in it several times -- magnificent.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Arrghh,

So, no "Then and Now" pictures?

Normandy landings

What a pity!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Alex van de Wetering
So, no "Then and Now" pictures?

Alex, buy it and drive it home via Normandy ...

H.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Well,

Why didn't I think of that!

It would have been great, but unfortunately my girlfriend and I have some other things in and around the house to spend money on.....

Alex

[Hanno Spoelstra]

As advertised on Milweb:

Ford F15AA 15 cwt truck
1943. Fitted with 20mm Polsten AA gun, beautifully restored show winner, unique collectors vehicle, only one complete with manuals, gun tools, manuals, spares etc. Painted in D-Day markings 15th LAA Regiment. Serious enquiries only please. Hampshire.
01239 833619 17 November '08

With some pictures of this unique CMP truck:



Enjoy!
Hanno

[Gunner]

Richard:

I will mention this to the Canadian War Museum vehicle curator. I don't know what they have in their budget these days but this is a rare opportunity to acquire a very special CMP. The first question they will ask is price range. Please PM me with at least a "ball park" figure.



Mike

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Mike, Richard isn't with us anymore, and I don't know whether he still monitors this channel. Perhaps someone who is still in touch with him can get the information, but failing that, why don't you call Dave Ballard directly? I can personally vouch for the vehicle - it is like new. It won't be cheap but it will be worth it....

Jif

[Mike Kelly]

Originally Posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball

Mike, Richard isn't with us anymore,

God, I thought for a brief second that Richard had 'dropped off the perch' .

Where is the old sea dog anyway ?

Mike

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Gunner

Please PM me with at least a "ball park" figure.

Mike,

Richard no longer is a member of this forum nor does he monitor it. I will send you the details you requested and put you in direct contact with the Ballard family.

Do note this is a British conversion of a Canadian-built truck, which was used by a few British units only.

Regards,
Hanno

[lssah2025]

This is for sale on Milweb, not mine and have no connection to the seller.

http://www.milweb.net/webverts/48993/

Unique collectors vehicle in beautiful condition. Originally shipped as chassis/cab and bodied at Dennis Motorworks with light anti aircraft body,fitted with 20mm
Polsten gun carriage for the Middle East Conflict.
Restored over 10 years ago,only 12600 geniune miles.All metal blasted,new engine,brakes,tyres,tubes,exhaust,wiring, radiator,battery,etc.
Finished in No.2 Brown with 15th LAA(Isle of Man) Regiment
markings D-Day 1944.
The gun can traverse 360 degrees on the truck or removed as ground installation or towed as a trailer.
Vehicle comes complete with gun,deactivication certificate,
spare barrel box,gun roll with tools,1 round magazines,1 repro square mag,very rare gun manuals and literature,truck manual,parts list,handbook.
Also available-many new and used truck parts for F15.
This is a serious collectors vehicle for somebody who appreciates rare British/Canadian wartime vehicles and must be viewed and driven to be appreciated.
£P.O.A

[Lionelgee]

G'day MLUers,

I was just surfing and found some pictures of a truck that might be of interest to some people.

Kind Regards
Lionel

The story goies....

Polsten gun Canadian Ford F15AA. 1943, 4x2, 15cwt Truck
Unique collector’s vehicle in beautiful condition. Originally shipped as chassis/cab and bodied at Dennis Motorworks with light anti aircraft body, fitted with 20mm
Polsten gun carriage for the Middle East Conflict.
Restored over 10 years ago, only 12600 genuine miles. All metal blasted, new engine, brakes, tyres, tubes, exhaust, wiring, radiator, battery, etc.
Finished in No.2 Brown with 15th LAA (Isle of Man) Regiment markings D-Day 1944.
The gun can traverse 360 degrees on the truck or removed as ground installation or towed as a trailer.
Vehicle comes complete with gun, de-activation certificate,
spare barrel box, gun roll with tools,1 round magazines,1 repro square mag, very rare gun manuals and literature, truck manual, parts list, handbook.
Also available-many new and used truck parts for F15.
This is a serious collector’s vehicle for somebody who appreciates rare British/Canadian wartime vehicles and must be viewed and driven to be appreciated.
Accessed Saturday, 21 November 2009 from, http://www.milweb.net/webverts/48993

There are other trucks with extra photos on http://www.milweb.net/classifieds.php?type=3

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

That truck belongs to Dave Ballard in Shirrell Heath (near Southampton). In the King's Stone drivepast in 2004 I was privileged to give the salute from the roof hatch. The truck is every bit as good as the description, and one of the finest running Fords I've ever been in.

[raci321]

the fabulous ford canada f15aa of dave ballard is sold to a belgian collector who has a lot of british and american vehicles and has a little museum there.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

This truck now resides in a collection in Belgium:

http://www.alliedforcesmuseum.be/