Tankchief Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hello, i am am new here, so not sure of the routine. i am an automotive journalist. I was editor of The Engineer weekly news magazine from 1969 to 1980. I have a special interest in armoured fighting vehicles, especially battle tanks. BUT...does anyone have a hande on French-built Cohendet trucks of WW1 period, namely around 1908. i believe there is one in the UK. Does anyone know about this?? And does ices anyone have any spec sheets etched of the Cohendet truck which I think was front engined, but the engine was underfloor. grateful for any help. Tankchief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Peskett Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I can confirm that there is one in existence here ,its very original except now fitted with a WW1 Buda TM4 engine from a Nash Quad. I bought the lorry in the 1980s and sold it to a friend of mine who still owns it. It is with out doubt the oldest ( c1906) full size commercial vehicle in this country in original condition.Contact me through this email system and I will provide more information. Richard Peskett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankchief Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 I can confirm that there is one in existence here ,its very original except now fitted with a WW1 Buda TM4 engine from a Nash Quad. I bought the lorry in the 1980s and sold it to a friend of mine who still owns it. It is with out doubt the oldest ( c1906) full size commercial vehicle in this country in original condition.Contact me through this email system and I will provide more information.Richard Peskett. Hi, Thanks for that. You can find me at johnmortimermsc@gmail.com and I will be grateful for any information or leads you can provide. Sounds interesting. I have been searching for Cohendet links for ages but the roads always seem to lead to nowhere. But not this time Tankchief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I've not heard of the Cohendet before. There are a few photos on the internet of later(?) models. Can you post a photo of this one? Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankchief Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Many thanks to those who responded. Great. Tankchief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Peskett Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Herewith an image of a Cohendet lorry, very similar to the one in this country. Richard Peskett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Why are you interested in Cohendet? It is a pretty obscure make to pick on! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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