teletech Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Just thought I'd mention it in case any of our other US members need more rust for the back yard. Rough but impressively cheap! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/5559851349.html 1953 WN3 FV1801 I have too many projects going on to take it on. Just curious though, what does one of these weigh? If it was light enough I might be able to stash one in the attic of my shop, you know, for later... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 According to Bart Vanderveen's book weight is 3668lbs or just under 1.7 tons (imperial weight not US). Incidentally the advertiser has got the model no. partly wrong, WN3 referred to the civilian version which was fitted with the Austin A90 car 2.66 litre 4 cyl engine. The military fv1801 was designated WN1 and was fitted with the Rolls Royce B40 engine and other differences such as waterproofing and electrical suppression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 One looks to be in fair condition almost worth it for the pair even with shipping. So what are Champs doing in the US ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) So what are Champs doing in the US ?? When Champs were being sold off a dealer imported some to the USA Edited May 21, 2016 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 When Champs were being sold off a dealer imported some to the USA Thanks Nick I wonder just how popular they were with our US cousins Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teletech Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Well, I'm no expert but I live under an hour from this pair and I can't recall seeing any others in the US, running or not. I do see some land rovers, both civvy and issue running and otherwise from time to time. Mostly it's Jeeps, M37s and cargo trucks but once in a while I see something unusual.. I saw a pair of Burma jeeps a bit ago (not running and they alway seems to be found in pairs) and the was a WWII Humber not far from me a while back. Thanks Nick I wonder just how popular they were with our US cousins Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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