Clifford_pope

Many thanks. That's certainly narrowed it down a lot. I'll get on with restoring it now, with renewed enthusiasm. Clifford

There is another plate on the main tube, near the front. It has the letters CFS or perhaps CTS, written in script, not capitals, next to a logo of a shield bearing a saltire cross, surmounted by a crown. Would that be the maker, or the supplier? Can you confirm the rough date? Someone on the LandRover forum thought it looked 40s or 50s but not wartime. I have never seen another one in the 30 years I have had it, until my query prompted a reply from someone else with an identical trailer. As a matter of interest, what equipment would have been towed behind the trailer? The tow hook is much too low to have been simply another similar trailer. Thanks

Hello, I'm new to this forum, recommended by people on the Series II Land-Rover forum. I have owned this trailer for many years, but have only recently discovered anything about it. There is a plate on one of the trailing arms marked BWP EP 500 - S980-556, with the address Fr. Kotz & Sohne, Wiel, Bez. Koln. BWP are still bearing and axle manufacturers - did they make the trailer or only supply the axle? The wheels are 16 " Volkswagen, which size I am told was discontinued in 1952. I should be grateful if anyone can tell me more about the trailer. Thank you Clifford

I have been recommended by the Land-Rover Series II forum to contact you in order to get some information on my ex-army trailer, which I will post on the Trailers section. Apart from the trailer, I don't have any particular interest in military vehicles, other than a wide-ranging liking for all sorts of old machinery and vehicles. I have always had a classic car as a main or secondary driver, and now I am back with series landrovers again after a 25 year break. I bought the trailer 30 years ago and have mostly pulled it with a Volvo 240. Now I want to restore it and find out more about it. With thanks, Clifford Pope