haybaggerman Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi All Has anyone viewed these 439's at withams, they look up together on the photos and description is good, but, photos and descriptions can be and often are misleading. Its along way to Withams from Devon if they are a disappointment. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Paul, They have around 50 of them, so you should be able to find a good one! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thats the trouble Chris, I could pick a good ferret, I know ferrets, these fv439's seem to run on track things and where do you put the petrol in one of these K60 diesels engines? The auction of one ends today, but I'm not buying blind from Withams, bit too far out on a limb I think. Still, didn't know there were that many of them, withams say there are 4 available, why can't they just be up front? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy FV432 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Does anyone know what the 439 went for? was at £4000 when I looked at 18:00, but had to go out and missed the end, prob a good job as I would have been tempted. Don't think the 439 any of the variants, (there are at least 2 types at withams prob all 3 types) would be a bad buy. Some don't seem to have done a lot of work since refurbs. There's a couple of pics of the interiors on the thread 439 Ptarmigan on this forum. There will be a 439 section coming up on www.fv432.co.uk hopefully next week when I pull my finger out!!! Regards Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 The auction ended at £4,000, I have a feeling that the reserve wasn't met as it had already been relisted once. I was sorely tempted too at that price, perhaps a bit too good to be true though. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Thats the trouble Chris, I could pick a good ferret, I know ferrets, these fv439's seem to run on track things and where do you put the petrol in one of these K60 diesels engines? The auction of one ends today, but I'm not buying blind from Withams, bit too far out on a limb I think. Still, didn't know there were that many of them, withams say there are 4 available, why can't they just be up front? Paul Supply and demand. If they let it be known they have 50 to get rid of then the values would fall like a stone. Releasing them to the buying public slowly, maximises the value. Don't see the problem with buying blind as long as you don't expect any more than it meets the description. The words not the picture are the important thing. If it doesn't meet the description when you go to pay, don't pay, or quote the sale of goods act. I wouldn't expect to get one road registered either after the problems Neil had with his overwidth tracked vehicle. That must surely limit the values compared to the more common 432's already out there and road legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 sorry got to disgaree, everything i have bought from there without seeing it first has turned out to be a piece of doggy doo and cost a shed load more to fix...always take a look at the one you want if you can...just my humble but experienced opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I've currently got a 439 up for sale if your interested... all complete including all the radio gear, 12m mast etc.. starts runs and drives like a treat. Low engine hours and mileage. PM me if you want more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I've currently got a 439 up for sale if your interested... all complete including all the radio gear, 12m mast etc.. starts runs and drives like a treat. Low engine hours and mileage. PM me if you want more details.[ATTACH=CONFIG]29595[/ATTACH] Is it road registered ? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I've currently got a 439 up for sale if your interested... all complete including all the radio gear, 12m mast etc.. starts runs and drives like a treat. Low engine hours and mileage. PM me if you want more details. Ouch! Looks like it's had a bit of a bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel demon Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Sidewinder...loving it I used to drive them in BAOR...its a Ptarmigan Radio relay vehicle A bas***d to drive and maintain and when it came to camming up well that was about as much fun as eating toe nail clippings Chuck all the radio gear out, loose the generators and the 12m Scam mast and save a fortune in weight and fuel Certo Cito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I was going to strip it all down and convert it to a ' 432' version, but I can't quite bring myself to do it yet.. its in far too good condition to butcher for the sake of it, especially considering I've already got a 432 anyway. I'm about to try and get it road registered, so wish me luck! Yep, got Withams to thank for the bumps! Shame, its the only thing that lets in down in my opinion. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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