Bob Grundy Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I went to an auction at Castle Combe Race Circuit on Saturday 19th Oct to try and buy this 1939 CS8 that had been converted to a breakdown truck. However the bidding was against me and it went out of my reach. I was not aware, as I had no catalogue that another interesting wagon was in the sale, so I bid on that and it is in my yard now, photo to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I was not aware, as I had no catalogue that another interesting wagon was in the sale, so I bid on that and it is in my yard now, photo to follow. Hi Bob, Glad to hear you "retrieved" it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Sorry can only see the CS8?........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I think both Bob and Richard have a different Ley of the Land than we do and that is why they can see the other truck that we can not. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 We were gong to bid on the sankey trailer......it made £1900 plus buyers premium!! Needless to say we didn't buy it 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Did anyone there notice how much the 10 cwt Mortar trailer went for? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Rippingham Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi Bob, That's a great shame, the one that you restored in W&T and I remember seeing at RAF finningley was a huge inspiration for me as a teenager and has probably help drive my enthusiasm over the years with my own restorations and mv collection. Regards Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Here is the 1933 Leyland Retriever still on the Brimec so not had a chance to drive it yet. Seems OK and starts easy, I find out that it was advertised on Milweb a few months ago but ended up in the auction. I am in need of a Hand Book, a copy would do, its just the information on the vehicle that I need. Also there are seven new tyres but no actual wheel on the spare, so if any one can assist I would be grateful. More pics when I get in on the ground. They do look good don't they...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ah. So that's what my RAF family Leyland turned into... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 The Retriver is a disappointment? Blimey your hard to please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 The Retriver is a disappointment? Blimey your hard to please! Its disappointment first, CS8 not won and pleasure with the purchase of the Retriever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi Bob, Nice buy, and it looks to have the original registration number issued to the military. Have seen this one before and something about the rear body shouts Commer Q4. However, it still looks the part. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Did anyone there notice how much the 10 cwt Mortar trailer went for? Thanks Hi John I believe it sold for £720 + 20% commission ? my max was £600 online bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hi John I believe it sold for £720 + 20% commission ? my max was £600 online bid. Thanks Ian, £950-1000 then, which seems a reasonable price given the £800 the rotten one recently made on Ebay. I understood this one could be towed away, but don't know how much restoration was needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Lawrence Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 it was £650 plus commission and VAT. My telephone bid was for £350 as it had to be sandbasted plus new wood, cleats and other unknown work, etc. These costs mount up and suddenly you are looking at a £1500 - £2000 trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hi Bob,Nice buy, and it looks to have the original registration number issued to the military. Have seen this one before and something about the rear body shouts Commer Q4. However, it still looks the part. :thumbsup: Would agree................definately post war body Nice truck though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 We had a look in Bart Vanderveens book and it is there on page 190, a Commer Q4 with an 'Insulated house type body, equipped for radar equipment repair'. As Richard says in does not look the part, and I am pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 We had a look in Bart Vanderveens book and it is there on page 190, a Commer Q4 with an 'Insulated house type body, equipped for radar equipment repair'. As Richard says in does not look the part, and I am pleased with it. Hi Bob, Hope I did not give the wrong impression, I intended my post to mean it does look the part, but that the body was unmistakably off a Q4. It is the lifting bars on the side that really give it away. I was looking at a Leyland Retriever Coles crane earlier in the year, in the Southern Hemisphere, not restored but in good condition for its age. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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