Higgins kpt. Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hallo all enthusiast for British wartime trucks, continue on article about Commer "Beetle", Im owner Commer Q2 30cwt from 1939, to my country go this truck shortly after war by UNNRA help project help for Europe. On doors saving original military number but to this time I dont know wartime story this truck. Search information and pair tin side engine covers panels, on my car its not original:cry:, or sear dimensions? Tomas Czech republic E.U. www.fotoalbum.eu/higgins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 My Commer Q2 30cwt on D-day celebration, june 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 my Commer with new marking, have new radiator grile, must change old and have proleblem with engine Humber six cylinder, search new pistons and rings. chassis no. 13A0300S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 very nice truck regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 thank you Graham! here is one wreck Commer Q2 on Teneriffe islands..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi, found a original photo from my collection of a Commer in German use, has a V on the right wing. Any one knows what that is from. Div or unit sign?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi Tomas, great looking rare truck,................also nice MW in first pic. Don't know of any of these in preservation in the UK..........which Humber engine is it,......I'm guessing its from one of their cars...... Thanks for shairing pic's with us...... All the best, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi Andy, I thank you! Im enthusiast for British war time vehicles long time, this Commer was after war here members vilage fire brigade re-build to "bus", I must make complet new body about perfet pictures and dimensions from second owner this Commer 30cwt in England. Think this Commer was on picture from new movie "as in Dunkerque 1940" (sorry I not remember name this movie) In side was orig. engine (licence Humber six cylinder engine), but this engine was on full leiht broken and have small cylinders- cca 2000cc(!) orig. must be over 4000cc. I change engine from Humber Super Snipe staff car, but this second engine is in not good condition and make me every time problems. regards Tomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 here is picture second Commer Q2 30cwt in England (mr.Anderson) thank you very much for help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 here is my picrures from reconstruction- 1.removal "bus" box, 2.cab and free chassis 3. build new body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 here is very interesting picture second Commer Q2 30cwt supplied by UNNRA shortly after war to Czech country, this picture have from friend, his father was owner, cca 1950 year, not know what happent with this car(?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 and last picture is from mr.Anderson, think fabric foto shotly before hand over to army Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Commer in nazi hands and picture from movie about Dunkeque 1940 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Have a close look here for a surviving Commer Q15 15-cwt GS truck! Edited July 1, 2012 by mcspool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 That link doesn't work, but I was just looking at the advert. Almost like a few locals sneaked onto the beach after Dunkirque and snaffled it away into a shed!!! An amazing survivor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 That link doesn't work, but I was just looking at the advert. Almost like a few locals sneaked onto the beach after Dunkirque and snaffled it away into a shed!!! An amazing survivor!im in contact with owner, I see more pictures, its nice project for reconstruction, but its very, very, very expensive price. oh,oh, I cry....:cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 im in contact with owner, I see more pictures, its nice project for reconstruction, but its very, very, very expensive price. oh,oh, I cry....:cry: If you have more pictures, would you like to share them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 how much is it then ? regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 how much is it then ? Don't know about this one, but last year the same seller offered a Morris Commercial C4 GS, "older restoration, complete but not running (electricals to renew)", for 16000 €.... But you've got to hand it to him, he has a knack for finding unusal & rare stuff! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Don't know about this one, but last year the same seller offered a Morris Commercial C4 GS, "older restoration, complete but not running (electricals to renew)", for 16000 €.... But you've got to hand it to him, he has a knack for finding unusal & rare stuff! :thumbsup: Owner wait best offer , think over 10000euros..... I like this small Commer(little brother for my Q2), but this high price is over me. I dont know how much be price this car after full reconstruction? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Owner wait best offer , think over 10000euros..... I like this small Commer(little brother for my Q2), but this high price is over me. I dont know how much be price this car after full reconstruction? Tom Not much more than that, I wouldn't have thought, by comparison with restored stuff that's about. Is it just me, or are people asking (and sometimes paying) really stupid money for stuff these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Not much more than that, I wouldn't have thought, by comparison with restored stuff that's about. Is it just me, or are people asking (and sometimes paying) really stupid money for stuff these days?I respect owner idea, owner is owner, but this price is over me, maybe not sale, maybe be better time...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The rear body is correct (though looking at the advert, the ironwork on the tailgate is missing - how did that happen?); as are the rear wheels. No idea though where you'd find replacements for the front wheels. Love the art-deco instruments! Is E10k too much for a unique vehicle? Debateable considering the price of jeeps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 There's a picture and spec of one of these Q15 in Vanderveen's Historic Military Vehicles Directory (page 152). It is said to have a 4 cylinder Humber 14hp engine (which you can see in the pictures) and 7.50-20 wheels; so a very different vehicle to say the Q2, which was also a 15cwt. I don't recall seeing this precise style of body on other British vehicles, though not sure how different it is to those found on early wooden bodied CMPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 There's a picture and spec of one of these Q15 in Vanderveen's Historic Military Vehicles Directory (page 152). It is said to have a 4 cylinder Humber 14hp engine (which you can see in the pictures) and 7.50-20 wheels; so a very different vehicle to say the Q2, which was also a 15cwt. I don't recall seeing this precise style of body on other British vehicles, though not sure how different it is to those found on early wooden bodied CMPs. For reference: The cargo body is correct, just a variation on the standard British 15-cwt theme, but it looks to be a unique variation with many detail differences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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