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c.1943 CHEVROLET 1½ TON PICK UP TRUCK
Registration No. LBW 15
Chassis No. 2NJ035895
Engine No. BV 450
Military olive green
Engine: six cylinder, overhead valve, 216.5 cu.ins. 83bhp at 3,400rpm; Gearbox: four speed, with two speed transfer 'box; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive
By 1940 the Chevrolet division of General Motors became the mass-production line for the trucks in the 1½ ton class. The trucks were to represent approximately one third of all their military vehicle output. Their dependable six cylinder overhead mated to a four speed gearbox with two speed transfer proved to be a reliable combination. Today, they remain ever popular and many have seen secondary use as film props or such like.
This truck has been parked at a family residence for some years and left open to the elements. Its condition reflects this, having various areas of corrosion.
Registration No. LBW 15
Chassis No. 2NJ035895
Engine No. BV 450
Military olive green
Engine: six cylinder, overhead valve, 216.5 cu.ins. 83bhp at 3,400rpm; Gearbox: four speed, with two speed transfer 'box; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive
By 1940 the Chevrolet division of General Motors became the mass-production line for the trucks in the 1½ ton class. The trucks were to represent approximately one third of all their military vehicle output. Their dependable six cylinder overhead mated to a four speed gearbox with two speed transfer proved to be a reliable combination. Today, they remain ever popular and many have seen secondary use as film props or such like.
This truck has been parked at a family residence for some years and left open to the elements. Its condition reflects this, having various areas of corrosion.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.