Registration – VY5 876Chassis No. – 5319388M.O.T. – ExemptOdometer – 60,847‘VY5876’ is an impressive looking and diligently restored example of Fordson’s Dagenham built version of Ford of America’s BB series of commercial vehicles. ‘VY5876’ dates from 1934 and was reportedly offered up for service towards the war effort at the start of World War II. At the war’s end it was returned to civilian duties again. The current owner acquired ‘VY5876’ in January 2023 to become just its seventh owner – a remarkable provenance for a 90 year old commercial vehicle. Quite clearly ‘VY5876’ has been bodily restored at some point in its recent history but is currently described as a non-runner. It is believed that some minor mechanical attention should be sufficient to get it running once more. ‘VY5876’ comes to us from a large private collection of an individual enthusiast and is offered here with NO RESERVE.The BB version of Ford and Fordson trucks followed the model A cars and associated AA commercial vehicles. The BB was much revised with a longer wheelbase, stronger frames for heavy duty payloads and beefed up transmissions, springs, and axles. Even the vulnerable wire wheels were replaced by reinforced steel wheels. As was the way at the time, the BB trucks were sold with just chassis, engine and cab and a naked rear frame, allowing independent coachbuilders to modify them for a range of specific purposes. The BB was offered in standard four cylinder “B” engine guise or optional Flat Head V8 form. ‘VY5876’ presents in tanker configuration painted green, black and red and expertly sign written in Pratts Motor Spirit livery. The utilitarian cabin is finished in black leather. Bodywork, paintwork and interior are judged as “average.”‘VY5876’ is believed to be powered by the four-cylinder, side valve Ford B engine. This unit is renowned as a simple, reliable and durable unit widely used in both Ford cars and trucks of the period. The B engine is a 200 cubic inch, or 3.3-litre, unit and was originally thought to produce around 50 horsepower. This is paired with a four speed manual transmission in this iteration. ‘VY5876’s’ engine is rated as "average” with the transmission and electrics gaining an “average” rating.In summary:A striking looking 1934 Fordson tanker being a perfect candidate as a show vehicleExpertly sign written in Pratts Motor Spirit liveryA Dagenham built example of the esteemed BB truck
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Previous ownership for 25 yearsRestored exampleThe Ford E83W, also sold under the Fordson brand, was a 10cwt (half ton) light commercial vehicle, built at the UK's Dagenham plant between 1938 and 1957. They were powered by the 1172cc Ford side valve engine, with a commercial gearbox, and were equipped with a very low ratio differential, making them much slower than the saloons, but giving them far greater torque.Anthony Hoists Ltd was a coachbuilder who specialized in modifying new commercial vehicles for the major motoring manufacturers, they built the steel back bodies for the E83W and others, with the Fords it was listed as a Builders Truck, rather than a Pick-up, it was certainly much beefier than the standard Ford offering which was made from wood. The E83W was aimed at the small haulage and support vehicle market. Vans were the most common, along with builders' flatbed Pick-ups with wooden side and tail boards. The rarest by far is the steel back Side-Step Pick-up, with less than 20 known to exist in the world.Offered here is an extremely rare Ford E83W. Acquired by the previous vendor in 1997, it was extensively restored and was dry stored since its restoration until sold in 2022. In excellent condition the Pick-up looks superb and was used for shows and classic car rallies throughout its last tenure. Offered with various sundry invoices, old MoT test certificates and the current UK registration document. Coming to the open market for the second time in the last two decades, this wonderful example provides huge amounts of fun for the new owner. Consigned by James Good Interested parties should note that we understand this vehicle has been running and has driven but is a non-runner presently which could be just a battery, but further inspection would be advised. PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP FOR 25 YEARSRESTORED EXAMPLE
Universal Hobbies 1/16 scale group of 5 farming tractors to include: No.2692 Massey Ferguson MF35X, No.2787 County Super 4 1961, No.2640U Fordson Power Major, No.2638U Fordson Major E27N and a No.4006 David Brown 990 Implematic 1961, all housed in polysterene pictorial card boxesall models would benefit from a cleanDavid Brown has broken exhaustFordson E27N potentially with repaired front lightsPower Major with broken exhaustFerguson with reglued exhaust, some form of oxidation, regluing on the dashboard and broken steering wheelCounty Super with heavy potential corrosion to the wheel joints and other parts, damaged and regluing to the attachment jibs, some glue marks present on the wheel arches and other damage present
Original Early Corgi Gift Set No 22 'Farming Models', appears compete, including Fordson Power Major tractor, combine harvester, three loose drivers, etc. Models overall very good and unbroken, occasional minor chipping, boxed, some wear to polystyrene tray/lid and sellotape tears to lid. Hard to find. Boxed with insert. Corner tear to base.
Corgi, Lledo, EFE and similar, a boxed and unboxed group comprising of Commercial, Bus, Diorama and similar to include Corgi The Original Omnibus Company Bristol Lodekka, Corgi Bedford Bus, Corgi Fordson 5CWT Van and others. Although not checked for completeness conditions generally appear Poor to Excellent, in Fair boxes where applicable.
Collection of boxed Lledo 'Days Gone' collection to include DG79001 1939 Ford Fire Engine, 05009 S/Mason F/E Colman, DG071019 Morris LD Van, DG127003 Morris Minor Van, DG100007 Fordson 7V Truck Lux and Promotional Leicestershire Fire Set. Generally in good condition, however some damage to a couple of boxes. (2 Trays)
Dinky Toys pair of Commercials comprising of (1) 343 Dodge Produce Wagon - green cab and chassis, yellow stake back and rigid hubs with black smooth tyres, silver trim, metal tow hook and (2) 422 Fordson Thames Flat Truck - Red cab, chassis, back and rigid hubs with black smooth hubs, metal tow hook. Conditions are Excellent to Excellent Plus in Poor to Good Plus (graffiti to one end flap) boxes, both with correct colour spots.
ONE BOX OF BOOKS, approximately twenty five titles, hardback format, subject is motor racing mainly, titles include Auto course Gran Prix annual 50th anniversary 2000-2001, other years also included, books on various cars such as Haynes Aston Martin, Jaguar, MG, also books on Ford & Fordson Tractors and Harley-Davidson Motor Company etc. (1 box), (sd/af)
Matchbox King Size K11 Fordson Super Major Tractor & Farm Tipping Trailer - blue tractor with bare metal steering wheel, orange plastic hubs, trailer has hard to find grey plastic hydraulic ram, orange plastic hubs - both have loose tyres - apart from loose tyres Near Mint in Good type E1 box printed by Bowaters - scuffs to striker sides.
Corgi, a mixed boxed group of Farm Related Vehicles to include, (1) Corgi Toys 53 Massey Ferguson 65 Tractor with Front shovel - Cream body, arms and shovel with silver inner, red sides and engine cover, silver seat (2) Corgi 55 Fordson Power Major Tractor - blue, dull orange hubs, silver steering wheel and seat, yellow plastics (3) Corgi 56 Four Furrow Plough - red, yellow - Conditions appear Good to Excellent in Good to Excellent boxes. (3)
Eight boxed Matchbox Moko Lesney Series diecast models to include 62 General Service Lorry, 72 Fordson Tractor, 38 Karrier Refuse Collector, 39 Zodiac Convertible, 26 ERF Cement Mixer, 27 Bedford Low Loader, 74 Mobile Caravan and 44 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, all diecast ex overall with a couple of paint chips and marks in places, boxes vg overall with some signs of storage and edge wear, all flaps intact

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