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1963 BMC Technical Support Vehicle
United States • 31 May 2015
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This 1963 BMC support vehicle, believed to be one of two supplied to the US market and displayed at the 1964 Chicago Auto Show, boasts a unique history. Recently part of Wayne Carini's collection, it features a Perkins diesel engine upgrade and has been shown at concours events, making it an ideal paddock support vehicle for vintage racing.
Condition
7
The car is described as having a charming patina, indicating some aging. While it has been refurbished, the refurbishment has aged a little, suggesting it's not in pristine condition. The vehicle is in running order and expected to be driven to the auction, indicating good mechanical condition. Overall, it presents well with a 'real' feel, but not quite at the level of a fully restored, perfect example.
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Transmission:
Manual
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Reg Number:
D728 KNG
RHD/LHD:
LHD
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31291 6.1 Liter, Inline Perkins Diesel Engine Fuel Injection 5-Speed Manual Transmission, with 2-Speed Rear Axle Front and Rear, Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Believed to be one of only 20 such vehicles built, 2 of which came to USA *Charismatic British tender/support vehicle *Ideal paddock support for historic racing THE BMC SUPPORT VEHICLES As countless manufacturers have before and since, in the late 1950s the amalgamated British Motor Corporation went racing to sell cars.
They established a Competitions Department led by Marcus Chambers, based at Abingdon and created a series of cars which put Great Britain at the forefront of high profile road rallying and racing.
This program gave birth to the legendary Works 'Healeys, Mini Coopers and MGs, providing numerous wins for the group and creating cars that have been prized and copied by countless enthusiasts ever since.
Alongside this program, BMC built a series of approxi...
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