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Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1934 Fordson Model BB Tanker Now 90 years old and ideal show truck, Featuring Pratts Motor Spirit signwriting
United Kingdom • 31 Aug 2026 • Lot 49
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1934 Fordson Model BB Tanker, a 90-year-old vehicle with a remarkable provenance, has been diligently restored and features "Pratts Motor Spirit" signwriting. It is currently a non-runner but is believed to require only minor mechanical attention.
Offered with no reserve, this tanker configuration truck presents in "average" condition for bodywork, paint, and interior, with its engine, transmission, and electrics also rated as "average."
Condition
4
The vehicle is described as a non-runner, though it is believed that minor mechanical attention would suffice. The engine, transmission, and electrics are all rated as "average". The bodywork, paintwork, and interior are also judged as "average". Therefore, it falls into the 'Average' category.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
5319388
Odometer:
60,847 miles
Reg Number:
VY5 876
RHD/LHD:
LHD
MOT – Exempt ‘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.
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,...
Points of note
£5,906
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,906
Median Price (Since 2020)
£5,906
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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