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The Marvel Collection 1946 Commer Q4 Utility Truck

United Kingdom • 3 Mar 2011 • Lot 236

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a classic Commer Utility Lorry from pre-1979, boasting a large 4.7L 6-cylinder petrol engine and a claimed mileage of only 3,000. It features an intentional patina, UK registration, and a certificate of authenticity from Marvel Studios, confirming its use in 'Captain America - The First Avenger.'

Condition

7

While the listing states the vehicle is attractively presented and in sound working order, it also mentions an 'intentional patina,' suggesting cosmetic imperfections. The claimed low mileage and certificate of authenticity from Marvel Studios are positive aspects. The overall condition seems to lean towards well-maintained but not flawless, justifying a rating in the Very Good range.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

38A5789

Odometer:

3,000 miles

Reg Number:

488 ELM

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Commer was a British manufacturer of commercial vehicles which existed from 1905 until 1979.

Commer vehicles included car derived vans, light vans, medium to heavy commercial trucks, military vehicles and buses.

The Commer brand was exported widely, with examples, albeit collectors' vehicles, still running far from the UK manufacturing base.

Commer made a range of military vehicles for WW2, with the range still in use in the 1980's.

During the war, British humourist Frank Muir, serving in the army, reported a broken down vehicle over his radio with the words ""The Commer has come to a full stop."" This most imposing Utility Lorry with huge 4.7 Litre, 6 cylinder petrol engine is attractively presented and reports to be in sound working order.

This car was sourced by the South-East based movie studio from Manchester and was driven to their studios for use in the filming.

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