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£16,240

1939 Leyland Fire Engine

United Kingdom • 16 Jul 2022 • Lot 200

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1939 Leyland Cub Fire Engine, originally used in Devon, served during WW2 and was later restored after being found in a scrapyard. Presented in red with chrome details, it includes authentic features like a brass bell and Lucas headlights. Note that the vehicle requires a new water pump.

Condition

7

While the vehicle has been restored to its original working condition, the listing mentions that it requires a new water pump. This suggests that while the restoration was thorough, some mechanical maintenance is still needed. Therefore, the car cannot be rated as pristine or outstanding.

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Chassis No:

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Odometer:

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Reg Number:

DOD 37

RHD/LHD:

RHD

You will not miss this 1939 Leyland Cub Fire Engine at our auction! Originally supplied when new to Budleigh Salterton district council, Devon.

We are informed that DOD 37 served during WW2 in Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol.

We are also told that this imposing Fire truck was sold for scrap in 1964.

It was found 15 years later in a derelict state, in a Doncaster scrapyard.

Bernard Land and his son purchased the truck in 1989 and restored it to the impressive original, working condition we see today.

Presenting, unsurprisingly and traditionally, in red with acres of chrome work, this engine has many authentic details including a brass bell and Lucas headlights which are both inscribed ‘king of the road’.

Offered to auction with a V5c registration document.

Interested parties please note that this vehicle requires a new water pump.