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£6,875 (Est: £8,000 - £9,000)
Ford 81C V8 Ambulance 1939
United Kingdom • 27 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 Ford 81C V8 Ambulance boasts a unique history, having served in WWII and later as a UK ambulance. It features a replacement 3.6-liter French-sourced V8 engine and comes with historical documentation, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive history.
Condition
6
While the ambulance has been well-maintained and has a rich history, it features a replacement engine and has likely undergone some wear and tear over its long service life. The presence of old MOT certificates suggests it has required maintenance and repairs over the years.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
4851230
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
BFN329
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Well-Cared For: This 1939 Ford 81C V8 was aqquired by The Vendor acquired in November 2021 for £10,125, having successfully outbid fellow enthusiasts at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovil, where it had been part of their collection.
Great Maintenance: This ambulance boasts a rich history of service, having served in the Western Desert campaign during World War Two.
After its wartime duties, it returned to the United Kingdom, bearing the distinctive BFN registration, due to it arriving and being registered in Canterbury.
It continued its noble mission by serving patients in the UK until its well-deserved retirement.
Remarkably, it remained within the same family’s ownership since the mid-1960s until 2021.
Comes with Everything: Finished in the eye-catching Stateside Yellow, this 81C V8 Ambulance is powered by a replacement French-sourced 3.6-litre flathead V8 engine, which propels it through the gears of a three-speed gearbox.
It comes complete with an old-style Green logbook and...
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£6,122
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£29,087
Median Price (Since 2020)
£114,730
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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