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Mystery Truclet - identified - Commer Ute

Started by Arthur Dent, June 30, 2009, 10:23:17 AM

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June 30, 2009, 10:23:17 AM Last Edit: June 30, 2009, 03:16:22 PM by Arthur Dent
Anyone know this one? Found in a scrapyard in southern Alberta by an associate of mine. Has a bit of a Standard Vanguard look to it. Maybe Opel.

JR

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June 30, 2009, 11:18:31 AM
It looks like a Commer Ute based on the Commer Express van/Hillman Minx.

JR

DynaMike

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June 30, 2009, 12:04:48 PM
I agree with that. Indeed it looks like the Commer version (by the badge), 1954-1957 Mk.VIII, though there was also a similar Hillman Ute. I guess there should have been a horizontal bar on the grille, and the hood ornament and the things on top of the front fenders are aftermarket accessories.

Arthur Dent

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June 30, 2009, 12:08:43 PM
Excellent - that seems to be it. Points for both. Thanks for the id and information. I'm going to try to take a look it in the next couple weeks - its in a private yard and my contact can likely get me in. If its cheap enough might be dragged home.

Arthur Dent

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June 30, 2009, 12:17:20 PM
Perhaps based off a Hillman Minx Mark VI? Or Mark VII? Making it a '53 or '54. Must be a rare one either way.




http://www.sa.hillman.org.au/ID_MinxMkVI.htm



http://www.sa.hillman.org.au/ID_MinxMkVII.htm
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