FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION
Sunday 27 June, 2.30pm

ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
All lots are subject to a buyer’s premium of 15%+GST

Further info available on our website.

This Fleetmaster was supplied to the Railway Hotel at Ngahere near Greymouth on 21 May 1947 and was used to move visitors around the area. The model also saw regular use in Auckland commonly for taxi and police fleets. It should be noted by former purchasers that this vehicle will be sold “as is where is” being minus both a current registration and a WOF. The subject of a two year restoration project completed in August 1994, six Fleetmasters of this era were in fact bought in order to make this specific car. The 1947 configuration was chosen for the end result as in this post war year General Motors in Canada produced the smallest number of RHD vehicles. It is furthermore understood that in the course of the restoration more than 2,500 hours of labour were employed with as much originality as could economically be accommodated. Contrary to this mantra, the automobile has power brakes, 12v electrics, indicators, a retractable aerial and a modern stereo. It is not known if all of the foregoing are functional as it is understood that the brakes are grabbing, new tyres are required and there is some minor chassis rust beneath the bonnet. Despite such shortcomings the car presents itself well and could be bought up to a roadworthy state as a consequence of attending to the work outlined.