Description
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1939 WWII Renault Vineyard Tractor – Ex Spitfire tug
Reg. no. 107S G74
Chassis no. 304E
Engine no. BS
Transmission: Manual
This Renault Vineyard tractor is thought to be a spoil from WWII and was shipped back from Normandy. It has local connections having been used as a Spitfire tug on Babdown airfield near Tetbury, its draw bar is still attached at the rear to this day. Babdown’s grass airfield was used from 1940-1948, the airfield saw a lot of training for Australian airmen in the mid 1940’s; 570 RAF staff and a further 223 Women’s Auxiliary Air Force staff were based there during the peak of operations.
UK registered and driven by a Perkins 3-cylinder unit, this tractor has been owned by a local gentleman for a number of years. Still in RAF grey, the bodywork is in original solid condition whilst the engine and gearbox are described as in good running order by the seller. The tractor comes with some history including bills but no registration document.
Estimate: £5, 000 – 6, 000
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on October 15th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.
Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
