Descrizione
1961 Seddon MKV L Flatbed Lorry Fully restored and presented in absolutely beautiful condition having been the subject of an excellent and extensive restoration. All credit due to is resurrector! Built in January 1961, equipped with a 5 litre Perkins P6305 diesel engine and now has a David Brown five speed gearbox with AEC step up centre mounted gearbox, to increase gearing for more comfortable cruising. Supplied new by Barton Motors to English Electric of Preston. Being sold in 1967 for farm use, transporting hay, based in Hereford. Being laid up in 1972 and falling into disrepair. After 42 years, in 2014, it was purchased by the last owner who has carried out a full nut and bolt restoration. The vehicle now presents in exceptional condition and was driven to ourselves.
Work undertaken. The original body was fully rebuilt, all cab panels reused, seats re-upholstered and all the timber replaced. New front and rear wings, a new chassis cross member, a new wiring loom and new headlights were all fitted. The engine, gearbox and clutch were stripped down and cleaned, the engine treated to new big end and main bearings. Wheel cylinders were re-furbished and brake shoes and copper brake pipes fitted, the brake servo and master cylinder were rebuilt and various brake hoses made up and fitted.
This beautiful period lorry retains its original registration mark and has a wonderful history file, containing its original Victoria Driver's Logbook, various old invoices, photographs pre-and post-restoration and various restoration information. As said starts and runs superbly. Ready to show. Delivery arranged.
