Highlights
- Restored and liveried for the previous keeper’s centenary in 2005
- Regularly used by the previous commercial keeper for customer visits
- Very well presented E83W in green with gold leaf livery
- Reported to run and drive well
The Appeal
Before and after the war, the Fordson E83W was a popular sight in Britain’s towns and cities, often ferrying all manner of goods and services for an army of small businesses and shopkeepers.
The previous keeper restored this lovely ‘53 E83W 10CWT van, a long-established heating and plumbing business, to celebrate its centenary in 2005. Finished in smart dark green with black wings and wheels, it features hand-applied gold leaf lettering and is a really evocative little van. It was even used by one of the firm’s engineers to visit customers.
The vendor tells us that he acquired it around 10 years ago. It has been used sparingly but maintained well. It is said to run and drive without issue.
Any classic commercial is an appealing prospect. With its interesting provenance and eye-catching finish, this one is especially compelling.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1953
- Recorded as first UK registered in June 1981
- Registration believed to originate from Croydon
- Current owners have had the vehicle for the past 10 years
- The previous keeper lightly restored the vehicle
- Previously used to commemorate 100 years of W. Church's company (established 1905)
- Originally used by the company for engineers attending servicing/heating repair jobs
- Typed vendor description shown in photos
The Condition
- Well-presented E83W in green with black wings and wheels
- Gold leaf decals to commemorate the centenary of the previous keeper
- Some signs of use, such as light scuffs and some bubbling as shown
- Sits on steel wheels in black and green as shown
- Fitted with vintage tyres
- Tidy and unmodified interior, including a large load bed
- Features original semaphore trafficators and later wing indicators
- Large canvas topped roof as shown
The Mechanics
- 1,172cc 10hp side-valve engine
- 3-speed manual transmission
- Vehicle is in good running order, we are told
- Vendor states that all components work as they should
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