1942 Universal Carrier for sale.

[Flying10uk]

I noticed this Universal Carrier up for sale by a U.K. dealer recently and thought that the photos looked interesting which I have shown here. If anyone has a little spare cash available they may wish to contact the dealer direct: Bren Carrier / T16 Universal Carrier 1942 - Saracen Exports

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[bigduke6]

£32,000.00..........not the kind of spare cash I've got, but even if it had a detailed description of work done and where it come from etc I'd say still over priced as there have been cheaper ones with a lot of kit included.

Not long ago there was one on ebay for £6000 although it had some fabrication work done (and needed redoing) still a bargain, also there was two incomplete ones on Milweb, the hull of one and the running gear and bottom half of another, think the two would of been around £2000.

I was very interested in the ebay one and the two on Milweb but had just bought the Matchless and the L42..........which resulted in a distinct lack of funds. The other thing was transporting it, the Matchless and L42 are far easier and don't take up the room

[Flying10uk]

Didn't people find Bren/Universal Carriers useful as alternatives to tractors when they first became available as surplus not long after the end of WW2? I seem to recall hearing stories of them being used as such?

[Brian Dick]

I imported one from Canada last year for a client in Virginia. A 1943 Ford Canada, (made in Windsor, ON), variant that is 100% restored and excellent. He's been having a blast driving it around in the mountains. It's also one of a few thousand set up for a mortar section.

[tr63]

Brian what did he end up paying for it as imported and what was the condition ?

[Gil Boyd]

Agree, well over priced. One went recently for £14,000, in better shape too with all DeAc weapons fitted.

[Bruce_in_Oz]

Supply and demand.

They aren't making any more.

Most were cut up for scrap or butchered for "farm tractor" use.

I've helped recover a few here in Oz, and know the locations of a couple more "unrecovered" ones. (Upper armour gas-axed off, but otherwise "complete"). Anyone want to drive 1200Km for a long-distance recovery? (assuming someone else hasn't already pinched it.) Even with these dinky vehicles, you need some serious machinery to get them out of the weeds and back to civilization.

Then you need some serious skills to bring the poor old things back from the dead.

But, as mentioned above; they ain't making them anymore.

[bigduke6]

Supply and demand.

They aren't making any more.

Most were cut up for scrap or butchered for "farm tractor" use.

I've helped recover a few here in Oz, and know the locations of a couple more "unrecovered" ones. (Upper armour gas-axed off, but otherwise "complete"). Anyone want to drive 1200Km for a long-distance recovery? (assuming someone else hasn't already pinched it.) Even with these dinky vehicles, you need some serious machinery to get them out of the weeds and back to civilization.

Then you need some serious skills to bring the poor old things back from the dead.

But, as mentioned above; they ain't making them anymore.

True with a lot of things Bruce, The problem with some Miliatary vehicles now is the price what some owners seem to think its worth......... The main problem is folk spending too much in the first place then they realise they can't do a lot a with it........ such as drive it a reasonable distance and if you don't live next to the Military Vehicle venues then the logistics are a nightmare, I know a guy who has a big old steam Tractor that I bought a pillar drill from,( same meat different gravy regarding transport), in the end he did his HGV then bought a very old low loader so he could transport it himself........ paid dividends in the end.

I do take my hat off to these guys who transport there pride and joy so all can see, its an expensive hobby.

I remember one guy quoting how much he had spent at the War and Peace show, quite eye watering considering its not the most luxury holiday for those involved, again he was one who did his own transport and just the fuel bill would pay for a decent all inclusive holiday (not my cup of tea the all inclusive, just an example but I guess propping the bar up for two weeks making the most of the inclusive drinks is the only bonus)

It does make you laugh that these guys spend ££££ and you get some moaning regarding the entrance fee of £20........... but there willing to rough it for a week so they can meet up with other collectors and friends and display there vehicles to the public.

Must admit as much as I like the Jeep, I was getting tired of seeing one every five minutes, which is a prime example where the price has been overinflated, £25,000.00 for something which has had 90% of it replaced, maybe its just me but I'm looking for something a bit more original and a bit cheaper.


I do know of one Bren Carrier that was in Laverton Western Australia when I was there many years ago, it was in someones yard along with a lot of derelict or broken vehicles.......... just the hull as far as I remember.


This is me below trying to hide a Cheiftain tank in the back pocket but was rumbled at the gate " Whats that in your pocket..... "

" something for the wife" I said.....

[Gil Boyd]

You are right...............nothing ex military makes a lot of money until someone wants one 30 years later in prestine condition. Just like this little SPARTAN beauty currently on of a few for sale ex MOD only three this time £19,950:

Spartan CVRT, Dieselised APC , #71822 - MOD Sales, Military Vehicles & Used Ex MOD Land Rovers for Sale

ONE CAREFUL OWNER

[Flying10uk]

Personally I'm tempted by one the Sea King helicopters that they have for sale @ £150K. Are my neighbours like to complain to the council about the noise of the engines during take off?

Sea King, MK 4 Helicopter, #77744 - MOD Sales, Military Vehicles & Used Ex MOD Land Rovers for Sale