1956 Ford 100E Squire Thames Van – Classic, Custom, Race, Rat Rod, Spares or Repair – NO RESERVE, NO VAT & ULEZ exempt.

 

Owned by me for over 26 years, sadly never really used it,  and only 4 previous keepers since new.

1.9.56

1600cc petrol according to the V5 but I think it may be 1172cc as originally supplied.

11,732 miles on the speedo.

No MOT required.

No seat belts required.

Free Historic Road Tax.

V5 Registration Document.

Key present.

 

Originally supplied by Central Garage Ltd of Filey to a Toy Shop Proprietor and Radio & Television Engineer near Scarborough.

It has at some time been simply converted to a van with the addition of two steel panels covering the rear side glass and window frames, probably to pay less (window) tax before the days of “private and light goods” plg road tax (in the 1960’s ?)

The panels could be fairly easily removed and the car put back as a Squire estate if desired. The Squire trim and spare windows are shown in the pictures, including chrome bumpers with badge bar.

 

Original interior and headlining. The headlining is very good but dirty and I think has only one small snag in it.

All 4 tyres are old but hold air and the car rolls easily.

Spare wheel included but it’s tyre is no good.

The spare wheel tray floor and interior floors all appear to be sound.

Although I’ve always kept it indoors I’m not convinced that’s helped.

The underside has never been undersealed and all appears to be fairly sound. But it wants centre outriggers both sides and attention to the sills. Plus of course the obvious that you can see externally on the bodywork.  

 

The engine seems to be stuck, which of course is a good sign. (A worn out engine wouldn’t get stuck.)

I expect it will need a battery.

 

Please be aware that I am selling this car as a restoration project or for spares.

 

If you want to criticise it to my face, please arrange a viewing before bidding (not after winning it).

 

Sorry but there is no Buy it Now price. I am just going to accept whatever it gets.

 

Payment by cash on collection, cleared cheque or bank transfer before collection.

 

I would like payment within 7 days please and collection within 14 days which can be any day of the week by arrangement. Thank you.

I can probably arrange delivery if required at a reasonable cost.

 

Finally, please remember that they all look a bit better in the pictures than in real life.