MILITARY VEHICLES # 10.

 

U.S. WILLYS M38 JEEP.

 

After the second world war willys produced a civilian version of their famous wartime MB. On the outbreak of the Korean war many were reconverted to military use, and served many years thereafter alongside the MB.

 

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AMERICAN M5 GUN TRACTOR.

 

The M5 tank entered service with the British Army in 1943 and was known as the Stuart VI. Some Stuart tanks were converted to reconnaissance and gun towing vehicles by removal of the turret.

 

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BEDFORD OYD.

 

This British three ton 4x2 general service truck was used until the 1960`s. One of the most common British vehicle of the second world war, 72,385 were built before 1945.

 

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BRITISH A34 COMET TANK.

 

First issued in the winter of 1944, the Comet was the first British medium tank capable of engaging German tanks on anything like an equal footing. After the war it was superseded by the Centurion.

 

 



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U.S. 155mm M40 SELF PROPELLED GUN.

 

Introduced at the very end of the second world war when a small number saw action. The M40 saw its major actions in Korea. The 155mm SP weapon is now standard to most armies of the world.

 

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INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER M386 TEL.

 

This American tractor, erector, launcher ( TEL ) vehicle, based on the M54 five ton truck series was used to operate the Honest John Missile. Thirty six were in service with the British Army from 1962 to 1982.

 

HONEST JOHN NUCLEAR MISSILE.

 

In service with the U.S and British Armies from 1953 to 1974 Honest John is an unguided rocket fired from its mobile launcher. With a range of up to 37km ( 23 miles ), its purpose was to destroy areas in the rear of the enemy front line.

 



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TIGER TANK.

 

 

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BRITISH CENTURION TANK MARK 3.

 

The Centurion was the first British post war battle tank. It first saw action in the Korean war and has since proved itself to be one of the best tanks ever built, serving around the world.

 

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BRITISH FERRET SCOUT CAR MARK 4.

 

The Ferret Mark four is essentially a basic mark two vehicle fitted with larger wheels and a floatation array. Deployed in Germany its ability to `swim` rivers greatly enhanced the Ferrets already impressive cross country ability.

 

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SOVIET T55 MAIN BATTLE TANK.

 

Between 1958 and 1979 over 100,000 T55s were built. As well as service in the Warsaw Pact Forces they have been exported to nearly forty other countries. As a result T55s have been involved in almost all the conflicts of the post war period.

 

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VEHICLES # 8.

 

1928 MORRIS OXFORD TOURER.

 

This car is fitted with the 11.9hp engine from the Cowley model. This engine was only available in the 1928 model, year before being superseded by a larger 13.9hp engine. The car had been owned from new by a Lincoln family (of tower garage, westgate ) before coming into private preservation in 1972.

 

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1926 FORD MODEL TT TRUCK.

 

This truck version of Henry Fords motoring classic was built in Manchester and has a top speed of 18 mph. It was restored to its present condition for the AT Mays Transport Company's centenary celebrations and then appeared at many rallies in southern England. It was laid up for many years before being bought by society member Larry Riches and kindly donated to LVVS in 2008. The vehicle has only two pedals one of which is the brake and the other controls the gears, the accelerator being located  on the steering column.

 

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DVL577  1949 BEDFORD MLD LORRY.

 

Part of the popular Bedford range of commercial vehicles, DVl577 is a two thirds of a ton lorry powered by the 28hp 6 cylinder petrol engine. Originally purchased from Charles Warner by C Pratt and Son, wine and spirit merchants. It spent its entire working life in and around Lincoln with this company making deliveries to the Lincoln licensed trade. It ceased work in the late 1960s and stored until it was purchased for preservation in 1987.

 

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1927 DENNIS FOUR TON LORRY.

 

This four ton lorry was supplied new to Higgs and Hill Ltd, the body being built in their own workshops. It travelled some 250,000 miles before being sold to Smith Clayton Forge in 1942 for £35, who used it to transport castings around their works. They also replaced the rear springs to one piece steel beams! acquired in a very poor state it was presented to its original owners in 1972, who restored it to `as new` condition for its centenary celebrations in 1974, before returning it on permanent loan to the society.

 

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AEC MONARCH LORRY.

 

 

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AUSTIN ALLEGRO 1500cc.

 

Austin Morris Group, British Leyland UK, launched the Allegro at the Earls court motor show in May 1973. It was front wheel drive with engines from 1100cc through to 1750cc. It had hydro gas suspension and a quirky quartic steering wheel. The early cars lacked build quality. They leaked and the rear screen popped out when they were jacked up in the wrong place or suspend towed.

 

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1966 HILLMAN SUPER MINX ESTATE.

 

This model was known as the luxury car with the big back room, due to the large estate area when the tailgate was lowered and the rear seats folded away. This later Super Minx Estate is fitted with a 1725cc engine, a four speed gearbox and has covered less than 75,000 miles from new. The super minx estate was classed as a luxury estate car and featured built in heater, screen washers, safety belt anchor points, padded fascia, dished steering wheel, special sound insulation, all round vision and superb braking safety, All for a cost of £665 plus purchase tax in October 1961 when it was first introduced to the public.

 

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RELIANT THREE WHEELER.

 

 

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1930 SINGER JUNIOR SALOON.

 

Fitted with an 848cc overhead camshaft engine, three speed crash gearbox and cable brakes. This quality built small car was introduced by Britain's ( then ) third largest motor manufacturer in 1928 at £148.50 and was the ancestor of all Singers built until the takeover by the Rootes group in 1956.

 

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1928 AUSTIN 12 OPEN TOURER.

 

First registered with Kesteven District Council on 26th October 1928, it was supplied by WP Maidens of Southgate, Sleaford to Mr Harpham, a local chemist. This vehicle had three subsequent owners until purchased by one of Lincolnshire`s Vintage Vehicle Society`s founder members on 28th December 1971. It has since been thoroughly refurbished.

 

 

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RANDOM PHOTOS #15.

Cat and Fiddle Public House.

1935 Rover 12 Saloon.

Daimler Bus.

Duck Hunt.

Japanese Armour.

Falmouth Lighthouse.

Men at Arms.

Polperro Cornwall UK.

Reliant Three Wheeler.

Me taking a selfie at Leeds Royal Armouries.

Cleethorpes Pier.

Tattershall Castle Bridge.

Thornton Abbey.

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BOLINGBROKE CASTLE.

The remains of a hexagonal 13th century castle with adjacent earthworks. Bolingbroke castle was the birthplace of king Henry IV in 1367. The castle was captured by Parliamentary forces after a two month siege in November 1643. This site is managed by Heritage Lincolnshire in co-operation with English Heritage. Bolingbroke castle was built by Randulph De Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln. Bolingbroke castle is a prime example of 13th century castle design, complete with large gatehouse, round towers and moat. It passed by marriage to the house of Lancaster and thence to John of Gaunt, fourth son of Edward III.

 

Artists impression of castle.

 

 

WHAT WE HAVE LEFT NOW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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