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Yes and up for sale on ebay at £35000 !

Added by Rick Loudon on 31 August 2009.

You not bidding then Rick?

Added by Paul Stevens on 31 August 2009.

i don't think it will sell at that price..

Added by Andy on 01 September 2009.

WOW,that seems alot to ask although its one of the few left in restoration.Its a great part of British firefighting history,but I think thats alot to ask.Interesting to see what it finally goes for.

Added by Pete Matten on 01 September 2009.

Hi Rick this is not the one at Cheffins this one is on ebay for £35 grand.


Added by Morgan Chapman on 01 September 2009.

Just out of interest had a look at Cheffins website and see that not only did an Austin TL similar to the one above recently sell, but also a Leyland Firemaster PE reg 6900 NF! I didn't realise that other than the one in the museum in Glasgow and the TL version that any other Firemasters existed! Amazing what is tucked away in a barns, who knows what is still yet to emerge.

Added by John D on 01 September 2009.

John D.Do you know what the registration was of the Austin K4 thats just been sold?.It will help us keep a track on the movements of those that are still in preservation,and may even bring to light one we did'nt know about.Thanks,Pete.

Added by Pete Matten on 01 September 2009.

Pete,their web site says GKN 220,probably GXN though.

Added by Bob on 01 September 2009.

Hi Pete, yes it was GKN 220 the following link shows a picture which includes NFS markings, which may assist in identification see www.cheffins.co.uk/lot/-358113-vintage-0

Added by John D on 01 September 2009.

Pete Matten,
I'm not sure of the K4 TL's registration but post local authority it saw service with Rowntrees of York Fire Brigade, - it made £2150 AT AUCTION

John D,

the firemaster has been tucked away for many years up in North Yorkshire, It was an absolute bargain at its sale price - all we know is it was sold to someone in the Doncaster area ! if I'd known about the sale it might have been sold to someone in the Scunthorpe area !!!

It appears to have slipped through all the advertising and the good old 'grapevine' it should have realised a bit more than the £2200 it did - it is one of the rarest UK appliances to appear for sale recently !

Morgan,

I know its not the Cheffins one !

Added by Rick Loudon on 01 September 2009.

Thanks Rick i must still pay that chap a visit with the F12 that's falling apart would you buy the whole thing.Cheers Morgan.

Added by Morgan Chapman on 02 September 2009.

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