The Daimler Fighting Vehicles Project
For Sale
For sale.
Daimler armoured car F20333 AC415.(48ZU73) Manufactured 1942.
A fully working and road registered Daimler armoured car well known on the south east of England show circuit. Winner of ‘runner up best wheeled armour ‘ at the war and peace show on several occasions.
The vehicle was restored 2009 and successfully completed the 400 mile duration, Liberation task force tour of the Netherlands in 2015.
The vehicle is 95% original with replica parts being limited to some of the interior fittings and also external smoke dischargers. There are a very few minor interior fittings such as water bottle holders required to finish, but patterns are available to assist replication.
It is presented in an not over restored WW2 service condition and everything is working except for the deactivated armaments.
Price £100,000 ono (parts marked thus * are fitted to the vehicle and included within the price)
Additionally the following ancillaries, parts and equipment are available subject to subject to separate negotiation. There are potently enough spare parts to ensure that the vehicles stays running well into the future or to greatly assist in the restoration of another vehicle.
Its being sold due to ill health of the owner.
Special Vehicle tools and equipment:
1. One number Fluid flywheel filler
2. One number Brake ring adjusting tool.
3. One number Set of spanners
4. * One number Wisco oil can
5. One number wheel nut tool
6. * One number 4.5 tonne jack with handle
7. One number Starting handle
8. * One number Pickaxe
9. * One number spade
10. * Two number WW2 dated petrol cans
11. One number 1 quart oil can.
12. One number 2 quart oil can
13. One number large funnel.
14. One set of WW2 style Padlocks
15. Lightweight replica bonnet
16. * One number Replica external fire extinguisher
17. One number steel tow rope and two shackles
Radio and communications
1. * One number 19 set complete with variometer
2. * One number 19 set A and B aerial mounts.
3. One number driver’s communication button box.
4. One number commander’s communication / control box.
5. A set of three number WW2 headsets original.
6. One number WW2 headsets converted to clansman.
7. * One number clansman intercom system working and complete.
8. * A set of three number clansman intercom headsets (plus spares)
9. * One number clansman intercom drivers noise cancelling headset
10. * One number clansman intercom / commanders helmet
11. One number 19 set spare valve box with valves
12. Aerial rods.
Armaments & sighting.
1. One number BESA MG special firing mechanism and Bowden cable
2. One number BESA MG belt filled with shell cartridges
3. Three number WW2 dated BESA MG steel belt ammo tin
4. four number steel 303 ammo belt tins
5. * One number Thin thickness front armoured glass
6. One number medium thickness front armoured glass
7. Two number thick front armoured glass
8. One number NOS upper turret Periscope complete
9. One number NOS gunners episcope complete
10. Three number spare sight glasses for periscope and episcope in original fitting box.
11. 20 number 2PDR shell cases with fuses
12. 15 number 2PDR training shell heads
13. 10 number 2PDR AP shell heads
14. Two number replica AA 100 round Bren drum mags and holder.
15. One number central Grenade box and 6 replica grenades to fill.
16. One number main gun/BESA remote trigger and mount.
17. *Main armament. With traverse elevation equipment and telescope.
18. Three number No 33 2PDR / MG telescopes
18. BESA
Mechanical spares Drivetrain
1. One number NOS gearbox.
2. Two number NOS Rear bevel box crown and pinion wheel s
3. Two number Front bevel box complete.
4. Eight number NOS DAC tractor joint knuckles (LV9/ASC FV51063)
5. * One number spare wheel carrier with serviceable spare wheel.
6. Two number NOS drivers seat covers
7. Two number NOS wheel station reduction gear assemblies
8. Four number brake rings
9. Various spare wheel station and axle castings and other assemblies
10. One number rear steering box assembly
11. One number front steering box assembly internal
12. One number front steering box assembly external
13. two number front steering arms
14. At least one number spare of every possible drive axle.
15. Set of used but serviceable tractor joints of early & latter ‘oil thrower’ type.
Mechanical spares Engine
1. Two number spare carbs
2. One number NOS fuel pump.
3. One number NOS ignition distributor with new leads and plug caps
4. One number original Ignition coil
5. One Number original ignition radio suppressor
6. Four Number NOS main bearings LV5/BM 405685/5
7. One number NOS water pump
8. One number Daimler DH27 engine (complete for spares)
9. One number sump and oilpump assembly
10. One number NOS cylinder head with cam and followers
11. One set of 12 number NOS inlet and exhaust a valves.
12. One number starter motor
13. ?? number NOS copper head gaskets
14. ?? number NOS exhaust gaskets
15. ?? number various engine gaskets
16. One number oil cooler
17. * One number NOS silencer
Mechanical spares Electrical
1. One number NOS search light
2. One number used search/ spot light
3. One number used butlers convoy light
4. One number used butlers tail light LV6/MT3
5. One number Spare Generator
6. One number Spare generator control panel
7. One number wonder light butlers 6/VEH/661CB28B
8. One number main battery / master cut out switch
Literature & Films
1. One number workshop manual (copy)
2. One number parts manual (copy)
3. One number original operators manual large with pull-out sheets
4. One number original operators manual small.
5. One number copy of the DFV Historical Research project
6. One set of WW2 dated WD training and other films pertinent to the vehicle.
Tentage and field equipment with which to show and dress the vehicle
1. One number WW2 style side hung vehicle tent with poles.
2. Three number 1950’s dated pixie suits various sizes.
3. One number officers bed roll.
4. One number large 1943 dated ammo box for side mounting.
5. One number turret camouflage net
6. One number cooking tins for external stowage
7. One number No 2 field cooker