Location: Melbourne
Year: 1936
Make: Fordson
Model: Ten-Ten
Engine Type: 4 Cylinder 1172cc
Transmission: Manual
Odometer Reading: 74153 Miles Showing
Body Type: Utility
VIN / Chassis: 83W
Engine Number: C731625 (see photo)
Exterior Colour: Green / Black
Interior Colour: Beige
Being offered UNRESERVED.
Rare Pre-War Car.
Fantastic Condition Throughout.
Would sit proudly amongst any motoring enthusiasts collection.
The name Fordson is generally associated with tractors but Ford of England rather cleverly decided to apply it also to all commercial and agricultural vehicles produced in Dagenham, Essex for consumption in the UK and export markets. Introduced in 1938, the forward-control Fordson E83W van was also available as a pick-up or estate car and was sold in Australia as the Fordson Ten-Ten. During WW2 the E83W was adapted to fulfil roles such as mobile canteens, fire tenders, and ambulances. The Fordson was powered by Ford’s ubiquitous 1,172cc side-valve engine with a 3-speed gearbox and low-ratio rear axle; the latter enabled it to cope with the 10cwt maximum payload, though it did restrict top speed to little more than 40 miles per hour. Somewhat surprisingly, apart from the engine, gearbox internals, and some switchgear, no mechanical components were shared with the contemporary Ford Ten saloon, while the van’s forward-control layout meant that its chassis and body panels were unique to the model. It was equipped with heavier-duty axles than Ford’s small cars and even shared some mechanical componentry with V8 models including the Pilot. The E93W was manufactured until 1958, latterly under the Ford Thames brand name, by which time over 188,000 had been made.
This vehicle is located in our facility in Melbourne, for further information please contact Dave Hosking 0474 182 002 or Mason Hibbert 0455 191 035.
To protect your investment vehicle bidders should consider at a minimum replacement of fuel, oil, fluids, filters and thorough brake inspection as vehicles may have been stationary for some time. Vehicles are sold as is off the floor – unregistered. No warranty expressed or implied, sold with all or any faults, and where applicable sold with Australian Government Import Approval. MJCL35
