Vintage Scammell Highwayman sells well at Cheffins

This ex-Forestry Commission 1967 Scammell Highwayman has fronted the Saunders Collection shows for more than 40 years. It is finished in an unusual, wood-grained paint scheme to match the impressive Southern and North showman’s living wagon. NYM 867E, Chassis No. 21578 was sold for £14,500.

This lovely 1935 Austin Light Twelve 1,535cc four-cylinder petrol pick-up is finished in black with bright yellow wheels. Reg. No. LXS 560, Chassis No. H20123 has a two-gallon fuel can fitted to the running board, with V5C, and was sold for £5,200.

A 1954 Commer petrol dropside lorry, Reg. No. 479 ELM, Chassis No. 38A5599 was fitted with a 4.8L petrol engine. Converted into a gun bus, this Commer sold for £3,400.

This 1965 Foden S21 six-cylinder diesel ballast tractor was originally a tractor unit. Reg. No. FGF 601C, Chassis No. 57300 is fitted with a Gardner 6LX engine, Mickey Mouse cab and finished in BOC Livery. This popular exhibit at many shows was sold for £11,400.

1931 Ford Model AF Long 3,285cc pick-up. Reg. No. 209 YUM Chassis No. 1584 Engine No. A3201728. This AF was in the current ownership since 2012, having been purchased from a friend who, in turn, bought ‘Yum-Yum’ in 1999 as a project ex-France. It is understood that the LHD Model AF was used on a vineyard where the unusual rear back came into its own at harvest time. The long wheelbase AF with the large petrol engine is a rare variant and it’s thought only 10 were built. A dating certificate from The Ford Model A Club of Great Britain confirms its identity. Last in regular use three years ago, the AF now requires recommissioning prior to use. It was sold with a photographic record of the rebuild and current V5C documentation for £5,400.