1973 Commer PB 1750cc Autosleeper
My Commer is now back from being MOT'd (just needed the brake balancing and a new screen was bottle) and ready for sale. I've braved the horrendous weather today to take lots more photos, particularly of the interior, but also of the bits of rust. I should note that it's been in storage for the winter and then went straight to be MOT'd, so it hasn't been cleaned or polished and is certainly not looking it's best in today's elements!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/domanderik/sets/72157605942642124
I would describe the van as in Condition 2, and as you can see the body is generally very good. As far as I know it's never been repaired or welded and the MOT garage commented how clean it is underneath. However, as can be seen in the photos, there is rust around the drainage gutter on the roof; they do have a tendency to go here. The worst of it is on the offside corner, where there is a small hole. If you didn't want to have it repaired professionally, I would treat the rust with Ronseal Kurust, fill any pitting and put a neat edge of Smoothrite around the guttering which would stop anymore rusting.
The interior is also very original, with a gas cooker, fridge and sink with foot pump. The upholstery is two-sided with a floral pattern on one and smart red vinyl on the other. It's a very neat Autosleeper conversion with electric hook-up, power points, dual batteries, two strip lights, a water tank, cupboards (everywhere!), formica worktops and a genius double bed which involves folding down the interior panels to reveal an extra few inches of space (comfortable for me and I'm over 6'1")! It's even got the original wooden wheel wedges to level the van on uneven ground.
It has been regularly serviced and well maintained since I've had it, with history from West Country Classics and my local garage. The engine is sweet - 29,000 odd on the clock, whether this is original I don't know, but the West Country thought that from the condition, it might well be.
I want it to go to a good home and am looking for offers from £2500 + the cost of 6 months tax (which I bought today).
Any questions, just ask. Thanks, Dom
My Commer is now back from being MOT'd (just needed the brake balancing and a new screen was bottle) and ready for sale. I've braved the horrendous weather today to take lots more photos, particularly of the interior, but also of the bits of rust. I should note that it's been in storage for the winter and then went straight to be MOT'd, so it hasn't been cleaned or polished and is certainly not looking it's best in today's elements!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/domanderik/sets/72157605942642124
I would describe the van as in Condition 2, and as you can see the body is generally very good. As far as I know it's never been repaired or welded and the MOT garage commented how clean it is underneath. However, as can be seen in the photos, there is rust around the drainage gutter on the roof; they do have a tendency to go here. The worst of it is on the offside corner, where there is a small hole. If you didn't want to have it repaired professionally, I would treat the rust with Ronseal Kurust, fill any pitting and put a neat edge of Smoothrite around the guttering which would stop anymore rusting.
The interior is also very original, with a gas cooker, fridge and sink with foot pump. The upholstery is two-sided with a floral pattern on one and smart red vinyl on the other. It's a very neat Autosleeper conversion with electric hook-up, power points, dual batteries, two strip lights, a water tank, cupboards (everywhere!), formica worktops and a genius double bed which involves folding down the interior panels to reveal an extra few inches of space (comfortable for me and I'm over 6'1")! It's even got the original wooden wheel wedges to level the van on uneven ground.
It has been regularly serviced and well maintained since I've had it, with history from West Country Classics and my local garage. The engine is sweet - 29,000 odd on the clock, whether this is original I don't know, but the West Country thought that from the condition, it might well be.
I want it to go to a good home and am looking for offers from £2500 + the cost of 6 months tax (which I bought today).
Any questions, just ask. Thanks, Dom
