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Just to inform members of a nos pick up shell making its way to Mathewsons for auction. Been in storage for many years. Complete with doors,tailgate and bonnet. Would be nice if it went to a forum member so we could follow its progress to completion.

Cheers Jim

Nice rarity and yep, be good to know what it saves

I got told about one somewhere in Yorkshire a few years back, chased it up but all leads went cold. Possibly the same one, can’t be many about?

Is it round tunnel / magic wand or square tunnel / rod change ?

Can you share any pictures. It would be great to see some.

Sorry no pictures but I think it is around 1978/1981. Been in Scotland for many many years. Loaded into trailer last night. Doors bonnet and tailgate come with the shell but not fitted.

Cheers Jim

Any clue to its estimated value ?

I was offered one a few months back for 15k..probably the same one I'd have thought

About the same as getting Paul Wiginton to restore a rotter with a stack of m machine panels then.

There was a new pick up shell on Facebook a few months ago for about £20,000.
Paul would probably charge less to build a new shell than restore one.
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No reply yet Jim. ???

woodypup59 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:54 pm No reply yet Jim. ???

It's a later 80's shell, rod change

Dan Fallon wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:01 am

woodypup59 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:54 pm No reply yet Jim. ???

It's a later 80's shell, rod change

I asked Jim a question via this sites personal message system, and had an email through my email provider quoting Jim asking if I'd had his message answering my question.

And I have not had that answer message via this sites personal message system.

I wonder if that message got lost. My inbox is not full.

I am curious as to whether the forum messaging system is working properly.

I think this shell might have been from my neck of the woods ( scottish borders )
Heard a story awhile back there was one localy i know who apprarently owned it.

I have been trying to reply to members who got in touch. My computer skills are terrible as it appears a pm I thought I sent failed !! so sorry. Anyway the shell from Fife is at Mathewsons and will be auctioned late November. I have no info on any reserve price.

Cheers Jim

Good luck with the sale Jim.

YORKY wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2024 7:42 pm I have been trying to reply to members who got in touch. My computer skills are terrible as it appears a pm I thought I sent failed !! so sorry. Anyway the shell from Fife is at Mathewsons and will be auctioned late November. I have no info on any reserve price.

Cheers Jim

Fife not the one i was thinking of
There may be another !!

More photos now up on the auction entry page
https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lo ... ?lot=38595

Is there a V5 with it. The listing and video didn't say.

woodypup59 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2024 7:41 am Is there a V5 with it. The listing and video didn't say.

“ NOT REGISTERED - NEW OWNER TO APPLY. No paperwork.” ………..maybe it has an ID that could be registered ?

That would be a fun conversation with DVLA

I wouldn’t be surprised if it dosent sell, if the guide price reflects the reserve…..there is not much profit in it for a dealer/ restorer and the shell maybe too late for lots of enthusiasts