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- 1949 International KB2 Pick Up
1949 International KB2 Pick Up
Lot Number: 367
1949 International KB2 Pick Up
From a private collection, this well presented, award-winning ’49 American Pick-Up is a fantastic opportunity for a collector of Americana.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 26th June, 2021 at 12.00am BST at
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BODY COLOUR
Red -
REG NUMBER
USL 355 -
ODOMETER READING
80000 Miles
SUMMARY
From a private collection, this well presented, award-winning ’49 American Pick-Up is a fantastic opportunity for a collector of Americana.
DESCRIPTION
- Imported 20 years ago from the States by the UK’s first owner whose family lived in the USA and owned it from the early 1980s
- Powered by a 214ci, L-head, straight-six producing around 83bhp
- Full body-off restoration some 20 years ago when it first arrived in the UK, supported by a huge amount of photographs and history including all the original handbooks and workshop manuals.
- In 2016, this 'three-on-the-tree', column-shift truck underwent another full body-off repaint and retrim to a show standard including new tyres, chrome work and a refurbished bed
- ‘Big Red’ has been in a private collection for nine years and is now ready for a new custodian
More images to follow.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 367
- Make
- INTERNATIONAL
- Model
- KB2 PICK UP
- Registration Number
- USL 355
- MOT Expiry
- 03/05/2021
- Chassis Number
- 78135
- Engine Number
- 267154
- Body Colour
- Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
James Clover
- Car Specialist
- 07824 763602
- james@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact James.
CONTACTSCORE:
93 / 135
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Remarks
The exterior is 9/10 and so is the inside cabin and rear bed of truck completed in hard wood. The underneath is spotless and the chassis was retreated when the body was taken off in 2016 . All main lights / indicators and heater all work including windscreen wipers but never used ! Engine bay is all painted but engine is more original looking still very presentable but more 7/10 . Mechanically excellent and had a full brake master rebuild etc a couple of years ago and regularly serviced until then with all original parts sourced from the USA which are all still readily available .
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Vehicle History
Remarks
I am only the 2nd UK owner for almost 9 years now . The truck is part of a private collection of 20 vehicles and as a semiretired Engineering company owner have always looked after all of my vehicles and kept in 1 st class condition . The family when young loved this truck and it is nicknamed “ Big Red “ I attend many Classic car shows and have many times won awards for best car in show especially for my American collection of which I am fortunate enough to own a few . This truck puts a huge smile and thumbs up from everyone who comes into contact and it has been a pleasure to own for the last 9 years .
Restoration Notes
Full body off restoration 20 years ago when first arrived in the Uk ( Huge amount of photographs and history including all original handbooks and workshop manuals etc ) Then full body off repaint and retrim also including new tyres , certain chrome work, refurb of rear bed etc approx 12 k spent late 2016 / early 2017 completed to show standard
Import Notes
Imported 20 years ago from the USA from the Uk,s first owner whose Uncle in the USA owned it from the early 1980,s
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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