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2022 Shannons Spring Timed Online Auction
Lot
155

c1936 Fordson Ten-Ten Utility

$16,500

Brisbane

Sold

Specifications

Engine 1172cc four-cylinder
Gearbox manual
Body Work 2-door pick-up
Colour green/black
Interior brown
Wheels Steel
Brakes Drums

Description

This lot is no longer available

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.