PETROLHEADS looking for something a little bit different can pick up a historical armoured truck that’s seen plenty of action.
The bullet-proof motor is nearly 70 years old but still works perfectly well and is completely road legal.
A historical armoured truck that’s seen plenty of action is up for sale[/caption]
It comes complete with a radio set[/caption]
A well-preserved 1955 Humber Pig MKII Armoured Radio Truck can be bought from eBay for just £12,995.
The iconic vehicle, known as “The Pig,” weighs 6.5 tons and can carry up to eight crew members.
This rugged vehicle presents a unique chance to own a piece of British military history.
The lightly armoured truck, once used by the British Army from the 1950s until the early 1990s, gained notoriety during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, where it served as an armoured personnel carrier for the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC).
This particular model comes with a complete radio set, original paperwork, and a framed document noting its service from the Suez Crisis to its time in Northern Ireland.
Despite being well-loved by the current owner, it is now up for sale due to health and time constraints.
According to the listing, the vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition.
It features 4.26-litre Rolls-Royce B60 engine which “runs smoothly”, while the underside is “well-maintained”, having been regularly greased and coated with oil.
The seller has already completed several restoration tasks, including replacing the spark plugs, oil, hydraulic hatch cylinders, flooring, driver’s seat, steering wheel, and exhaust.
While some work remains, the truck is described as very original and solid.
It also comes with over £1,000-worth of spare parts, including a new clutch, exhaust manifold, and other components.
Although the truck hasn’t been on the road for a decade, it has been periodically moved through the gears, which are said to function properly.
The tyres, while showing some cracking, are still in good condition and include a spare.
The seller emphasises that this is their third Humber Pig, and mechanically, it is the best one they’ve owned, and that they are seeking serious offers only.
This comes as a unique armoured Rolls Royce that appeared in two hit movies is on sale for just £32,000 – which is £10k less than the price of the average UK car.
The vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition[/caption]
The seller has already completed several restoration tasks[/caption]
