NIA
Although not a CKD destined for export.
Built around the 25th of October 1954 fitted with the hot climate pack. Four bladed cooling fan, a lower rated thermostat and an A C vertical oil bath air filter. The filter and fan remain however the thermostat is more suited to the UK. Possibly destined for hotter climates. Designation changed in production. The climate pack remain and export designation removed and home market No. Assigned
Transported to Liverpool and sent to Northern Ireland, so did go overseas. Arrived at Thomas Corrie and Sons in Antrim around the 11th of November 1954. Collected by Miss Eimear Murray the local district nurse used for the next five years.
Traded in on the 1st of December 1959 with a broken gearbox. Repaired and bought by one the Doctors and used as his car until 1972. Laid up until early 1980. Bought by someone from Scotland. However, unable to leave. Not re-registered in the registration changes in 1970. Original No. didn't exist on file and wasn't valid so given a new No. NIA 4695.
Was used and abused and was sold again to someone in Cumbria and restored. Sold again in 1991 to present owner. Blown engine 1993. Factory re con engine acquired.
Transported to Wales in 1998, laid up until 2010 when new engine fitted. Has been undergoing gentle restoration ever since. To present condition.
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