Vintage 1950's cattle wagon, ranch trailer.
Imported from dry state years back.
Probably the only one of its kind in the UK, I expect.
Gorgeous patina, with original paint showing through and 60 odd years of character and surface rust.
Tows absolutely fine, hitch locks onto a standard UK 50mm tow-ball. Just covered 180 miles of being dragged down the motorways this week and towed like a dream.
Although I have to make it clear that at the end of the day its a very old trailer with no brakes, but in fairness cant see it being all that heavy as is.
Well balanced trailer, lights and electrics need rewiring, or use a trailer board.
Spare wheel fitted, and internal dividing gate too.
Originally it would have been braked, drums on front axle, but brakes are not in use, and hitch is a solid bar.
Its solid and structurally sound. The rust is 'surface' only.
I was going to fit new lights and wiring, new hitch and jockey wheel assembly, and then just retro fit all new brakes from a trailer parts supplier.
My intentions were to build it into a US style smoker BBQ trailer, which will basically turn it into a self-sufficient business. Although there are so many routes you can go down with this unique and quirky trailer.
Would love to keep and build this for myself, but usual story; no spare time, too many projects on the go, etc.
Reluctant sale, as I know I wont come across another.
Transport available, Nationwide, at buyers cost.
Located Hertfordshire.
More photos to be added soon...
Thanks, Matt
Imported from dry state years back.
Probably the only one of its kind in the UK, I expect.
Gorgeous patina, with original paint showing through and 60 odd years of character and surface rust.
Tows absolutely fine, hitch locks onto a standard UK 50mm tow-ball. Just covered 180 miles of being dragged down the motorways this week and towed like a dream.
Although I have to make it clear that at the end of the day its a very old trailer with no brakes, but in fairness cant see it being all that heavy as is.
Well balanced trailer, lights and electrics need rewiring, or use a trailer board.
Spare wheel fitted, and internal dividing gate too.
Originally it would have been braked, drums on front axle, but brakes are not in use, and hitch is a solid bar.
Its solid and structurally sound. The rust is 'surface' only.
I was going to fit new lights and wiring, new hitch and jockey wheel assembly, and then just retro fit all new brakes from a trailer parts supplier.
My intentions were to build it into a US style smoker BBQ trailer, which will basically turn it into a self-sufficient business. Although there are so many routes you can go down with this unique and quirky trailer.
Would love to keep and build this for myself, but usual story; no spare time, too many projects on the go, etc.
Reluctant sale, as I know I wont come across another.
Transport available, Nationwide, at buyers cost.
Located Hertfordshire.
More photos to be added soon...
Thanks, Matt
