Elstow Storage depot, Bedford. Auction Catalogue August 1950

I am not sure if I fully understand the vehicle serial number thing but I have an old catalogue in my collection which may be of interest to someone. If it is, I can upload all 44 pages, but here are a few to test the water.

The fast majority of the vehicles appear to be ex military.

 

When, did you say the auction will be?!

 

I don't doubt some would be all over it. One or two of these might even have been preserved.

 

I don't doubt some would be all over it. One or two of these might even have been preserved.

 

Simon, this is fantastic. A list akin to Alrewas in the 60s, only better!

Is it too late to bid for lot 166?

Kind regards, always,

Jim.

 

Let's hope so. There must be a chance that at least one of the 1,480 vehicles listed had been preserved.

 

Could you please have a look to see if my Royal Enfield 350cc OHV (WD/CO) KFC864 or C5108574 is in it? I was surprised some vehicles already have (civilian?) registration numbers, although I suppose the army, by 1950, also had its vehicles registered?

 

Elstow Storage Depot was a very large site/home of a Royal Ordnance Factory during WWII: ROF Elstow - Wikipedia

It is now the site of a very large housing development called Wixams, they are building from both the east at Wilstead and west at Kempston Hardwick towards the centre. It’ll take them many years to complete, indeed it has already taken them many years to get not very far.

 

Does anyone want me to upload the entire catalogue for reference?

 

Yes please.

Cheers

Kevin

 

That would be wonderful!