C.V.R.(T) Striker ATGW Vehicle - Model FV102

Vehicle Registration No. 07 FF 99

Date in Service 17th November 1977

Purchased in 1999

Not Road-Registered

Research of its history indicates that it first started service with 74 Battalion. 32 Guided Weapons Regiment. Royal Artillery and complete its service life with the Light Dragoons. based in Hohne. Bergen-Belsen in 1992.   It is thought that at about this time it was either painted white for UN Service in Bosnia or prepared for service and never deployed.   In 1994 it was recovered back to Ludgershall for disposal in 1996.

I purchased the vehicle as a non-runner and it was painted completely white.   Having transported it back home. I removed the power pack and it was stripped down. It was discovered that three of the pistons had ‘bounced' against their valves.   Over the next 12 months the engine was completely rebuilt. head. crank and bores checked. new pistons and bearings. all new valves complete with guides and shims fitted etc. Power pack refitted in the vehicle complete with new silencer and upgraded carburettor. Those of you who are familiar with the CVR(T) and CVR(W) series of vehicles will be aware that the initial carburettors tended to have a ‘flat' spot and backfiring was common.

About 80% of the vehicle was stripped down to bare metal and re-painted in standard green/black disruptive camouflage pattern early in the 2000's. It was prepared and re-painted every year prior to going to the War and Peace Show.   I stopped going down to the show about 6 years ago and she has been stored in my barn ever since.   I have included a picture from the show plus some taken this month; as you can see she needs a re-paint as in some areas the paint film has failed.   A pair of new civilian automotive batteries have recently been purchased and installed.   There are no secondary system batteries included.

The vehicle comes complete with a working Clansman IB2 control box and some associated system intercom interconnecting boxes.   There are no intercom boxes to crew headsets flexible leads etc included.

So far as I am aware. but I cannot guarantee. all the Guided Missile System control boxes. less the sighting unit are installed.

I had hoped to keep the vehicle and show it locally but due to retirement and the need to downsize to a smaller property I have reluctantly taken the decision to sell.

Notes regarding transportation the vehicle it is approximately 4700mm long; 2190mm overall width and 2220mm height over cupola GMG mounting.   Battle weight is given at 8345kg approximately; I do not know the unladen weight. However I believe when we lifted the vehicle by crane the SWL gave a weight of approximately 5000kg.   The buyer is to note that assistance will be given in loading the vehicle and that it will be necessary to liaise with seller as early as possible prior to collection.

Spares and Various Bits & Pieces Included

There is a tool bag complete with some tools and two manuals (photocopies). Together with some bits and pieces – 1 No. pair of new mirror arms. 2 No. new road wheels 1 No. castellated home-made box spanner (gearbox seal retaining nut)1 No. pair of brake pads. 3 No. fire extinguisher brackets. 1 No. set of gearbox output shaft seals. 1 No. set existing foul weather deck covers. 1 No. bag of assorted restraining straps (missile boxes?). 1 No. set of home-made pullers. 1 No. earthing rod. 1 No. Simulator Guided Missile Flight Control Box I will also include any other relevant spares. tools or components I find.

The vehicle is advertised elsewhere so the sellers reserve the right to withdraw the vehicle from the auction at any time.

The vehicle. all though working. is sold for repair. re-painting or spares.

There is no returns policy.

Payment 10% deposit within 48 hours of auction completion. Cleared balance. by electronic transfer or similar. of winning bid in full prior to collection.

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