MOTOR CARS | 1570nterviewed for an article about BMC 25, published in Classic Cars' July
2004 edition (copy on file), BMC Competitions Department employee
Stan Bamford recalled that the BMC transporter he drove was faster than
its continental HGV brethren: 0t was beautiful, marvellous. Wed show all
the French and Italians a clean pair of heels. It went up hills quicker than
they could look at them.' The transporter's motorway cruising speed was
estimated at 60mph.
The current vendor purchased the transporter at Bonhams' sale at the
Goodwood Revival meeting in September 2014 (Lot 30 ). The vehicle
was then despatched to Woolmer Classic Engineering Ltd in Roothams
Green, Bedfordshire to have various remedial works carried out (bill
on file). These included replacing the electrical wiring at the front of
the vehicle with a new hand-made loom" returning switches to original
specification" repairing defective instruments" removing, refurbishing,
repainting, and refitting the dashboard" and improving the fit of the engine
cover to reduce noise, heat, and fumes in the passenger compartment.
Painted in correct BMC Competitions Department livery, this historic ex-
works BMC 5-tonner is running and driving very well, the ultimate toy.
£80,000 - 100,000
€94,000 - 120,000