Lot details
Registration No: SUK 893
Chassis No: 1753735013
Mot Expiry: Exempt

- Formerly the property of the Wednesbury Tube Co

- Treated to an extensive 'chassis up' restoration in the 1990s and recently repainted to a high standard to refresh its cosmetics

- 3800cc diesel engine, 5-speed manual gearbox, 2-speed Eaton back axle

Works Manager at Sunbeam until 30th May 1914 when he resigned to found Guy Motors Ltd, Sydney S. Guy was a highly driven individual who left a lasting impression on the British Motor Industry. Within four months his fledgling concern not only had its own factory at Fallings Park, Wolverhampton but was also producing an innovative 30cwt lorry. Built using a much lighter form of pressed steel frame (where rivals employed far heavier rolled steel channel ones), the latter became renowned for its ability to cross rough terrain. Diversifying into the manufacture of aero engines and even depth charges during WW1, Guy Motors Ltd dabbled with motorcar production during the 1920s before concentrating on commercial vehicles. The firm's famous Red Indian mascot appeared in 1934 (inspired by its 'Feathers in our Cap' advertising slogan) and that same decade witnessed the launch of the forward-control Otter. Reintroduced after WW2, the Otter could be had with a choice of petrol or diesel engines and from 1952 featured an all-steel cab.

Formerly the property of the Wednesbury Tube Company, this particular example is a long wheelbase, alloy-bodied, drop side flat lorry. Powered by a 3.8 litre Gardner 4LK diesel engine allied to a David Brown gearbox and driving the rear wheels via an Eaton two-speed back axle, it was treated to an extensive 'chassis up' restoration during the 1990s. Recently re-painted to a high standard, the Otter sports a Red chassis, Burgundy cab / body and Black wheels. Described by the vendor as being in 'very good' (interior trim) or 'excellent' (bodywork, engine, transmission, paintwork, electrical equipment) condition, this handsome Guy lorry would make an ideal promotional vehicle or period car transporter.