Brought to Australia by the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority.
Vehicle has been in family since 1959 when an uncle who was an engineer for SMA purchased vehicle for use on his farm. Another cousin has had truck for last 27 years
LHD has been retained even though we drive on other side of road.
Vehicle is still a runner.
update 2014 -slowly working thru restoration for use as working truck for farm. to date rust repairs/panel beating just about completed.LHD steering box replaced. new windscreen glass on hand.rear brakes only at this stage but have bits for front .just about to start reassembly/painting.
update 2023-did a bit more work during covid lockdown in OZ in 2021/22.
see photo4
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