Lot no. 59
1943 GMC D.U.K.W. 353 Camion Amphibie 6x6 No reserve
Sans titre de circulation
Châssis n°10242
Sans réserve
Projet de restauration passionnant
Très apprécié lors des rétrospectives
Engin amphibie particulièrement original
Initialement, le DUKW avait été refusé par l'armée américaine, mais une opération inattendue de sauvetage d'un bateau en perdition l'a convaincue de son efficacité et de sa tenue en mer, ce qu'il a d'ailleurs prouvé par la suite en traversant la Manche. Mis au point par Sparkman & Stephens en collaboration avec General Motors Corporation, les lettres de son appellation portaient chacune une signification : "D" pour 1942, année de sa conception ; "U" pour "utility" ; "K" indiquant des roues avant directrices ; "W" pour double essieu arrière. Logiquement, il sera surnommé le "Duck" [canard]. Dérivé du GMC ACKWX, il recevait un moteur Chevrolet six-cylindres 4,4 litres qui pouvait l'emmener à 80 km/h sur terre, et 10 km/h environ sur l'eau grâce à une hélice située dans un tunnel ménagé à l'arrière.
Capable de transporter du matériel ou 15 à 20 personnes en plus de l'équipage, cet engin amphibie produit à plusieurs milliers d'exemplaires a servi sur de nombreux fronts, sur les îles du Pacifique, en Europe pour le Débarquement, en Belgique et aux Pays-Bas, notamment.
L'exemplaire présenté a rejoint la collection d'André Lurton en juin 1990. Il avait été anciennement repeint, cependant, la coque présente des traces de corrosion perforante. Le bloc moteur est gelé, mais un second moteur sera fourni avec, ainsi que de nombreuses pièces supplémentaires. Nécessitant une restauration, cet engin amphibie original mérite d'être sauvé et ne manquera pas d'étonner lors des mises à l'eau spectaculaires dont il est capable.
Notes aux acheteurs :
Nous informons les acheteurs que l'ensemble des véhicules de la collection ont été rarement utilisés ces dernières années s'agissant d'une collection muséale. Ils sont donc vendus en l'état, sans contrôle technique et doivent bénéficier a minima d'une révision générale avant de reprendre la route.
Lieu d'exposition : Targon
Unregistered
Chassis n°10242
No reserve
Exciting restoration project
Appreciated at retrospectives
Highly original amphibious vehicle
The DUKW was initially turned down by the American army, but an unexpected operation to rescue a sinking boat demonstrated its effectiveness and sea-faring capability, which was subsequently proved in crossing the Channel. Developed by Sparkman & Stephens in collaboration with General Motors Corporation, the letters of its name represent : "D" for 1942, the year it was designed ; "U" for "utility" ; "K" for front-wheel drive; "W" for dual rear axles. Understandably, it became known as the "Duck". Derived from the GMC ACKWX, the vehicle received a 4.4-litre six-cylinder Chevrolet engine capable of powering the truck to 80 km/h on land, and approximately 10 km/h on water, thanks to a propeller fitted in a tunnel at the back.
Capable of transporting equipment or 15 to 20 people in addition to the crew, several thousand examples of this amphibious vehicle were produced, and it was used in many combats, notably in Europe for the D-Day Landings, in Holland and Belgium as well as in the Pacific Islands.
The example on offer joined the collection of André Lurton in June 1990. It has been re-painted in the past, however the hull shows signs of corrosion. The engine block has seized, but a second engine will be supplied with it, as well as various spare parts. Requiring restoration, this original amphibious vehicle deserves to be saved and is certain to amaze when it next launches into the water in spectacular fashion.
Note to the buyers:
We inform buyers that all the vehicles in the collection have been rarely used during the last years as they are part of a museum collection. They are sold as presented and therefore require at the minimum recommissioning before being driven on the public roads.
© Peter Singhof
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