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£850
Aveling Barford GA Road Roller, c.1959. Serial number GA 1105.
In 1933 Aveling-Barford, Ltd. were formed by amalgamating Aveling & Porter, Ltd., and Barford & Perkins, Ltd.
Early in 1934 the business was transferred from Rochester to Grantham. By 1937 the firm make 75% of all rollers in the UK.
The GA model was built between 1946 and 1984 with 2800 units produced. It was primarily used for sportsgrounds and small ground work.
This example was one of the last 15 rollers to be made at the Scotswood plant before production was moved to the Grantham works. Fitted with the Ford 10hp petrol engine, used in the Ford Popular motorcar. At one point it was used by the Stafford Cricket Ground. About 3 years ago it underwent a full restoration by the previous owners. Our vendor bought it to add to his collection and he has now changed his collecting habits.
Sold with various literature. together with a starting handle.
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