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£850
1948 Aveling Barford GA roller. Registration number FFU134 (not on DVLA records). Serial number GA 00183.
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 number 83 off the production line and was fitted with a Ford 8hp petrol engine, as used in the Ford Popular car. First registered in the Lindsey area of Lincolnshire in 1948. By the 1990's it was restored by a father and son team being used at the Barmston Cricket Ground. By 2014 it was laid up and our vendor acquired it, got it running and has enjoyed it.
It started with ease when viewed and was driven around his yard.
Sold with various literature related to GA rollers, together with a starting handle.
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