So pleased with my old horsebox....and where best to advertise her?

[ecrozier]

Just got back from VOSA centre, and my wonderful old Bedford (Bluebell) passed her plate at first attempt, only thing they picked up was low treads on two tyres, so just ordered two new one. The guy thought the probe had fallen out when he was doing the emissions test as he couldn't believe a 22 year old bedford would have such low emissions

Anyone, she is now sadly for sale as I need a 4x4 for various reaons (large dog, getting to horses in winter etc etc) so can't justiify a 4x4 and horsebox now that we have onl one horse! So I am just wondering where people have had success advertising older lorries? She is a 1986 Bedford TL, in good condition, smart paintwork etc, proper living, and mechanically super reliable (never let me down once in 2 years nor previous owner in the 8 years they had her). Easy to drive, carries 3 small or 2 big horses. I have sent email round riding club and all 3 people who have shown an interest loved her but one's husband doesn't want her to have a lorry at all, one needs to sell existing lorry first and last one needs to find the money from parents etc so not holding my breath....Any ideas on best sites etc to advertise?

 

[Chumsmum]

If I was looking for an older horsebox I would look locally so I could have a good look or get my mechanic to look at it.

So maybe advertise in tackshops / local paper? Whereabouts are you, is there a horsey website for your area?

 

[ecrozier]

I'm in south bucks. Will maybe do a few signs for local tack shops, thats a good idea, thanks. Did think of the free ads but think you get a lot of time wasters calling from that!

 

[Jane_Lou]

Sold mine last year via Horsemart. Was a G reg TL with an Oakland body in VGC that had bee resprayed 6 months previously. Didn't get a call for ages and then three people all wanting to come at the same time! 1st to see bought on the spot, paid cash and took her with them! As you are not that far away it may also be worth contacting Vass in Ampthill,beds as they are Bedford specialists and may know of people looking for one. Good Luck

 

[PeterNatt]

E-Bay

 

[ecrozier]

Jane_lou, do you mind me asking how much you got for yours? WOuld give me an idea if I am in right area price-wise.
Re Ebay - I have had a look on there but they don't seem to make great prices, and as mine is in really good condition for its age, I would rather hang on to it for longer to get better price really - there is nothing wrong with it so I am more than happy to continue using her for as long as it takes to seel (especially as I have now had 4 new tyres in last 18 months! Might as well get some miles for my money

) But certainly an option if I don't get much interest.
Horsemart and tack shops sound like a good place to start, thanks all

 

[Jane_Lou]

Have pm'd you

Mine was a 1990 by the way!

 

[Chumsmum]

If you are still driving it around put some for sale signs on it, especially if you are at shows etc. Also, if you are on a yard or know of some big yards near to you, ask if you can advertise it there.

Good luck!