1953 Tucker 443 Snow Cat On Ebay

Looks like a great candidate for restoration.


Serial #153281

Model #443

Motor # VNDR 18988 (Chrysler 115 Industrial Engine)


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-Tucker-443-Snow-Cat-RUNS-LOW-RES-GO-ANYWHERE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ66467QQihZ006QQitemZ160017673406QQrdZ1

Here is the information from the post and the photos of the interior:


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I am selling this 1953 Tucker 443 Snow Cat for a friend. I have seen it run and it runs great! It is in very good shape for something that is 53 years old. Read below for more details, then email with questions prior to bidding. The title is clear. Vehicle is being sold AS IS. Happy bidding!

Orange color with various rust spots and paint chips
Starts and runs well in deep snow
Length = approximately 16 feet
Height = approximately 7 feet
Metal treads need loosening
Rear hydraulic steering – “Whines” when turning to the right
Gauges = oil, heat, amps, fuel appear to be in working order
Speedometer appears to work properly
Odometer mileage cannot be verified
Slider windows work, no apparent chips/cracks in windows
Upholstery appears to be in good shape
Needs new battery or current battery recharged
6 volt system, reverse polarity

Relisted Tucker: 1953 Tucker 443 Snow Cat RUNS! LOW RES! GO ANYWHERE

price: US $3,500.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160022054640&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNARL%3AMT%3A12

By golly...I think I'll bid on it!

I can hear the wife now...

Wannafish said:

By golly...I think I'll bid on it!

I can hear the wife now...

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Tell her it is a snow tractor and you need it to get out to the end of the driveway in the winter

B_Skurka said:

Tell her it is a snow tractor and you need it to get out to the end of the driveway in the winter

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And the Mrs. Wannafish response if like Mrs. Zoom's.... WALK

bczoom said:

And the Mrs. Wannafish response if like Mrs. Zoom's.... WALK

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Pretend it is a puppy, it followed you home, and its too cute to turn away

B_Skurka said:

Pretend it is a puppy, it followed you home, and its too cute to turn away

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Already used that line to get my RTV. (and ZTR and a dozen other toys... )

B_Skurka said:

Tell her it is a snow tractor and you need it to get out to the end of the driveway in the winter

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She'd tell me that's what I bought the 80 hp case with FEL for.
I did mention it to her at lunch...might have been a mistake.

Wimmin!

443's are Real Dinosaurs! and sure footed as a mountain Goat! This one's been a real temptation. I've seen one of these with a snow plow mounted in front, thats right, in front, don't ask me how, but get this one track was off the front and the owner was still plowing snow with it. It had 3 tracks and one bare pontoon with no track and it still plowed snow! It's sitting in the driveway of this little cottage at a ski area in Fairbanks. Coldest Ski Area on earth probably. Maybe one of our members in the Fairbanks area can get a picture of it.

Can't believe this didn't bring the "buy it now" price of $3500. Is the bottom dropping out of the antique snocat market?

Anyone know if this is still for sale or how to contact the owner?

rackaholic said:

Anyone know if this is still for sale or how to contact the owner?

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There is a link on the user's feedback page that will allow you to contact him.
Here is the link to his feedback page on Ebay (you may have to be an ebay member to use it?): http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/valentine515i6/

Click on this link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953...ERE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ66467QQihZ006Q QitemZ160017673406QQrdZ1
Then click on contact this seller. Or see his other item and click on contact this seller. He has several items for sale.