24 July 2024

Cootamundra-Gundagai Council opens expressions of interest for diverse impounded vehicle fleet

| Shri Gayathirie Rajen
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The 1986 Nissan Z31 and Chamberlain Countryman Tractor

Several vehicles in an abandoned items sale are creating interest among collectors. Pictured above are just two of the items listed for purchase. The Chamberlain Countryman tractor and 1986 Nissan Z31 are among the lots. Photo: Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council.

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is calling for expressions of interest for the purchase of a range of impounded vehicles.

Businesses and individuals are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to acquire various vehicles, from cars to specialised equipment.

Interested buyers can inspect the impounded vehicles before submitting their expression of interest.

The vehicles are split between two locations in Cootamundra and Gundagai.

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CGRC said the impounded vehicles included tractors, cars, and utes, as well as a boat, trailer, and caravan.

“Lots 2 to 19 are located in Cootamundra and consist of two Chamberlain Countryman tractors, Fordson Major tractor, homemade boat trailer with catamaran, Commer trayback truck, Suzuki motorbike, Toyota Hiace van, 1986 Nissan Z31 coupe, Mitsubishi panel van, Champion Gazel caravan, and numerous cars in varying conditions,” CGRC said in a statement.

“Lots 20 to 23 are located in Gundagai and consist of a Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Triton utility, and a Great Wall dual cab utility.”

CGRC has allocated separate viewing times for interested buyers to inspect the vehicles at both locations.

“Interested purchasers can view Lots 2 to 19 at CGRC Depot in Bradman Street Cootamundra on Wednesday 24 July from 10 am to 2 pm and on Saturday 27 July from 10 am to 2 pm,” CGRC said.

“Lots 20 to 23 can be viewed at the CGRC Gundagai Depot on Tuesday 23 July from 10 am to 2 pm.

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CGRC said all the vehicles were to be sold ‘as is’, without any warranty or guarantees.

Interested purchasers must complete the Expression of Interest—Motor Vehicle form, available on the CGRC website or at the council’s administration offices.

Forms can be submitted at council administration offices in Cootamundra and Gundagai by emailing [email protected] or mailing them to PO Box 420, Cootamundra NSW 2590.

One form must be completed for each vehicle of interest, and the expressions of interest close at 4 pm on Friday 2 August. Following the closing date, those who have made successful submissions will be notified by phone and receive a follow-up letter.

Buyers must pay for and collect the vehicles at their own expense within 14 days of being notified of their successful submission. Unsuccessful submissions will be notified by writing within 21 days of the closing date.

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