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martc Rank: Talbot Tagora

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On 5/15/2023 at 10:53 AM, 5speedracer said:

Are these based on something American?

I don't think it was their own work, but Isuzu's take over by GM was in 1971 and the TD series pre-dates this, so probabaly not a yank. However, it looks suspiciously like a Mitsubishi Fuso T800 (there are some differences (eg the wings)) ,and Isuzu had a joint venture with Mitsubishi in the '60's....  the interweb seems to be very short of info.

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Isuzu TD ^^^^

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Mitsubishi Fuso T800 ^^^

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Mitsubishi Fuso T800^^^ And I found this...

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And as we know Daewoo were very much part of GM from 1972 (before then they were associated with Toyota). This one has the air of a mid 70's face lift about it. So was it a Korean built version of the Isuzu (the wing shapes suggests it is), Isuzu are now part of GM remember, based on the Mitsubishi Fuso T800, Mitsubishi now being associated with arch Korean rivals?

martc Rank: Talbot Tagora

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ZIL 4906 'Blue Bird' amphibious vehicle transporting a ZIL 2906 screw-driven amphibious craft, USSR, 1979.

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martc Rank: Talbot Tagora

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IFA stand at the Leipzig Autumn Trade Fair, 13/9/85. Looks like the 4x4 version is flavour of the day.

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Crackers Rank: Renault 16

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On 20/05/2023 at 17:09, martc said:

I don't think it was their own work, but Isuzu's take over by GM was in 1971 and the TD series pre-dates this, so probabaly not a yank. However, it looks suspiciously like a Mitsubishi Fuso T800 (there are some differences (eg the wings)) ,and Isuzu had a joint venture with Mitsubishi in the '60's....  the interweb seems to be very short of info.

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Isuzu TD ^^^^

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Mitsubishi Fuso T800 ^^^

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Mitsubishi Fuso T800^^^ And I found this...

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And as we know Daewoo were very much part of GM from 1972 (before then they were associated with Toyota). This one has the air of a mid 70's face lift about it. So was it a Korean built version of the Isuzu (the wing shapes suggests it is), Isuzu are now part of GM remember, based on the Mitsubishi Fuso T800, Mitsubishi now being associated with arch Korean rivals?

In the Top Gear Burma Special, Hammond and Clarkson both had these. They weren't sure what they'd bought because they had Isuzu badges on the bodywork and Mitsubishi on the running gear. There must be a lot of them still running all over Asia. 

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bigstraight6 Rank: Renault 16

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On 5/21/2023 at 6:37 PM, Crackers said:

In the Top Gear Burma Special, Hammond and Clarkson both had these. They weren't sure what they'd bought because they had Isuzu badges on the bodywork and Mitsubishi on the running gear. There must be a lot of them still running all over Asia. 

These do remind me a bit of the BMC WF series in appearance, much better built no doubt…

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willswitchengage Rank: Isuzu Florian

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Currently cycling across France. Local registered Ford F-Max spotted earlier:

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Also, trucks here are generally older than they are in the UK. Why? Seeing anything pre-eu5 in the UK is rarity today - in France they seem to still be going strong.

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Talking about Bedford, I saw this in Cape Verde in February.

Apparently it’s gen - a marketing exercise.

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MiniMinorMk3 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Monday morning at the Lotus factory were the warranty returns are delivered after owners attempted to go out for a drive at the weekend.

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MiniMinorMk3 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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3 minutes ago, sutty2006 said:

Some from Smallwood vintage show today. 
 

 

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And the winner is...

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And another. 
 

These transits were mint! One was pinto powered. Even in the back they were mint, better than new 

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6 hours ago, sutty2006 said:

Some from Smallwood vintage show today. 
 

 

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Cemex Foden wins the day for me.

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5speedracer Rank: Renault 16

5speedracer

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13 hours ago, sutty2006 said:

And another. 
 

These transits were mint! One was pinto powered. Even in the back they were mint, better than new 

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Is that the same J. Davidson that deal in scrap? If so the whole truck fleet is ridiculously well turned out for the sector they work in.

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2 hours ago, 5speedracer said:

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Is that the same J. Davidson that deal in scrap

Nice that he got his Big Break 

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5speedracer Rank: Renault 16

5speedracer

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31 minutes ago, horriblemercedes said:

Nice that he got his Big Break 

Probably not the one with a mate (aye, sure!) called Chalky!

puddlethumper Rank: Renault 16

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We have had an addition to the circus fleet. Sorry @Cavcraft it's an Iveco but it does have a redeeming feature in that it was a truck for the Ferrari race team, and only has about 150 thou on it. No idea what was paid for it but it's got to be a sizable chunk. No Ferrari's found down the back of the seat unfortunately. 

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1 hour ago, puddlethumper said:

We have had an addition to the circus fleet. Sorry @Cavcraft it's an Iveco but it does have a redeeming feature in that it was a truck for the Ferrari race team, and only has about 150 thou on it. No idea what was paid for it but it's got to be a sizable chunk. No Ferrari's found down the back of the seat unfortunately. 

 

{Tries not to make jokes about them being driven by clowns}

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dozeydustman Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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On 21/05/2023 at 18:17, sutty2006 said:

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What an absolute peach! An Ergo cabbed AEC is on my wish list of big boy's toys.

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sutty2006 Rank: Isuzu Florian

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On 6/6/2023 at 4:11 PM, puddlethumper said:

We have had an addition to the circus fleet. Sorry @Cavcraft it's an Iveco but it does have a redeeming feature in that it was a truck for the Ferrari race team, and only has about 150 thou on it. No idea what was paid for it but it's got to be a sizable chunk. No Ferrari's found down the back of the seat unfortunately. 

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Bet you can’t wait till it rains 🤣

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puddlethumper Rank: Renault 16

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On 6/6/2023 at 4:11 PM, puddlethumper said:

We have had an addition to the circus fleet. Sorry @Cavcraft it's an Iveco but it does have a redeeming feature in that it was a truck for the Ferrari race team, and only has about 150 thou on it. No idea what was paid for it but it's got to be a sizable chunk. No Ferrari's found down the back of the seat unfortunately. 

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Turns out it's done less than 150 thou. 130 thou and from 2007 so only about 8 thou a year. Hardly run in. I believe another may be coming soon that is in better condition, which I find hard to believe as this one is immaculate.

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5speedracer Rank: Renault 16

5speedracer

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Judging by the reliability of the Ferrari F1 nowadays I hope it was maintained by Iveco. 

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Not the truck but the load...

Spotted heading north past Gretna during the week. Screenshot_20230609-185946_Gallery.thumb.jpg.409070e0f243981a8cbfc496b6855361.jpg

quicksilver Rank: Renault 16

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Sad news - an era is ending :( After 40 years Bob Carmichael is officially retiring and the man himself confirmed he's coming off the road at the end of July. The F88 is for sale - no idea how much he wants for it as even he doesn't seem to know what it's worth and is just saying "make me an offer" but he gave the impression it's likely to be a lot.

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A familiar sight at the Gaydon shows but leaving for the last time

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Three words for whoever buys it: DO NOT PAINT!

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