5speedracer Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Are these based on something American? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 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. Isuzu TD ^^^^ Mitsubishi Fuso T800 ^^^ Mitsubishi Fuso T800^^^ And I found this... 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? sutty2006, davocano, willswitchengage and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 ZIL 4906 'Blue Bird' amphibious vehicle transporting a ZIL 2906 screw-driven amphibious craft, USSR, 1979. MiniMinorMk3, warch and Dyslexic Viking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 IFA stand at the Leipzig Autumn Trade Fair, 13/9/85. Looks like the 4x4 version is flavour of the day. sutty2006, Dyslexic Viking and MiniMinorMk3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 worldofceri, puddlethumper, busmansholiday and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 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. Isuzu TD ^^^^ Mitsubishi Fuso T800 ^^^ Mitsubishi Fuso T800^^^ And I found this... 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. martc, bigstraight6 and warch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 This really should be in the caravan or bus thread, so sue me. Built in 1938 it's a Reo bus chassis with a rear mounted White V12 engine, towing a Curtis Aerocar caravan. More info here - https://bangshift.com/general-news/stunning-streamliner-coach-built-1938-reo-curtiss-aerocar-tandem-super-cool-want/ rml2345, 5speedracer, Supernaut and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 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… martc and MiniMinorMk3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Currently cycling across France. Local registered Ford F-Max spotted earlier: 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. Cavcraft, bigstraight6, 5speedracer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennabm Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Talking about Bedford, I saw this in Cape Verde in February. Apparently it’s gen - a marketing exercise. CreepingJesus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Monday morning at the Lotus factory were the warranty returns are delivered after owners attempted to go out for a drive at the weekend. rml2345, CreepingJesus, Dyslexic Viking and 6 others 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Some from Smallwood vintage show today. busmansholiday, Crackers, Supernaut and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 3 minutes ago, sutty2006 said: Some from Smallwood vintage show today. And the winner is... sutty2006 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Rust Collector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 And another. These transits were mint! One was pinto powered. Even in the back they were mint, better than new Cavcraft, Leyland Worldmaster, CreepingJesus and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 6 hours ago, sutty2006 said: Some from Smallwood vintage show today. Cemex Foden wins the day for me. MiniMinorMk3 and sutty2006 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 I 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 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. sutty2006 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 2 hours ago, 5speedracer said: I Is that the same J. Davidson that deal in scrap Nice that he got his Big Break Cavcraft and MiniMinorMk3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 31 minutes ago, horriblemercedes said: Nice that he got his Big Break Probably not the one with a mate (aye, sure!) called Chalky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Dyslexic Viking, 5speedracer, willswitchengage and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 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. Dyslexic Viking, doug, warch and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 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} twosmoke300, High Jetter, puddlethumper and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 On 21/05/2023 at 18:17, sutty2006 said: What an absolute peach! An Ergo cabbed AEC is on my wish list of big boy's toys. Vantman and sutty2006 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 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. Bet you can’t wait till it rains 🤣 puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 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. 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. CreepingJesus and High Jetter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Judging by the reliability of the Ferrari F1 nowadays I hope it was maintained by Iveco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warninglight Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Not the truck but the load... Spotted heading north past Gretna during the week. mat777, CreepingJesus, Vantman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 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. A familiar sight at the Gaydon shows but leaving for the last time Three words for whoever buys it: DO NOT PAINT! Crackers, Dyslexic Viking, catsinthewelder and 13 others 7 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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