Best of British Trucks by Lanham Steve;

Best of British Trucks by Lanham Steve;

Author:Lanham, Steve; [Lanham, Steve;]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: G2 Rights Ltd


Although, Crossley had been building automobiles in Gorton for 28 years, the company only commenced dedicated civilian truck production in 1932. In time, they would become more well-known for their passenger vehicles and by 1937 had given up competing within the car industry altogether. For the time being their catalogue included the 6x4 Atlas for 12-ton payloads.

When the 1930s came to a close, several names had once again fallen by the wayside. Beardmore Engineering of Paisley were better known for their taxi cab range but in 1933 an ancillary factory was put into operation just over five miles north in Dalmuir where truck production commenced. The venture did not turn out to be a great success and was abandoned in less than four years.

The fortunes of steam wagon maker Yorkshire had looked promising and, like fellow ‘undertype’ builders Sentinel, had tried to adopt the internal-combustion engine for their vehicles. Alongside their traditional products were a range of Dorman and Gardner-powered diesel lorries ranging from four, six and eight wheelers of between 4 to 15 tons payloads. But by the time Britain and her European neighbours were embroiled in the bloodiest conflict in history, Yorkshire were no longer a commercial vehicle manufacturer.

The most recognisable version of the Bedford O chassis was under the fluid lines of the OB coach body. This nicely restored example carries Isle of Wight Southern Vectis livery



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