Classic commercials spotted...

[jimmyjam]

Inspired by seeing this unusual decorators Merc. Its not really a proper commercial vehicle but thought it would be a good idea for a thread. Guessing it started life as a hearse, great!

[52classic]

That's lovely but I would have to signwrap it including the back windows. Oh and find another hubcap!

[Uhura fighter]

Can one of the mods delete this thread before Garlick hunts it down and buys it?


OP, nice spot.

[jimmyjam]

Uhura fighter said:

Can one of the mods delete this thread before Garlick hunts it down and buys it?.

Haha, its not that far from Garlick, only a few miles down the road!

[jimmyjam]

I thought this thread would last longer! Determined to keep it alive!
Spotted this a few weeks ago in Wimbledon. Its parked on the street and seems to be used regularly. Nicely worn.....

[guru_1071]

heres a picture of my bedford

converted from a coach by the original owner in the late 1970's, but has had much modification & restoration since

its slow, thirsty & noisey

[jimmyjam]

That is fantastic, as I scrolled down I was thinking how much it looked like the Italian Job bus and then noticed the mini in the back. Absolutely brilliant, good work

[LordBretSinclair]

jimmyjam said:

That is fantastic, as I scrolled down I was thinking how much it looked like the Italian Job bus and then noticed the mini in the back. Absolutely brilliant, good work

Similar to the Italian Job bus but that (nerd mode on) had twin front axles (nerd mode off). Great combination though !!!

[Old Merc]

I took this on the Circuit Historique De Laon.Can anyone identify them?

[AndrewW-G]

Old Merc said:

I took this on the Circuit Historique De Laon.Can anyone identify them?

The tow truck is a Renault Galion

[Nigel At]

Old Merc said:

I took this on the Circuit Historique De Laon.Can anyone identify them?

Marcel and mate - the piston protruding from the car bonnet was the size of a bomber's last I saw it, still fools many

Without realising it I followed that bl**dy truck of horns down the straight of a street race track in Belguim - no one overtook, by the time I realised and overtook all of them we ended up fast approching the T-junction

[Nigel At]

And another excuse to put up the-beer-bus-weekend bus - 1961 Bristol, 5 cylinder Gardner (that's all I know)

also sometimes used for those lucky enough to have fabulous birthday surprise trips

[Old Merc]

This is the car (& the piston)!!

[boyzee]

My uncle,s leyland coach pictured in kent 1954

[occrj]

guru_1071 said:

heres a picture of my bedford

converted from a coach by the original owner in the late 1970's, but has had much modification & restoration since

its slow, thirsty & noisey

That's looking great 1071, I've always had a soft spot for old commercials.

This one's soaking up a lot of time right now but should be done early 2011...

Dodge


While this one is waiting its turn

Bedford


These are from the last few years, all gone now (sadly)

One of several Ford E83Ws


Ex-GPO Morris


Austin (shoulda kept)


RJ