OK so the CV Show doesn't open 'officially' till tomorrow when it's press day but I thought I'd post up a selection of shots that caught my fancy. Starting with these two classic vans. Above is, I assume, a Ford Anglia, rather than a Thames...did they make their own version of the Anglia BLB anorak army? Then there's this rather nice Morris commercial...not sure of the date, answers please.
And now for something a bit more up-to-date, wandering around the halls I spotted this new, 'made-in-Turkey' BMC eight-legger---the bloke on the stand told me it's the first time they've had one in the UK. It's sporting the new, facelifted 'Professional' cab on top of a Cummins ISC-Series engine.
Meanwhile, click through here for a very FAST artic...and a picture of Volvo's new I-Sync auto box
It has 1,000hp from a 'tweaked' D26 engine and tare weight of 5.5 tonnes. What more do you want from an MAN TGS tractor?
And last but not least Volvo's new I-Sync box--it took a long time coming but I-Shift now has a baby brother for the FL range. The six-speed two pedal auto is good for up to 280hp or 1,050Nm of torque and has the same service interval as a manual. However, unlike I-Shift, which comes with a plethora of software programmes I-Sync comes with just one: 'Distribution'.
A Morris J Van, early 50's I think. The MAN TGS is nice but I want one in bogie drive.
The J-Type van indeed - as beloved by the Post Office. Wasn't the 105E Anghlia van offically the Thames 5cwt, or something similar?
Brian,
Certainly a J type, probably a JB. The J type was introduced at the 1948 Motor Show and replaced by the JB in 1957 when it acquired a larger engine. Assuming the registration number is correct for the vehicle, it is a late 1959 making it a JB for my money. This would make it one of the last built as that awful thing the J4 replaced the JB in 1960.
Go on, Brian, keep the wolf from the door and send me an anorak pie, please!
Best wishes,
Roy.