Despite the fact that, thanks to the UK CAA, you can no longer take a joy-ride in a classic Douglas Dakota, thanks to Cam McFadyen we can still dream. And here's a 'land-based' version which could be just as much fun too. Cam has sent me this picture and message: "Hi Brian,with your recent aircraft posting,I thought you may be interested in this little gem,a DC3,with K5 Inter running gear!" Chocks away Biggles!
And speaking of little gems (and we're not talking about lettuce here) Cam goes on to say: "These pics were taken at the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club Queensland`s truck show yesterday." And here are some more piccies of the event too.
Nice 'rare bear' Routeman with a tray on the back. And for a quick 'BLB Pie' who designed the cab? Yah easy-peasy says Bob Tuck.
Back to the Commer theme...neat tipper. Now click through here for one more..
Now what's this eh? Meanwhile, talking of classic waggons Cam has set up a rather splendid website and he tells me: "I've been working on a web site for the old truck club I`m in, I`ve finally got it up and going,so I thought I`d let you know for a shameless plug.The guy that is helping me is going to make some more photo albums for me to fill up in the next couple of weeks.The address is
Comments (5)
The Scammell Routeman cab was styled by the Italian Giovanni Michelotti,he also styled TriumphTR4/5 Herald/Vitesse 2000 Stag and cars for other manufacturers.
Posted by Dave Middlewood | August 24, 2008 9:13 PM
Posted on August 24, 2008 21:13
Looks its still a good show, i went a few times late 1990s when in QLD, great old gear, obviously now an obession for many!
Posted by rod simmonds | August 24, 2008 10:40 PM
Posted on August 24, 2008 22:40
Great photos Cam, and a bit of Queensland sunshine to brighten our day. Love that first photo in the Allora 2008 bunch, which one would you rather do interstate in?
Posted by Peter Lynch | August 25, 2008 4:11 AM
Posted on August 25, 2008 04:11
It`s a funny thing isn`t it,you would enjoy doing one trip again,but if you had to do another one straight after that,reality would probobly kick back in.The other thing that may seem a bit funny is,after doing a few miles in a 3070,I`d definatly pick one of those over a cabover Kenworth,and I did have a couple of them too,mind a Teabag (or late model Atkinson) has got the ride,though there`s nothing like having a bonnet in front of you.Some blokes can look up a dogs freckle with a bonnet in front of them,maybe I should leave that there,lest the Mack fans get agitated.
Posted by Cam McFadyen | August 25, 2008 11:25 AM
Posted on August 25, 2008 11:25
Dave Binghams TS3 powered CDY Commer is better than new - a real credit to him. The lower shot is a Diamond T - T 630 model or similar. Beautiful trucks, both outside and inside!
Posted by Howard Pettigrew | August 27, 2008 10:23 AM
Posted on August 27, 2008 10:23