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Biglorryblog regular "AtkiPete" Lynch in Oz has sent me these three shots and says: "A rather dirty (Mack) Vision in fact but I am sure your BLB lads won't find that. Also a couple of Inters, Regards Pete."
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Nice old Transtar should keep Vic H happy. And in the meantime Pete prepare yourself for a treat....
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Comments (4)
I don't believe that last photo is of a Transtar; it is just a normal S3600, commonly called in NZ the "new" S-Line. The Transtar had the same basic cab, but it was set much higher on the chassis.
And after that talk about "the ugliest truck in the world", I reckon the Mack Vision would have to come close. Mack spoilt what was quite a reasonable looking range of trucks (CH, CL, Trident, Titan) with this one; they look even worse in real life than in a photo.
Posted by Vic Hungerford | August 26, 2008 9:53 AM
Posted on August 26, 2008 09:53
I agree Vic,the old Transtar cab sits a bit higher.
Posted by Cam McFadyen | August 26, 2008 11:21 AM
Posted on August 26, 2008 11:21
Pete,not that I`d call the old fibreglass cab Atkinson ugly,they are quite impressive,and probobly the tallest truck built in Oz,but did they have some sort of competition to see how many angles and shapes you can fit into one design?
Posted by Cam McFadyen | August 26, 2008 11:27 AM
Posted on August 26, 2008 11:27
I think you are right Vic, It is an S3600 and forget the Transtar bit. Used to drive one of them so I should at least remember that much.
The RP Atki cab was originally designed by a fellow called Marcus Cassarchis and gradually evolved over the years. Some of the changes, like the MK 2 cab. were forced by Australian regulations of the time. Not really sure that they had to be as tall as they were but certainly an impressive sight coming towards you on the road.
Posted by Peter Lynch | August 26, 2008 12:45 PM
Posted on August 26, 2008 12:45