John Henderson, Biglotryblog's Man North 'o' the Border has sent me this rather interesting selection and message: "Hello Brian, Here's challenge that BLB's global army can surely sort out. I was looking at the International Lonestar pics on their website the other day and the new truck's stunning retro grille design (pictured above) reminded me of an old Hayton Coulthard picture that is in my collection." And here they are...
John continues: "The image is of two conventional trucks and I'm sure it was taken around 1935. Company founder, Hayton is pictured between the pair which were used on the firm's then signature milk collection work (you can just see the churns on the left of shot.) I've always thought the duo may well be Internationals, but further research has shown that they look a bit like Maple Leafs, (with the horizontal engine cover side grilles and the oblong badge above) which were heavy duty Chevrolets built in Canada between 1934 and 1953. Perhaps one of the anorak army can put me right and ID these motors correctly?
John goes on to say: "I've also attached a slightly more up to date shot of the premises Hayton Coulthard have used as their HQ since 1916. Cheers for now, John....PS- If you look closely at Hayton's facial features, you'll see that David Coulthard the formula one driver is very like his ancestor! Mystery Milk Motors." And if you want to see what John means clikck through here... and for a haggis, what's that red truck?
Can you see what John is getting at? That same firm jaw line..
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