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Here's another ancient tanker tale from Vic Hungerford in New Zealand who says: "Hi Brian, here's one for AtkiPete and Chris G. I have just received from Les Greer another old Mobil NZ photo; this one would have been taken about 1970. This 6x4 Atkinson was supplied new with this NZ-built Taylor Hull cab as Atkinson NZ, like Atkinson Australia, had long given up on the notion that the Preston cabs could be made to last on our roads. I think that 'purposeful' would describe it rather than 'handsome', and the colour, Mobil Beige, and lack of signwriting did nothing to enhance its looks either. This tanker was used for delivering heavy fuel oil and the lack of signwriting was so that it could be used for deliveries to both Mobil and Atlantic customers. Mobil even got a dispensation from putting the normally compulsory company name on the door. Cheers, Vic."
Thanks for the pic, Vic! Yes, purposeful indeed... was it as durable as the RP cab?
One of each for my Atki collection up here would be just the thing, of course!!
Hi Chris
I hate to admit this (and don't tell AtkiPete) but the Aussie cab was a bit more durable than the Taylor Hull one. However in terms of strength and durability both were a huge step up from the Preston one but the Aussie RP cab just seemed to last forever as can be seen by the fact that some of them are still being used in regular service today.
They didnt seem to last as well as the RP cabs Chris, maybe it was the Kiwi roads or just the way Old Vic drives. You better add an Aussie Delta cab Atki to your collection as well ( if you can find one). The only Taylor Hull Atki that I know of is in Bill Richardson's collection in the South island and I am hoping to have a close look at it later this year.