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Dominic Billerwell has just given me a great idea (well I think it's great anyway). He's sent me this picture and says: "Here are photos of my first truck in Canberra---a petrol-engined International R190 prime mover, single-drive. That was in 1973, now 36 years later and over 3 million km later I have retired.Dominic." And what an intresting shot, not just for the truck (which Vic will no doubt enjoy) but the 'newness of the suburb in Canberra---and click through here to see what I mean...and what that great idea is!
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See what I mean about the 'newness' of the place? Or am I wrong Dominic? Meanwhile that great idea: Send Biglorryblog a photo of YOUR first-ever truck, whether as an owner or a driver (or both) and I'll run it as a series on BLB..And in the immortal words of the saintly Delia Smith: "Let's be 'avin you!"
You are right, Brian, I did enjoy that! Those R190, R200 etc models were truly great trucks and there were lots of them here in NZ. They looked great, sounded great, especially when fitted with GM 2-strokes and did great service for lots of operators out here.