According to Motor Transport, back in the 1960s, “Ford Motor Company of Holland developed an interesting unit for the transport of up to three heavy commercial vehicles.”
So how did it work I hear you ask. Well, no surprises for guessing that in involved a series of hydraulically operated ramps, which back in the 60s was apparently big news.
This picture shows a Ford D-Series transporter carrying three similar trucks – a pair of D700s and one D200. Other than the odd horsebox I can't remember the last time I saw a D-Series on the road. If you know of one that's still working for a living I'd love to hear from you.
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You were wondering if any old D series are still on the go.
Bell & son
Joiners
Randolph Place
Randolph Ind Est
Kirkcaldy Fife
Scotland
This vehicle I think is about a K plate as it still has the round lights.
Saw it in the garage last year getting ready for its mot. Staff say its murder getting bits but it is still used daily.
Posted by John Simpson | November 26, 2007 7:53 PM
Posted on November 26, 2007 19:53
Still one in use in Essex - saw it travelling at about 50mph on the A127 before Christmas - registered to a local firm (Romford? Basildon? can't remember) and looking very smart but with a patina that suggested it was not a show truck. Had dark colour scheme (grey & grey??) and signwriting. It had a sixties reg no.
Posted by Stephen Carter | January 7, 2009 1:18 PM
Posted on January 7, 2009 13:18
Hi ,I have commercial vehicles in turkey
that picture of very importance
does anyone sent D Seres orginal size at my mail ?
please it's very need for my colection
thanks
ozan
greetings
Posted by ozan | January 30, 2009 12:58 PM
Posted on January 30, 2009 12:58