Truck [Bedford Cab SLCG]
Maker and role
Bedford Motors Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
1956
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Object detail
Accession number
F1135.2003
Maker
Production period
Description
Bedford Truck. The truck is an ex-Service Haulage truck. The truck has been repainted in the original livery. A wooden tray attached at the back of the cab. Red truck with yellow undercarriage and rims of the tyres. Two LUCAS headlamps, Painted on the side doors reads 'LICENSED BY H.M. CUSTOMS SERVICE HAULAGE LTD.' Painted down the side of the flatbed reads 'GENERAL HAULERS'. No. 68 Painted next to the proper right headlamp.
Brief History
The S Bedford was launched in Britain in 1950 and made its first appearance in New Zealand in 1952. This particular vehicle was one of two identical tow trucks used by the Auckland Transport Board to tow their fleet of trolleybuses and motor buses. It is fitted with specialist towing equipment for buses.
Engine: 6-cylinder petrol 300 cubic inch OHV
Gearbox: 4 forward gears, 1 reverse
Differential: Eaton 2-speed electric shift
Engine: 6-cylinder petrol 300 cubic inch OHV
Gearbox: 4 forward gears, 1 reverse
Differential: Eaton 2-speed electric shift
Marks
BEDFORD Maker's Plate
68 Painted
68 Painted
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Bedford Motors Limited. 1956. Truck [Bedford Cab SLCG], F1135.2003. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
my father Ray Davies drove a truck like this one in the early 60's then was upgraded to a T K Bedford the firm was located in the Strand Parnell . Would love to see this truck sometime . Cliff Davies
- Clifford Davies posted 4 years ago.