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Ok Found this in my collection, no film this time. Just what is it?So what vehicle is it?
Quote from: Leftie on May 21, 2008, 08:27:22 pmQuote from: Andy Zarse on May 21, 2008, 06:33:47 pmNo idea what film, but normally Mr Whippy was a good customer of the Commer/Karrier BF (see bottom pic). And yet that one looks strangely like an Austin FG. You remember them, they had the little glass windows in the cab so you could see what you were about to hit... I know this, I learned to drive in one! It might be that the FG was only used by Superwhippy, in which case I stand corrected. It's an odd thing to have a truck with a two ton payload for use in the icecream business. Oh and FWIW I f**k*ng hated Tonibell icecream, it made me feel sick and their vans were sh*t.From L-R,BMW Isetta 'buble car'.Ford Anglia,Icecream van is a Bedford,Leyland Sherpa (behind Bedford)Modern CRAPAll true.And the Film is!!!!!!!!!!Let me know if you need any HELP!
Quote from: Andy Zarse on May 21, 2008, 06:33:47 pmNo idea what film, but normally Mr Whippy was a good customer of the Commer/Karrier BF (see bottom pic). And yet that one looks strangely like an Austin FG. You remember them, they had the little glass windows in the cab so you could see what you were about to hit... I know this, I learned to drive in one! It might be that the FG was only used by Superwhippy, in which case I stand corrected. It's an odd thing to have a truck with a two ton payload for use in the icecream business. Oh and FWIW I f**k*ng hated Tonibell icecream, it made me feel sick and their vans were sh*t.From L-R,BMW Isetta 'buble car'.Ford Anglia,Icecream van is a Bedford,Leyland Sherpa (behind Bedford)Modern CRAP
No idea what film, but normally Mr Whippy was a good customer of the Commer/Karrier BF (see bottom pic). And yet that one looks strangely like an Austin FG. You remember them, they had the little glass windows in the cab so you could see what you were about to hit... I know this, I learned to drive in one! It might be that the FG was only used by Superwhippy, in which case I stand corrected. It's an odd thing to have a truck with a two ton payload for use in the icecream business. Oh and FWIW I f**k*ng hated Tonibell icecream, it made me feel sick and their vans were sh*t.
In 1955 a new series of Claymore 3 ton and 4 ton chassis was introduced, using new horizontal version of an older diesel power unit which was mounted amidships under the frame. This allowed a cab to be built forward of the axle, unobstructed by wheel arches. A 10ft or 11ft 10in wheebase alternatives was offered
Which Commer van had an engine derived from a Grand Prix engine?
Quote from: Leftie on May 25, 2008, 02:00:53 pmWhich Commer van had an engine derived from a Grand Prix engine?Not mine that's for sure Something with a Coventry Climax engine? Or is it a trick question?
