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Transporting:
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All these radios, televisions and radiograms had to be moved around the
country, so what better way than use the latest van specifically designed for
your radio business - or so they said!
| The 10 cwt van
with the 150 cubic feet capacity! [From a trader advert in February 1953] Here's a van with exceptional carrying capacity and highly accessible loading. Powered by a sturdy 4-cyl. engine of simple, reliable design, it is an investment that adds profit and prestige to any business. Note the generous rear capacity, 150 cubic feet, with sliding door entry from either side and wide-opening rear doors, giving speedy deliveries and a quick-get-away. Morris-Commercial Morris Commercial Cars Ltd., Adderley Park,
Birmingham, 8. |
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| The "Little
Horse" Offers Economy Transport for the Retailer Designed to provide small businesses with a lightweight utility vehicle with the lowest possible running costs (about 3.2d per mile all in), the "Little Horse" van is now being produced by Jarc Motors, Ltd., 292 Worton Road, Isleworth. Distributors are Two-Strokes, Ltd., Stanmore Hill, Stanmore, Middx. |
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| It is a 4-wheel vehicle which
may well interest radio retailers for local deliveries and, more particularly,
for the use of outside service engineers. The payload is 3¼ cwt and the
rear floor is 39in long and 41in wide; height above the rear floor
29in. The rear door which hinges upwards, is 41in wide by 23in
high. The overall dimensions of the vehicle are 9ft long, 55in high
and 52in wide. The engine is 250cc air-cooled Excelsior Talisman Twin situated amidships and driving through a Burman 3-speed and reverse gearbox. All four wheels are independently sprung and have Girling hydraulic brakes. Starting, charging and ignition is by Siba Dynastart 12V coil system, with Varley compressed plate batteries. Average petrol consumption 65 mpg. Maximum speed 48 mph (cruising, 38 mph with full load). |
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| One of the interesting claims made for the Little Horse is that any major unit can be dismantled from the chassis in 30 minutes, and the engine can be decarbonized within one hour. The body panels are of light allow and there are only six greasing points. The vehicle lists at £347 16s, with one seat (ex-works, Iselworth). A brochure giving further details is available. [December 1955] | ||
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Up go the Profits Down go the Costs ... with Thames Vans on the job The Thames 5 ctw Van The versatile Thames 5 cwt. is the smartest looking and lowest priced Van in its class. The sleek all-steel body is built to stay smart during a long, hard working life ... Ford 'Glide-Ride' front suspension ensures safety for the most fragile load ... ample floor space and low loading height help the driver to avoid fatigue and work faster ... All round Ford economy makes certain of considerable savings in fuel and maintenance costs. |
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| The Thames 7 cwt
Van A de Luxe Van that adds a prestige-winning "plus" to every business. The Thames 7 cwt. combines extra load capacity with all these additional features ....
Ask your dealer for an "on the
job" Demonstration today. |
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| The Thames 10 cwt
Van "Our experience, as fleet users of your vans, is of their reliability, low running costs and adequate carrying capacity" Says Mr. V. H. Ross (Secretary to Fleet Electrics Ltd.) With owners and drivers Thames 10 cwt. Vans have earned a reputation for reliability under all conditions. Owners like them because of their low initial outlay, their low running and maintenance costs, and the incomparable "after sales" service. Drivers prefer them because of their ease of handling, their ability to stand up to really hard work, their fine performance and their safety under all conditions. [June 1956] |
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| The Thames 10 cwt
Van "We buy them because of their ability to stand up to hard work, their low initial cost, their dependability and, of course, the renowned Ford Service" (Says Mr. C. F. Elms, General Manager of London Rediffusion Service Ltd) [Same advert text used in June 1956] [July 1956] |
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| The Thames 10 cwt
Van "We have always used your Vans for Television aerial installation work. The low initial cost, economy of operation, and general reliability, are all of great assistance to us in maintaining an efficient service to the Radio Trade" (Says Mr. R. J. Slater, Managing Director of Antiference Installations Limited) (London) [Same advert text used in June 1956] [November 1956] |
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| The Thames 10 cwt
Van "The spacious body and low running cost of the 10 cwt. are ideal for our trade. Consequently, we operate 150 of them on the installation or radio and television sets throughout the United Kingdom" (Says Mr. G. Keeley, A.M.I.M.I, Transport Manager for Radio Rentals Limited) [Same advert text used in June 1956] [December 1956] |
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| New look... new
features... for Britain's No.1 Light Van Better value... Better service... Better Buy Bedford New one piece curved windscreen. New
smart front appearance and new radiator grille. New combined parking
lamps and wide-arc flashers. New easy-to-see rear flashers at waist
level. New long-life seals for front external sliding doors.
New full-width rear safety bumper available as low cost optional
extra. Plus many other recent developments on Bedford vans, notably
the 5-coat anti-corrosion primer finish, and optional choice of 4 factory
finished body colours for only £12. 10. 0 extra. 10/12 cwt. van £445 plus £76. 2. 2.
PT. 15 cwt. van £452. 1. 0 plus £77. 10. 11 PT. Prices
include front and rear flashers and spare wheel and tyre. |
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