PGR 362P (3)
1976 Foden S80 recovery truck.
DVLA have the colour as yellow.
Cheffins vintage and classic auction, Sutton -
"Chassis No. 92870 Powered by a Gardner 6LXB engine driving through the Foden 12 speed gearbox this unique lorry has been redesigned by its engineer owner as a strong and reliable breakdown lorry. Equipment includes two swinging winch cranes fitted with new 9 ton ropes, huge towing and lifting arm, spec lift attachment, counterbalance weight to the front, there is also a 20ft extension mast/jib for high lifting of steels etc for construction work. There are 3 external air outputs to the rear, front and side for air tools etc. The PTO is stated to work well as well as all lights and beacons. Hoses and air pipes have been replaced, rear springs removed, re-bushed and refurbished last year and a new aluminium diesel tank has been fitted and is located in the huge storage box on the rear deck. The chassis is stated to be in very good and tidy order. An imposing vehicle that is ready for serious work as well as show duties and is supplied with a current V5C. Estimate £8,000 - £9,000."
PGR 362P (3)
1976 Foden S80 recovery truck.
DVLA have the colour as yellow.
Cheffins vintage and classic auction, Sutton -
"Chassis No. 92870 Powered by a Gardner 6LXB engine driving through the Foden 12 speed gearbox this unique lorry has been redesigned by its engineer owner as a strong and reliable breakdown lorry. Equipment includes two swinging winch cranes fitted with new 9 ton ropes, huge towing and lifting arm, spec lift attachment, counterbalance weight to the front, there is also a 20ft extension mast/jib for high lifting of steels etc for construction work. There are 3 external air outputs to the rear, front and side for air tools etc. The PTO is stated to work well as well as all lights and beacons. Hoses and air pipes have been replaced, rear springs removed, re-bushed and refurbished last year and a new aluminium diesel tank has been fitted and is located in the huge storage box on the rear deck. The chassis is stated to be in very good and tidy order. An imposing vehicle that is ready for serious work as well as show duties and is supplied with a current V5C. Estimate £8,000 - £9,000."