Berliet autocrane (2)
Europe, France, PACA, Var, Hyeres les Palmiers, Marina, Berliet autocrane (slightly cut from B)
A full frontal of the vintage Berliet autocrane of the previous post. In this view it's interesting to see that the compact cabover (also known as CEO (Cab Over Engine) or flat face design of the Berliet evolved from the traditional lorry design with the engine in front of the cab (also known as T-cab or 'torpedo' front) – the radiator is housed in a rudimentary, ultra short hood.
Berliet was a French manufacturer of automobiles, buses, trucks and military vehicles, among other vehicles, based in Vénissieux, outside of Lyon, France. Founded in 1899, and apart from a five-year period from 1944 to 1949 when it was placed under 'administration sequestre', it remained in private ownership until 1967, when it became part of Citroën. It was subsequently acquired by Renault in 1974 and merged with Saviem to form a new Renault Trucks company in 1978. The Berliet marque was phased out by 1980. Source: Wiki
This is number 27 of Hyères (2007, 2009 & June and September 2024 & June 2025)
Berliet autocrane (2)
Europe, France, PACA, Var, Hyeres les Palmiers, Marina, Berliet autocrane (slightly cut from B)
A full frontal of the vintage Berliet autocrane of the previous post. In this view it's interesting to see that the compact cabover (also known as CEO (Cab Over Engine) or flat face design of the Berliet evolved from the traditional lorry design with the engine in front of the cab (also known as T-cab or 'torpedo' front) – the radiator is housed in a rudimentary, ultra short hood.
Berliet was a French manufacturer of automobiles, buses, trucks and military vehicles, among other vehicles, based in Vénissieux, outside of Lyon, France. Founded in 1899, and apart from a five-year period from 1944 to 1949 when it was placed under 'administration sequestre', it remained in private ownership until 1967, when it became part of Citroën. It was subsequently acquired by Renault in 1974 and merged with Saviem to form a new Renault Trucks company in 1978. The Berliet marque was phased out by 1980. Source: Wiki
This is number 27 of Hyères (2007, 2009 & June and September 2024 & June 2025)