1955 Austin 3-Ton [FE]

1955 Austin 3-Ton [FE] in The Sandwich Man, Movie, 1966

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
chris40 ◊ 2014-01-03 14:39	I think this is an Austin FE-based Luton van.
jcb ◊ 2014-01-03 14:57	Was hoping the badge could be made out as Austin or Morris Fuller view -
jcb ◊ 2014-01-03 15:25	This van is probably part of film crews kit as it appears in many scenes. -- Last edit: 2014-01-03 15:25:56
chris40 ◊ 2014-01-03 20:20	JCB's fuller view makes me even more sure that it's an Austin FE; note the front wings(fenders/mudguards), and the grille seems to be a hacked-about FE grille mounted vertically.
Sunbar ◊ 2014-01-04 13:34	I have to agree I've been thinking the same about the front wings... Good thought about the grille (it must have a hinged upper flap to cover the radiator cap access position common to the FE. The painted over badge also looks to me like the early Austin shape.