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1912 Lacre

1912 Lacre in Reilly: Ace of Spies, Mini-Series, 1983 IMDB Ep. 1.08

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin: UK

1912 Lacre

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Sunbar UK

2007-10-11 13:28

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Probably the badge on the radiator has been covered for the movie.

nzcarnerd NZ

2007-10-12 07:02

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Can we zoom in on the badge? - might get a clue from the shape. There were many obscure commercials in UK at that time.

greybear EN

2007-10-12 09:46

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An early Lacre van?

greybear EN

2007-10-12 09:50

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It looks fairly good in close-up, too.

Sunbar UK

2007-10-12 12:19

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good suggestion nzcarnerd, Lacre or Leyland... I would say. :)

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Sunbar UK

2007-10-12 15:48

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Lacre van as greybear said?

http://www.chrishodgephotos.co.uk/pixv/0104.jpg

Probably around 1920 - If so I think it would be the first Lacre on IMCDb.....

-- Last edit: 2007-10-13 10:54:57

nzcarnerd NZ

2007-10-12 20:17

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I would agree with Lacre. For those who haven't heard of it, it might sound French, but it is short for Long Acre - a British firm.

Alexander DE

2007-10-12 21:24

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Yes, certainly Lacre.

Here is a photo showing the style of writing the name: http://ccmv.fotopic.net/p26714331.html
and here one showing the radiator shape with the embossed name: http://ccmv.fotopic.net/p26714330.html
and another one: http://www.chrishodgephotos.co.uk/pixcma2/aaj349.jpg

The company started in 1904 and was well known for it's vans and lorries. Later the concentrated on municipal vehicles, which they built until 1952. Interesting to note that Harry Shelvoke and James Sidney Drewry were both once employees at the Lacre Motor Company.

nzcarnerd NZ

2007-10-13 10:48

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Here's a 1912 example on Oz. Link to "goldenoldiestruckclub.com"

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Sunbar UK

2007-10-13 11:00

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It looks very similar to the chassis in the picture, so about the right age for a WWI vehicle.

Sunbar UK

2008-06-29 11:42

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In episode 1.07.

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