Vulcan 30cwt

Vulcan 30cwt in Poirot, TV Series, 1989-2013 Ep. 3.01

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

0:00:58 Background vehicle

Author	Message
Sunbar ◊ 2007-10-29 14:12
nzcarnerd ◊ 2007-10-30 05:01	Thornycroft.
Sunbar ◊ 2007-10-30 11:14	Thanks nzcarnerd, I could not read the name on the radiator. If its actually a 'Subsidy' WWI truck, as seems likely, then its the 1912 J type 4.5-ton. 'Subsidy' because of the British Government policy for the compulsory purchase of trucks, in the case of war breaking out, in exchange for subsidising its original cost. -- Last edit: 2007-10-30 11:20:25
Alexander ◊ 2007-10-30 11:47	This does not match the Thornycrofts I know. The radiator top is roundedd and the inscription different. Link to "www3.hants.gov.uk" The inscription looks more like starting with a 'Z'. If it is a British built lorry, which is not unlikely, the only name that comes to my mind is Zwicky from Slough. This company was active from 1910 to 1970, but I think in later years they only produced pumps. Sadly I cannot find any images, but this truck, if it is a Zwicky or not, is certainly part of a private or museum collection.
Sunbar ◊ 2007-10-30 12:22	... thank you Alexander.... It remains as unknown until more can be found. -- Last edit: 2007-10-30 12:23:07
Sunbar ◊ 2007-11-01 17:39	Name is almost certainly the same as here...... /vehicle_63307-Vulcan-1918.html Vulcan 30cwt