1975 Volvo F86

1975 Volvo F86 in Prisoner, TV Series, 1979-1986 IMDb Ep. 650

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin: SE — Built in: AU

1975 Volvo F86

[*][*] Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene 

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zodiac SE

◊ 2014-07-31 20:48

As far as I understand, this is of Australian CKD assembly (Wacol, Queensland) and should be a F 86.
Link to "www.oldaussievolvos.com" and http://www.oldaussievolvos.com/background/history (about the assembly).
Link to "hunteroldtrucks.com" (1978 suggestion of usage).

zodiac SE

◊ 2014-08-13 21:49

More information here Link to "www.oldaussievolvos.com" . MY between 1975 (when the plastic grill was introduced) and 1979 when production ceased.
Plenty of Australian manufacturers took part in building this truck, like chassis rails by Commonwealth egineering, Westinghouse breaks, Hendrickson suspension and Rockwell axles.
The plant formerly used to belonged to Leyland, but was enlarged when Volvo bought it.

The 8x4 configuration was specially made at the Australian plant.

This is without doubt a 1975-79 Volvo F 86. Country of origin: Sweden, built in Australia.

-- Last edit: 2014-08-14 09:15:59

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