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Vans & Light Goods Vehicles
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Another Corgi Trackside model, this time the ubiquitous Bedford HA Van. Wing mirrors have
been added (note, the earlier style), again with windscreen wipers representing a
Huddersfield-registered example from 1977.
A Beacon Models whitemetal kit of a Morris Marina van, finished in BR livery.
This pair of Oxford Diecast vehicles (Morris J4 van & Ford Escort mk1) have been customised
with people, wing mirrors, wipers & tax discs, numberplates and a couple of coats of matt varnish.
Spot the difference. Another classic vehicle for the 1970s are these Mk1 Ford Transit vans
by Oxford die-cast. Wing mirrors and flush glazing have been added to enhance the basic model,
with the nearest one being a fully driveable radio control version.
The new radio controlled Ford Transit is shown again, complete with paperwork on the front
seat and on the dashboard.
A Corgi Trackside British Rail Mark 1 Ford Transit Van with additional windscreen wipers,
wing mirrors and registration numbers representing a Leeds-registered vehicle from 1979.
Ford Transit mark 1 chassis cabs, converted from the Oxford models AA recovery trucks.
No wing mirrors fitted at delivery stage, something to add when the body is fitted.
This pair of yellow vans are regular to the area, the GPO hi-roof Commer van is an unknown
whitemetal kit acquired several years ago. The burger van is a Dinky models diecast,
detailed and finished by Sara Harvey.
A Leyland FG crewbus finished in British Rail yellow. Adapted from the Base Toys model, it
has been motorised with two channel radio control, and proved a popular attraction as it
bumbled along the dock road and onto the dockside - expertly driven by Craig.
The alternate shell for the radio-control Leyland crewbus has also been completed, and will
allow it to appear in sequences back to 1966.
Austin dropside commercial originates from the Basetoys range, reglazed and fitted with a driver.
This VW T2 has recently been finished, with added flush glazing at the sides and back,
wing mirrors, and a slightly modified paint scheme. This Oxford die-cast model
captures the proportions of this iconic 1970s vehicle well.
A Carama model VW pick-up at Shenston Road.
Oxford Diecast have released a model of a J4 van, which were badged with either BMC,
Austin and Morris during their production throughout the 1960s and into the early 1970s.
The door has been ground out with a disc cutter, ready for a sliding door to be
positioned open. The trailer tent is modified from the JB Models plastic kit.
SDE 456H - a BMC baged J4, was supplied new in 1970 from Fred Rees Garage in Haverfordwest,
fitted with a B series 1622cc petrol engine, sporting an all-over red paint job and
often being mistaken for a postal van. Before its 2nd
birthday, it had acquired a new tangerine and tourqoise livery, with the exception of
the doors which remained red. It was often to be seen towing a trailer tent on holiday
excursions as seen above in 1972. Yours truly is seen standing by the van 10 years from new.
Showing progress at the garage after painting the brickwork, constructing petrol pumps,
and fitting signage. The J4 van is almost finished showing it in its early '70s guise,
without the red oxide patch paint on the front end!
1970 registered BMC J4 van.
Under the arched roof in Wibdenshaw station this ex-Matchbox diecast ice cream van makes for
a good representation of a Royal Mail van in the shaddows.
