1959 Albion Reiver LAD cab

1959 Albion Reiver in Forth - Powerhouse for Industry, Documentary, 1968

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

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Author	Message
dsl ◊ 2017-07-12 18:00	LAD?? Long-door so Leyland???
kudos ◊ 2017-07-12 18:12	If so, I believe it'd be a Reiver.
dsl ◊ 2017-07-12 18:54	Correction - according to recent toy car magazine feature, long door means Albion (all LAD versions) or Leyland (some of their LAD models), but can't be Dodge (short door only).
kudos ◊ 2017-07-12 19:36	Thanks again, I hadn't noticed that before! With regard to the Leyland models, it would appear that only the lighter duty Comets and Super Comets had the short doors and more squared-off wheel arches, though don't quote me on that! Both Leyland and Albion used the Reiver name for lorries of this configuration. JCB is needed! -- Last edit: 2017-07-12 19:38:23
Sunbar ◊ 2017-07-13 12:15	The Albion Reiver was renamed Leyland Reiver in September 1972 I believe with the introduction of the G-series cab. Link to "archive.commercialmotor.com" The 'short-door' Leyland Comet LAD cab design was probably due to all the previous design of the forward control Comet's chassis and the engine location well over the front axle; cab over engine not before engine. -- Last edit: 2017-07-13 12:39:35
Sunbar ◊ 2017-07-13 12:38	Slim front bumper so Albion Reiver I believe (not heavier Leyland bumper).
kudos ◊ 2017-07-13 13:56	Thank you, Sunbar.