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◊ 2006-11-18 23:11 |
registration number is WVE060 |
◊ 2006-11-18 23:40 |
It is a Dennis, I think a model 250 from 1934. Excerpt from the DVLA: The vehicle details for WV 6060 are: Date of First Registration 07 08 1934 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 4150CC |
◊ 2019-12-31 21:57 |
250 refers to the pump capacity 250 gall/min not the model, still to be found, although probably based on a 2-ton truck chassis from 1931. -- Last edit: 2019-12-31 22:12:04 |
◊ 2020-01-01 03:43 |
Postcard found online |
◊ 2020-01-01 11:26 |
Yes, also this from a local newspaper in the 1960s Looks quite different (lower) but only in the newspaper, so beginning to suspect the aspect ratio. Could be a G-type chassis? The headlamps have changed perhaps to smaller more modern units, but I think adjusting the aspect ratio does not achieve similar radiator or bonnet proportions. Totally confused now. In the TV series looks a different machine, compared to the old newspaper clipping. Nothing to say the engine still exists, not taxed recently but not SORN? -- Last edit: 2020-01-01 11:56:16 |
◊ 2020-01-02 12:09 |
Radiator width is likely to be the same, the black and white image gives a wider impression; when the plain sides are taken into account the size is similar. Smaller headlights change the overall appearance but I think is the only difference. It appears to be the same chassis as here... Link to "brightonmuseums.org.uk" 60/70 hp 2-Ton Fire Engine, the only other examples I can find being in Australia. https://collection.maas.museum/object/208973 Link to "www.alamy.com" Some early 1930s Dennis fire engine chassis that were smaller than the G-type were commonly based on the 2-ton commercial truck chassis. Fire engine 2 ton 08/11/1929 - Link to "www.surreycc.gov.uk" -- Last edit: 2020-01-02 12:13:26 |