autofantasia's photos with the keyword: classictruck

Another Transporter for you, this time in the shape of a pick-up. Can't be sure of the exact year for this one as the DVLA no longer recognise the plate. However, the fact that it has a front bumper with an integral step suggests it's an early one ... most likely from the Sixties.

Another from the Fifties, but this time on a much larger scale!

The A70 Hereford apparently replaced the Hampshire in 1950 and was wider and slightly longer with an extra 3 inches in the wheelbase. This one must have been the subject of a complete restoration at some point because this lovely old truck was immaculate. Very, very nice indeed! This is image 2 of 2.

The A70 Hereford apparently replaced the Hampshire in 1950 and was wider and slightly longer with an extra 3 inches in the wheelbase. This one must have been the subject of a complete restoration at some point because this lovely old truck was immaculate. Very, very nice indeed! This is image 1 of 2.

Detail shot on the front end of that lovely little Mini pick-up.

Yes, another Mini, but this one's slightly different being a pick-up version. Would have loved to get a cleaner shot of this,but in the end I had to make do with this one.

Not quite what you exect to come across at a classic car show. The popular name given to the Volvo TP21 by its users was Sugga, that translates from Swedish to “sow” in English. You can read more about one in particular by following the link below: totalcarmagazine.com/classicandbeloved/2013/06/23/volvo_tp21_sugga_1956

Couple of details shots I took with my little Olympus of that beautiful VW truck from earlier.

Couple of details shots I took with my little Olympus of that beautiful VW truck from earlier.

Detail shot of the front end of that stunning split screen crewcab ... ain't she sweet!

This is one of the cleanest and most striking split screen pick-up trucks I've come across ... simply stunning!

This truck was bought in August 2007 from a Mr M Eberle of Montana, where it had been stored in his barn for a number of years. Since then though it has undergone a full nut and bolt restoration by the new owner who took great pleasure in returning her back to her original state. Sadly, I don't know their name, but if anyone out there does then please let me know so I can give him (or her) the credit they deserve!

And here's that 'little' truck once again, this time shaping up to his big brothers. Forget Thomas the Tank engine, there's a new kid on the block ... Morris the pick-up truck!

What's that? You love the POV on this shot and wonder how it was achieved? What can I say except I'm just very, very tall ... honest!

There must be something about this old truck that appeals to me because despite rarely shooting anything this big, I always seem to take a snap of this one whenever I see it!

The Marina van and pick-up were introduced in 1972, ending the production of Morris Minor and Austin A60 derived goods vehicles. Launched in both Austin and Morris versions, the badging soon became Austin-Morris. With the launch of the Marina 2, the goods versions were revised and renamed Morris 440 (for 7cwt) or Morris 575 (for 10cwt), this being an example of the latter. Source: www.simoncars.co.uk/morriscv/marinacv.html

These rare vehicles are not widely known, and reportedly came about as a result of a letter written by a farming couple and sent to the Ford Motor Company of Australia. The letter was a request that Ford manufacture a truck that could be used for their light duty farm work, but which would also be comfortable enough for family outings and general errands. Then engineer, Lewis Bandt, set to work on the request by playing with a few sketches. He chose the front half of a sedan, curved off the rear, and mated it to a small pickup truck type bed. The final design was then approved, only for Ford Australia of course, and so in 1934 the production line began manufacturing the Ford Ute -- Ute, being the nickname for a utility vehicle ... a trend that continues to this day!

Here's another that brought back memories of days gone by as a Minor pick-up was my first 'project' car.