The following pics were given to me by a very nice lady from Auckland who had had a partner who was right into trucks. After they split she ceased the truck enthusiasm and the photos were almost chucked in the bin. Fortunately I was in the right place at the right time. Originally I was not going to post them as the quality isn't great (taken with an Instamatic), but I realised they are real gems.
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F series Mack of Bob Laing Papatoetoe. |
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The caption on the back of this photo says this is Mr America, which is D&K's showpiece.
The two children in the photo are Jason and Tina. |
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Danny Lendich's sleeper equipped Kenworth. Photo taken mid 1977. |
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The back of the photo says Ian Spedding's 3 KWs and Stevie's and Roose Industries Internationals.
This was taken at Ardmore Aerodrome during the filming of a Dunlop Aquajet TV ad.
I remember this ad well, where the trucks simultaneously dumped a huge amount of water in front of a braking car. |
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6 wheeler Scammell Crusader in brand new condition. |
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Ken McLeod's Kenworth. |
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Scott Transport's Kenworth. |
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Early White Road Boss. |
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Nicely painted Kenworth of Alexander Grain. |
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This photo, taken at Feilding, is apparently NZ's first Kenworth C500. |
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Volvo N10. |
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Smart Australian International ACCO 2152A. |
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Freightways Mack for heavy haulage work. |
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Early R series Mack of Green and McCahill. |
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Big ugly Hino of Turners and Growers. |
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Leaders from Australia were quite popular in NZ, while they lasted, usually Caterpillar powered and often with a Spicer transmission. |
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Early K model Kenworth with narrow grille, but not often seen with single headlamps. |
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Roose Industries International 3070. |
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This pic was sent to me by Matt Watson, who follows my blog. It is the 3 axle TK Bedford that his father, Trevor, used to drive for Bennet's Freight. |
1 comment:
I'm glad you changed your mind, Trev. Those photos were definitely worth posting.
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