1957 Thames Trader 55 truck; Ford Motor Company; 1957; 2015.131
1957 Thames Trader 55 truck
About this object
Year: 1957
Make: Thames Trader
Model: 55
Serial No: 508E1560
Engine Make: Ford
Engine Type: Overhead Valve 6
In3: 5.9L
GVW: 9,117kgs
This truck was bought new from Robb's Garage in November 1957 by Teviot Transport. Wayne Withington carted wool with it for Teviot Transport. Bill Richardson bought it from Teviot Transport in April 1989. It was restored in 1992.
Manufacturer
Date Made1957
Place Made Subject and Association Keywords Named CollectionBill Richardson Transport World
Credit LineFrom the collection of Bill Richardson Transport World
Object TypeTransport, motor vehicle, truck
Object number2015.131
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