Scammell Samson 8x4
Scammell Samson 8x4 Motive Unit with fifth wheel coupling which allows an imposed load of 27 tons. Plated G.C.W 75 tons. Engine G.M. Detroit 8V-71 9.3 litre two stroke diesel. Fuller R.T.O. 915 Road Ranger 15-speed gearbox. Tandem drive hub-reduction bogie. Pressed steel fixed forward control cab.
Pickfords fleet number M7052, registration EYF886J.
1970 Commercial Motor Show, Earls Court. (Peter Esposito via Chris Stanley)