Double Bottoms in the UK

image.jpgI’m not sure if this qualifies for the double bottom thread or not, but it’s an interesting setup nonetheless.
Borrowed from an Atkinson Vehicles publication that I acquired at the Preston guild sometime in the early 70’s, the photograph illustrates Robert Heaton’s innovative solution to handling abnormal loads. I get the distinct impression however, that this rig may have experienced considerable difficulty in negotiating anything other than billiard table surface conditions.