PAUL GEE's PHOTO COLLECTION (Part 1)

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How about this one Paul ■■?

W & J Riding Atkinson Borderer Reg No XTF 870L Fleet No 29 ‘Masterfull’ was registered new to Riding’s on the 29th of March 1973 at a cost of £5,322.48p plus vat.
Based at Teesside depot it is seen above in its original role on contract to ICI Ltd plastics division at Wilton works.
This was one of six tractor units fitted with the Gardner 180 engine and plated at 32 tons GVW.
After eight years service XTF 870L was eventually sold on to a Mr J McGarrie of New Longton Preston for £1,000 plus vat on the 28th of September 1981.