Bedford Lorries, you used to see them everywhere

Sorry, silly old B…, I am, the relatively small operator driven market refered to above, was the Italian market.

Dennis, the problem with the E290s fuel consumption was really down to ■■■■■■■ in their wisdom failing to ensure the “tail off” on the revs above maximum torque did not “■■■■ fuel”. It did, and the engine gained a thirsty reputation. The only manufacturer who tamed this trait, was Berliet with the" maxi-couple design", but even that, driven with enthusiasm, could sink fuel!

And its so easy to say, “let it lug”, but there were operations, and terrain, where this was near impossible. It needed good driver education, particularly being so different to previous ■■■■■■■ products, and they were “meaty” old performers, that could make you quite exuberent!! Im thirsty, (over my rev limit), Cheerio for now.