ERF ec the last proper ERF

I always thought both the E series and EC were fine trucks…robust,easy to maintain,economical and good performers, and most of all, very easy to keep on the road. It’s a shame production in the UK ceased…I remember at the time hoping someone like JCB would take it over and make both the brand & the product stronger. Was the ECX not an improvement on the EC? I know they had a few teething problems but having recently driven a few well worked ECX’s, they are still a fine truck.

Funny enough, I still think there is a niche market for a modern truck range like the ERF EC/ECX in todays market.