Scammell

DEANB:

DIG:
I spotted this unit and another less than 10 min drive from home here in West Aus, I worked for Leyland Truck div here in Perth soon after arriving and remember these 2 and I think 2 more being part assembled in the Perth workshops,They were badged Contractors and powered by 335 ■■■■■■■ road ranger g/box and hub reduction Leyland rear end,i believe they went to one of Western Minings haul road operations.

Cheers Dig

Dig, Here she is mate in her prime ! Loos like the same motor if you look at the unusual cab roof !
Not the best quality photo from the 1960s.

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Well done DeanB, the roof was a tropical roof addition it gives an air gap between the original cab and itself which works quite well in a hot climate with no A/C.Looks like a DFD Rhodes sticker on the door.