Rather fine Dutch example here. Robert
Hiya Robert,
There was a transconti in the v.d. Vlist fleet as well, although I’m not sure I think it was equiped with the 375 engine and the 13 speed fuller box.
Cheers, Patrick
The 3.5m wheelbase really suited the Transcontinental
Riverstick:
robert1952:
On another tack; to what extent does the LHD Transcon count as a British lorry? Were all LHD Transcons built in Holland? Ideas and views, please… RobertHi Robert,
The last 500 or so were built in the Foden factory…both LHD & RHD…supposed to have been the best built Transcontinentals by all accounts
Hello Riverstick and Robert
To confirm both LHD & RHD were built at the Foden factory , the book Ford Transcontinental at work has pictures of LHD transconts at the Foden factory in it and the latest Classic truck mag. has an article on the transcont showing pics of LHD drive versions at the Foden factory. It is an interesting read. Hopes this helps.
Tony.
Thanks to PV83, Riverstick and Tonytranscont for your input. Robert 
Posted by Cartran on the MAT thread:
Love the cab flags in that mat transconti!
Smart truck.
This rather splendid French specimen was posted on the Transcon thread this week. Robert
There was some speculation on the other Transcon thread about what spec the Italian Transcon was. According to Commercial Motor 4th March 1977, it was as follows:
'FORD intends to increase its share of the commercial vehicle market as number one importer in Italy with the introduction of new Transcontinental truck and artic models — the most powerful it has yet produced in Europe.
The new models, designated H, HA and HT 4235, are fitted with 352bhp (DIN) ■■■■■■■ diesels, and can operate at gross combination weights of up to 44 tonnes.
Under Italian regulations, introduced in June last year, two-axle trucks have a maximum gross weight of 18 tonnes, and four-axle artic combinations are limited to 2.4 times this gvw, that is 43.2 tonnes.
Three-axle trucks and artics have a maximum gvw of 24 tonnes, and five-axle combinations are limited to 44 tonnes gross.
Additionally, from June this year, all gross train weights will be subjected to a new 8 bhp/tonne requirement. Existing 4234 models meet the gross train requirements as regards transmission and drive line, but will be limited to 42.5 tonnes gross by the horsepower restraint. To meet the horsepower requirements, the output of the ■■■■■■■ "NTC 355 engine has been increased to 263kW (352bhp) (DIN) by recalibration of the fuel injection sysyem.
Maximum horsepower 263kW (DIN) is produced at 2,100 rpm and maximum torque (1,340Nm (988 lb ft)) is produced at 1,400 rpm.
The model line up includes truck and artic models.
The 3.5 metre (138in) wheelbase 4 x 2 HA4235 artic is plated at 18 tonnes, with individual axle plated weights of 7 and 12 tonnes. This model together with the 3.94 and 4.50 metre (155 and 177in) wheelbase 4 x 2 H4235 truck models are limited to 43.2 tonnes train weight.’
harryvr6:
Hi Robert, great info again,Viva espana!!
Harry,
Think its french ? Still a fine photo though !
…and in London!
BTW it was Harryv6 who provided the black French job, I just re-posted it. Robert
harryvr6:
Hi Robert, great info again,Viva espana!!
that looks very much like commercial st outside spitalfields market to me.nice pic harry
A Belgian example in the Port of Antwerp 1983.
robert1952:
0There was some speculation on the other Transcon thread about what spec the Italian Transcon was. According to Commercial Motor 4th March 1977, it was as follows:
'FORD intends to increase its share of the commercial vehicle market as number one importer in Italy with the introduction of new Transcontinental truck and artic models — the most powerful it has yet produced in Europe.
The new models, designated H, HA and HT 4235, are fitted with 352bhp (DIN) ■■■■■■■ diesels, and can operate at gross combination weights of up to 44 tonnes.
Under Italian regulations, introduced in June last year, two-axle trucks have a maximum gross weight of 18 tonnes, and four-axle artic combinations are limited to 2.4 times this gvw, that is 43.2 tonnes.
Three-axle trucks and artics have a maximum gvw of 24 tonnes, and five-axle combinations are limited to 44 tonnes gross.
Additionally, from June this year, all gross train weights will be subjected to a new 8 bhp/tonne requirement. Existing 4234 models meet the gross train requirements as regards transmission and drive line, but will be limited to 42.5 tonnes gross by the horsepower restraint. To meet the horsepower requirements, the output of the ■■■■■■■ "NTC 355 engine has been increased to 263kW (352bhp) (DIN) by recalibration of the fuel injection sysyem.Maximum horsepower 263kW (DIN) is produced at 2,100 rpm and maximum torque (1,340Nm (988 lb ft)) is produced at 1,400 rpm.
The model line up includes truck and artic models.The 3.5 metre (138in) wheelbase 4 x 2 HA4235 artic is plated at 18 tonnes, with individual axle plated weights of 7 and 12 tonnes. This model together with the 3.94 and 4.50 metre (155 and 177in) wheelbase 4 x 2 H4235 truck models are limited to 43.2 tonnes train weight.’
Thanks Robert for the info,now I can sleep again, in our transportmagazine they were wondering about the 352hp with the old NTC 340. But as you shows here they gave it at turn on the fuel system.
As Daf did the 2800 DKS 320 became DKSI with 352 and Berliet with it’s V8 from 350 to 356, but had the capacity 14/15 liters engine.
Volvo did the same a turn on the 89 called TD 120B, or F12 TD120D for the 352hp.
There was even a Scania 112 with 352hp, for who didn’t want to buy a V8.
Italian tried to close the barriere for imports, as it had opened it because of Europ legislations then.
They had given their own Fiat at turn from 330 to 352, but with the capacity of 17 liters.
But couldn’t stop, because of the big sells as you see the import figures even for the short while the 89 sold well. With it’s
odious headlamps in the bumper, which was often added with the normals to.
Even Pegaso joined the race for 352.
Would be a nice treatment the Italian 1977 legislation, something for our treatmaster Robert
Eric,
tiptop495:
robert1952:
0There was some speculation on the other Transcon thread about what spec the Italian Transcon was. According to Commercial Motor 4th March 1977, it was as follows:
'FORD intends to increase its share of the commercial vehicle market as number one importer in Italy with the introduction of new Transcontinental truck and artic models — the most powerful it has yet produced in Europe.
The new models, designated H, HA and HT 4235, are fitted with 352bhp (DIN) ■■■■■■■ diesels, and can operate at gross combination weights of up to 44 tonnes.
Under Italian regulations, introduced in June last year, two-axle trucks have a maximum gross weight of 18 tonnes, and four-axle artic combinations are limited to 2.4 times this gvw, that is 43.2 tonnes.
Three-axle trucks and artics have a maximum gvw of 24 tonnes, and five-axle combinations are limited to 44 tonnes gross.
Additionally, from June this year, all gross train weights will be subjected to a new 8 bhp/tonne requirement. Existing 4234 models meet the gross train requirements as regards transmission and drive line, but will be limited to 42.5 tonnes gross by the horsepower restraint. To meet the horsepower requirements, the output of the ■■■■■■■ "NTC 355 engine has been increased to 263kW (352bhp) (DIN) by recalibration of the fuel injection sysyem.Maximum horsepower 263kW (DIN) is produced at 2,100 rpm and maximum torque (1,340Nm (988 lb ft)) is produced at 1,400 rpm.
The model line up includes truck and artic models.The 3.5 metre (138in) wheelbase 4 x 2 HA4235 artic is plated at 18 tonnes, with individual axle plated weights of 7 and 12 tonnes. This model together with the 3.94 and 4.50 metre (155 and 177in) wheelbase 4 x 2 H4235 truck models are limited to 43.2 tonnes train weight.’
Thanks Robert for the info,now I can sleep again,
As Daf did the 2800 DKS 320 became DKSI with 352 and Berliet with it’s V8 from 350 to 356, but had the capacity 14/15 liters engine.
Volvo did the same a turn on the 89 called TD 120B, or F12 TD120D for the 352hp.
There was even a Scania 112 with 352hp, for who didn’t want to buy a V8.
Italian tried to close the barriere for imports, as it had opened it because of Europ legislations then.
They had given their own Fiat at turn from 330 to 352, but with the capacity of 17 liters.
But couldn’t stop, because of the big sells as you see the import figures even for the short while the 89 sold well. With it’s
odious headlamps in the bumper, which was often added with the normals to.
Even Pegaso joined the race for 352.
Would be a nice treatment the Italian 1977 legislation, something for our treatmaster RobertEric,
Cheers Eric! And you’ve provided some very interesting information in your little list yourself! Robert