The Belgian company, L Van Gaever of Antwerpen / Anvers has cropped up many times on the more historical Continental threads on this forum. More recently this company’s trailers were the subject of debate on the trailer threads; and our friend in Belgium, Eric (Tip-top) made valuable contributions including pictures, some of which I reproduce below. The company had close links with Britain through its relationship with CRTS /Ackworth in the '60s & '70s.
I’ve started this thread because it struck me that this company operated a really interesting mix of lorries and trailer; made variously in Sweden, Germany, Britain, France, Holland and elsewhere. They were a truly international bunch in their day.
On the Continent their lorries made long international trips but there was also a good deal of cross-Channel unaccompanied trailer movement, resulting in some marvellous mixes of units and trailers for the onward journeys at either end.
To kick the thread off, here is a selection of L Van Gaever pictures from various threads to present a flavour of what they ran. Enjoy!
MANs
Scania-Vabis
Scammell
Krupp
