Leyland Marathon

3 for the price of one

Must be something about Marathon trios…

Bewick:

Just wondering what’s the connection here with the ‘Marathon’ :confused:

lemonmouth:

Bewick:

Just wondering what’s the connection here with the ‘Marathon’ :confused:

If that’s a marathon that guy has a 8 pot gardner

Same axle and gearbox,and same name on the front,all the same “crap” though !!

Must be something about Marathon trios…

4 this time gb1 plus a Volvo & DAF
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THe Marathon was a Buffalo on steroids or something

The Marathon was AEC designed , with their hands tied firmly behind their backs and still wasnt that bad compared with the money thrown at the Buffallo.

I drove a V reg Marathon for TNT for several years & thoroughly enjoyed it.

BB

Basilbrush:
I drove a V reg Marathon for TNT for several years & thoroughly enjoyed it.

BB

I had an “R” plate with the TL12 and 9-speed Fuller and it was a great motor - when the brakes were sorted.

It looked like the GPO loved them
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i’ve searched high & low for a bt marathon,cheers stanfield.

Here’s a better shot for you GAZ
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One my Grandad drove and had brand new in 1977 DLG 370S a ■■■■■■■ 250, that i spent most of my spare time tramming around the uk in, in school holidays.

gunnerheskey:
One my Grandad drove and had brand new in 1977 DLG 370S a ■■■■■■■ 250, that i spent most of my spare time tramming around the uk in, in school holidays.

A 65ft long Parker Plant, stone dryer, just about to depart to sheerness docks

Nice old Brs Marathon

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Stanfield:
Here’s a better shot for you GAZ
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Nice picture Stanfield :smiley: , I remember going past Arlington motors in Brentfield road Neasden two or three times a week in the 80’s, always had a look in there to see anything new :wink:
Just look at it now though …Sign of the times Eh :unamused: