Memories

I took this pic while on holiday in Amelia,Italy.Although it’s a six wheel rigid (with steering rear axle) and the 350hp V8 version,it reminded me of the FIAT 170’s Trans UK used to run in the late 70’s.
I never got to have a 170 myself,but I did have the older 619 model.
I also remember Atkins of Derby ran a few 170’s,there was an LDD in TRUCK magazine.I’ve got it here somewhere…

This strange looking home grown truck was parked in the centre of Perugia.

And a few more to tickle your fancy!

A couple of scans of Marathons.

And a scan of Vebe-Trans from Sweden.

Unloading in Sirone,northern Italy.1992

And a Van Maanen truck in the colours of Gebr.Stroomberg.Nice livery.

Great stuff! love the Marathons, and I remember astbury haulage near cannock ran some of those fiats. Ever took all the nuts off a trilex wheel without slacking them and loosing it with a sledge first? Dont! :laughing: :laughing:

great pics kw like mal i liked the marthon very rarley scene nowadays even on the vintage scene :smiley: