i know a lot of people on here dont look/contribute to the oldtimers forum, but i found this photo from oiltreader, thought it may stir up some interest on this forum…
oiltreader:
No indication whatsoever on the cab of this motor as to what it might be, driver enjoying a bit of shuteye so I did not disturb him, uk reg, lhd, any ideas
oily
Renault is the favourite as its got Volvo diesel tank
I think what has been learnt from recent months is;
If you see a new truck wearing disguise panels parked up, not only photograph the truck, try and photograph the tax disc as well (it’ll have the manufacturer written on it)
as iv said before on this forum… the new magnum and the new volvo will be basically the same… i know this because i know someone really high up in volvo and he let me in on the secret. and this kinda proves it…
That photo was in a copy of Commercial Motor at Keystone in Hemel Hempstead. Its the new Premium and Magnum. Apparently they are going down the same route as Mercedes and having one truck with more bodystyles to cut down on parts requirements. Which will be nice, because spending 12+ hours a day in a Renault Premium 6x2 Sleeper, I am struggling to figure out what is so premium about em.
passed it a few time running out of wales, wondered what it was , not a great looker at the moment ! ironic really ,the volvo FH has had a revamp & boxed it’s cab & got rid of the raked windscreen where as
the magnum is as it stands an iconic truck , big square cab & lots of room now looks as if it’s gained a raked windscreen
acceptme:
as iv said before on this forum… the new magnum and the new volvo will be basically the same… i know this because i know someone really high up in volvo and he let me in on the secret. and this kinda proves it…
Its not a secret we’ve known for ages were going to share the same cab shell.