The SAAB was hanging from the rail bridge in Pottery Lane, Chesterfield. Gordon Lamb’s (Saab dealers) took advantage of it.
Pete.
what’s the story of that SAAB? I’ve seen the picture before, but never knew the story. Did a car transporter hit the bridge?
ezydriver:
what’s the story of that SAAB? I’ve seen the picture before, but never knew the story. Did a car transporter hit the bridge?
Yes, as I said in my previous post the local Saab dealer took advantage of it to advertise the strength of the cars.
Pete.
Is that F88 still working? I haven’t read anything on it for a few years. That’s remarkable if it is.
ezydriver:
Is that F88 still working? I haven’t read anything on it for a few years. That’s remarkable if it is.
Yes still working there was a picture of it on the road the other day that appeared on a Facebook site.
i belive he operates round the stratford upon avon area…
It is moreover one of the first series, with the aluminium grille. Even if ine cannot do much against rust, it certainly has been carefully maintained.
Bob Carmichael’s F88 is 48 years old and the M&G trailer is 52 years old ! I do like the Euro 6 badge,quality. 
The number plate, IIF 537, on the Ford Thames Trader is from Cork, Ireland. Cheers, Ray.
Ray Smyth:
The number plate, IIF 537, on the Ford Thames Trader is from Cork, Ireland. Cheers, Ray.
Could have done with another colour to break it up a bit, bet paddy had a cheap load of red paint 
Buzzer
DEANB:
Bob Carmichael’s F88 is 48 years old and the M&G trailer is 52 years old ! I do like the Euro 6 badge,quality.
100 years combined revenue earning service from a unit and trailer, and it’s still earning. That’s incredible! That’s got to be a strong contender for a world record.
Buzzer:
Ray Smyth:
The number plate, IIF 537, on the Ford Thames Trader is from Cork, Ireland. Cheers, Ray.Could have done with another colour to break it up a bit, bet paddy had a cheap load of red paint
I have just had another look at the Ford Thames Trader, and the red paint appears to be almost orange. Ray.
Buzzer:
Sunny Sunday, Buzzer
Didn’t that Scania have a shower fitted in that? I seem to remember it was stored at LL Warren yard at Wortham outside Diss then ended up at Binns commicals near thrapston. I not really sure but I think that right.
