I think it may have been the F reg I used to see then, working for someone from the Forest of Dean mostly pulling for AA Griggs out of Cwmbran.
Yep would have been the F reg. It was at the scania dealer near Ross for a while. That was a few years ago now
What trucks are you running now 
if any 
ellies dad:
yes its sti;; on the road i have seen pics of it too but they are copyrighted…so i wont copy and paste em.
Here’s the photo’s Elliesdad mentioned of Caffery’s 143… I don’t think it’s the Dobson Scania, as Caffrey’s is a 450 and 1996 reg
It’s possible that Caffrey’s have another 143 in the stable 
While we’re on the subject has anyone seen the restored 143-500 in November Truck &Driver.Its an absolute stunner done by Ashley Pearce.
thats a cracking motor 
That truck is the cats knackers !!! . I love it !. RS Turbo Recaros in a Scania, nice touch 
. The H-plate 143 with it in one of the pics looks the business too. Thanks for sharing.
Dids:
That truck is the cats knackers !!!
You’ve just soiled your Ys , haven’t you Dids !!! 
Andy smg:
Dids:
That truck is the cats knackers !!!You’ve just soiled your Ys , haven’t you Dids !!!
I’m not gonna lie. There was a stirring deep within !
do believe the h plate is ex shippy !! use to be on portbridge many moons ago !! use to be driven by scooby who has sadly passed away now !! but 99% certain it was bought new by them !! it was a crackin motor then too !!
100% correct chappers. i’ve got photos of it in portbridge colours before we had it
That is a real nice motor, very tasteful & not a frilly curtain in sight
I was lucky enough to own a V8 143 & I have to say it’s the best lorry I’ve ever had, I would have another one tomorrow if I could. 
I SAW IT LAST YEAR AT A VINTAGE SHOW IN LUSK IN NORTH CO DUBLIN
STILL THE SAME THEN BAR THE NAME GONE OF IT
DO USE STLL HAVE TRUCKS TOM
If that was a 450 it would be my Perfect truck!!!
Why a 450 over a 500? Were the 500s unreliable?
robv8:
Why a 450 over a 500? Were the 500s unreliable?
Not to my knowledge… But the 450’s were the last of the non electronic contolled units, so could be tweaked sans laptop etc.
I had L99 RHW, a Westfields of Truro V8 Topline 450, and the guys there (Who know a thing or two about Scania’s), all prefered the 450’s.
Mind u a 143-500 aint a bad motor by any means!!!
Living in Holyhead as a kid, 99% of the paddys ran 450’s, but i bet they were at 500bhp+
Gaz:
robv8:
Why a 450 over a 500? Were the 500s unreliable?Not to my knowledge… But the 450’s were the last of the non electronic contolled units, so could be tweaked sans laptop etc.
I had L99 RHW, a Westfields of Truro V8 Topline 450, and the guys there (Who know a thing or two about Scania’s), all prefered the 450’s.
Mind u a 143-500 aint a bad motor by any means!!!
Living in Holyhead as a kid, 99% of the paddys ran 450’s, but i bet they were at 500bhp+
A bit like Rawcliffe’s Scanias…
robv8:
Gaz:
robv8:
Why a 450 over a 500? Were the 500s unreliable?Not to my knowledge… But the 450’s were the last of the non electronic contolled units, so could be tweaked sans laptop etc.
I had L99 RHW, a Westfields of Truro V8 Topline 450, and the guys there (Who know a thing or two about Scania’s), all prefered the 450’s.
Mind u a 143-500 aint a bad motor by any means!!!
Living in Holyhead as a kid, 99% of the paddys ran 450’s, but i bet they were at 500bhp+
A bit like Rawcliffe’s Scanias…
Well erm yes i suppose, Stan Rawcliffe is a very good mate of my dads (And mine for that matter, gave me my first job)
Stan lives just down the road from here.
I also know Brian and John Rawcliffe and a lot of their boys in Ormskirk well. Rawcliffe is one hell of a company if u know them, true proffesionals, they know their game inside out!
Certainly are, got a cracking new OAF TGX on the road, just a shame the last heavy Scania is on its way out. Im currently on their waiting list, much closer than my current job and better money.
robv8:
Certainly are, got a cracking new OAF TGX on the road, just a shame the last heavy Scania is on its way out. Im currently on their waiting list, much closer than my current job and better money.
Give me ur name and i’ll pop a word in!!!