These thanks to Len Rogers.
Oily
One I used to drive:
HB Holt & Sons
I wonder if red chassis had a practical origin in that it’s easier to spot oil leaks or cracks than on a black chassis but still looks OK if it’s a bit grimy.
One of the nicest looking lorries I’ve ever seen.
Caffeine:
I wonder if red chassis had a practical origin in that it’s easier to spot oil leaks or cracks than on a black chassis but still looks OK if it’s a bit grimy.
I remember years ago Red Lead anti corrosive primer was used on chassis and wheels and the easiest cover/finish coat was red.
Oily
I don’t really think Red was chosen for any particular properties and although there are already many images of Green and Red liveries on here we could likely fill as many pages with vehicles with Black chassis, wings and wheels especially from the 40’s/50’s period. Black paint will go with almost any other colour range from light hues, Cream, Yellow even White to darker colours such as Maroon, Blue, Green etc. Fortunately not every company stuck to traditional colours and we have seen some different but compatible liveries from the past also. Not too sure about some of today’s garish colours, I even saw a Pink four wheeler one day probably done for some reason but it looked awful and although some like the mural covered chromed up blingy show trucks they don’t do anything for me and I think a nice traditional hand signwritten job takes some beating. Franky.