If you check page 162 i posted a large brochure on the F10 & F12.
A much smaller brochure.
Click on pages twice to view and read.
Spec sheet.
Adverts.
Thornycroft Antar.
Asphaltic ERF.
Clayton Maggie.
Anyone recognise the ERF ■■ Name on door not very clear possibly Alderfield or something similar ■■?
Toleman Group Volvo F86.
John Marshall ERF bulker.
Ryvita Seddon Atkinson from Poole.
Poole Trucking DAF.
Anyone recognise the Scania 141 ■■?
New Transcon at the Royal Bath Show.
Houghtons DAF in Southampton. Anyone know where they were from ■■
Commodore Shipping Mercedes.
Think its Brain Haulage Scania.
Alan Firmin ERF seen here going through the The New Forest.
LPG Transport Volvo F7 tanker.
Maurice Hill Seddon Atkinson.
DART ERF.
ETS Transport Seddon Atkinson. Anyone know anything about them ■■
“240Gardner” Chris are you paying attention chap ! 
Thomas Allen ERF tanker.
GLS Routeman tanker. What does GLS stand for Mr Webb ■■ 
Hi Dean, I am pleased to see the Commodore Shipping Mercedes lorry on your last posting.
In the late 1970s, several Robert Baillie drivers went to Commodore Shipping, including one
of the Transport Managers based at Horndean, a gentleman by the name of Bert Blaskett (RIP).
Regards, Ray.
Hi Dean.
Aye I remember GLS from Whetstone Nth London well but can’t remember what GLS stood for.Their tanks had a signpost logo ont back. 
Chris Webb:
Hi Dean.
Aye I remember GLS from Whetstone Nth London well but can’t remember what GLS stood for.Their tanks had a signpost logo ont back.
Hi Chris Webb i remember GLS from Whestone North London there yard was based on the high road i often used to go past it and look in at the trucks in the yard and a small workshop which was at the top for repairing the motors sadley all gone now office block built in its place with car park
The blue Scania is Steve Mathew.
Cliff luxton:
The blue Scania is Steve Mathew.
Yes bang on there Mr Luxton Steve Mathews did a lot of work on Vincent Cottell he did groupage out for them to France then multi wine collections for the return load, he always had a good selection of fine wines which he said he was given but not sure on that, in later years he drove for us at DIT. Last time I saw Steve was in a garage in Southampton filling up a hearse and he said it was the best transport job he ever had, and no reloads to find either, lived near Hursley and did a bit of part time game keeping so we were often offered venison, we used to tell the kids it was beef, cheers Buzzer.
DEANB:
ETS Transport Seddon Atkinson. Anyone know anything about them ■■“240Gardner” Chris are you paying attention chap !
Thomas Allen ERF tanker.
Yes I am thank you!! Less frequent attendee just lately, because of work…
I don’t know who ETS were, but the motor is unusual: a 300 Series 4-wheeler, presumably built as a drawbar chassis.
On the recent F10s you posted:
David & Alice Haworth were working farmers who also operated a small but immaculate haulage fleet from their farm in Heskin, near Chorley.
When I first knew them in the mid-80s, they had three gleaming F12s, painted exactly like this one, although the oldest they had in 1986 was on a W reg, and all three were on traction work for Bowker for a period
Meanwhile, the Bowker F10:
this was a member of the International fleet - you can tell by the fact that a) it’s an F10 (U.K. operations had F7s) and b) it had the awful plastic International sheets.
Not that that were heavy, but one driver suggested that they should have black lines on them, and the words, “Sling Here”
At that time, the U.K. and International operations ran distinctly separate operations, with each brother heading one side. International had separate drivers, tractors, trailers, sheets, traffic office, even O licence.
I thoroughly enjoyed my eighteen-and-a-half years with them.
Incidentally, they are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year and, unlike so many who were nationalised and re-entered the business in the 1950s, their history is continuous: although their 85 vehicles were taken over by BRS in September 1949, the company itself continued to trade in warehousing.
There are photos of two specially-liveried FHs on their homepage at bowkertransport.co.uk/
Ray Smyth:
Hi Dean, I am pleased to see the Commodore Shipping Mercedes lorry on your last posting.
In the late 1970s, several Robert Baillie drivers went to Commodore Shipping, including one
of the Transport Managers based at Horndean, a gentleman by the name of Bert Blaskett (RIP).Regards, Ray.
Another name has just come to mind…Dave Youlden RIP, Dave was with Robert Baillie when I started there
early 1970, he was with Percy Powell Transport when they were taken over by Baillies. This Atkinson Borderer
AOR 655J was driven by Dave from when it was new. It looks like it is loaded with Jersey Potatoes. I would like
to see some more input, and hopefully some pictures from the Portsmouth area. I believe Dave remained with
Commodore Shipping for a long time.
Regards, Ray.
I always thought those earlier F10s/F12s were nicer to drive than the later ones - I preferred the gear pattern for a start! Robert
ERF-NGC-European:
I always thought those earlier F10s/F12s were nicer to drive than the later ones - I preferred the gear pattern for a start! Robert
I never got used to "top " being forward rather than pulling the lever back towards your left leg,still be nice to actually have a gear lever now instead of a button 
eurotrans:
I never got used to "top " being forward rather than pulling the lever back towards your left leg,still be nice to actually have a gear lever now instead of a button
Which at least Volvo have twigged with the I-Shift, compared with MAN and DAF who just have the rotary switch, like Jaguar Land Rover do. My BMW has something vaguely reminiscent of a gear lever!
Ray Smyth:
Hi Dean, I am pleased to see the Commodore Shipping Mercedes lorry on your last posting.
In the late 1970s, several Robert Baillie drivers went to Commodore Shipping, including one
of the Transport Managers based at Horndean, a gentleman by the name of Bert Blaskett (RIP).Regards, Ray.
Are they still going Ray ? Used to see them around Portsmouth docks.
ArcDaz:
Chris Webb:
Hi Dean.
Aye I remember GLS from Whetstone Nth London well but can’t remember what GLS stood for.Their tanks had a signpost logo ont back.Hi Chris Webb i remember GLS from Whestone North London there yard was based on the high road i often used to go past it and look in at the trucks in the yard and a small workshop which was at the top for repairing the motors sadley all gone now office block built in its place with car park
Thanks for your comments Chris and Daz.
Buzzer:
Cliff luxton:
The blue Scania is Steve Mathew.Yes bang on there Mr Luxton Steve Mathews did a lot of work on Vincent Cottell he did groupage out for them to France then multi wine collections for the return load, he always had a good selection of fine wines which he said he was given but not sure on that, in later years he drove for us at DIT. Last time I saw Steve was in a garage in Southampton filling up a hearse and he said it was the best transport job he ever had, and no reloads to find either, lived near Hursley and did a bit of part time game keeping so we were often offered venison, we used to tell the kids it was beef, cheers Buzzer.
Thanks Cliff & Buzzer for the info.
smallcoal:
Morning dean ,a couple of mansell pics
Great pics John,thanks for posting.
240 Gardner:
DEANB:
ETS Transport Seddon Atkinson. Anyone know anything about them ■■“240Gardner” Chris are you paying attention chap !
Thomas Allen ERF tanker.
Yes I am thank you!! Less frequent attendee just lately, because of work…
I don’t know who ETS were, but the motor is unusual: a 300 Series 4-wheeler, presumably built as a drawbar chassis.
On the recent F10s you posted:
David & Alice Haworth were working farmers who also operated a small but immaculate haulage fleet from their farm in Heskin, near Chorley.
When I first knew them in the mid-80s, they had three gleaming F12s, painted exactly like this one, although the oldest they had in 1986 was on a W reg, and all three were on traction work for Bowker for a period
Meanwhile, the Bowker F10:
this was a member of the International fleet - you can tell by the fact that a) it’s an F10 (U.K. operations had F7s) and b) it had the awful plastic International sheets.
Not that that were heavy, but one driver suggested that they should have black lines on them, and the words, “Sling Here”
At that time, the U.K. and International operations ran distinctly separate operations, with each brother heading one side. International had separate drivers, tractors, trailers, sheets, traffic office, even O licence.
I thoroughly enjoyed my eighteen-and-a-half years with them.
Incidentally, they are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year and, unlike so many who were nationalised and re-entered the business in the 1950s, their history is continuous: although their 85 vehicles were taken over by BRS in September 1949, the company itself continued to trade in warehousing.
There are photos of two specially-liveried FHs on their homepage at bowkertransport.co.uk/
Thanks for the information about Bowkers Chris,very good.
Ray Smyth:
Another name has just come to mind…Dave Youlden RIP, Dave was with Robert Baillie when I started there
early 1970, he was with Percy Powell Transport when they were taken over by Baillies. This Atkinson Borderer
AOR 655J was driven by Dave from when it was new. It looks like it is loaded with Jersey Potatoes. I would like
to see some more input, and hopefully some pictures from the Portsmouth area. I believe Dave remained with
Commodore Shipping for a long time.
Regards, Ray.
Thanks for the comments and the pic Ray.
eurotrans:
"ERF-NGC-European"I always thought those earlier F10s/F12s were nicer to drive than the later ones - I preferred the gear pattern for a start! Robert.
I never got used to "top " being forward rather than pulling the lever back towards your left leg,still be nice to actually have a gear lever now instead of a button
Thanks for your comments Robert and “eurotrans”
240 Gardner:
“eurotrans” I never got used to "top " being forward rather than pulling the lever back towards your left leg,still be nice to actually have a gear lever now instead of a buttonWhich at least Volvo have twigged with the I-Shift, compared with MAN and DAF who just have the rotary switch, like Jaguar Land Rover do. My BMW has something vaguely reminiscent of a gear lever!
Some of those early MAN auto’s were evil things to drive. I cant stand autos personally. 
Anyone recognise the MAN ■■
Says Commercial Body Repairs on the Scania. Dont know if thats the company name or just the work they do ■■
Walon DAF transporter.
Earl Transport Renault.
Lash International Mercedes.
Ashfield European dutch registered Iveco.
Sensible Transport Mercedes.
Stiller MAN tanker.
Owen Lewis & Son from Wales.
One for “smallcoal” Mansel Davies Volvo.
J.Pike Constructor from Salisbury.
Pitter Maggie from Southampton.
Dave Atley Plant DAF tipper.
Westbrick ERF with a shed behind.
Swains of Stretton Scanias.
W.H.Geer Foden from Parkstone,Poole.
Nuttall DAF
Anyone recognise the Volvo F86 ■■
Boston Roadways Marathon.
Edwards of Hull Seddon Atkinson.
Hi Dean
The Houghtons DAF were from Corhampton Hants just north of Portsmouth
Cheers
Rich
Hi Dean. Well my heart missed a beat when I saw the yellow F86. But alas, not the one I am looking for. Wrong shade of yellow, and S reg on the plate. If you look at page 313, you will see Marsh’s F86 pulling a low loader with a S reg HY-MAC. That’s the shade of yellow with black wings and chassis. It used to run up and down that stretch of road often, as did the day cab F88, GBE 111N.
Great photos as usual, thanks to you and Paul.
Regards Paul