Heres the British Army using them as tank transporters.
That must have been some sight seeing all of those Antars parked up in the service area.
There is another article on page 144 for anyone intrested.
Click on pages twice to read.
Heres a bit more about the history.
pete smith:
pv83:
DEANB:
pv83:
“I reckon you have Scammell wall paper and Scammell sheets on your bed chap !”Makes a change from the usual Merc sheets Dean, don’t tell Pete Smith though, he might get jealous about it…
Nothing wrong with that chap i have F88 ones !
Always suspected that…
PV,
Don’t start or the pics of the guttering and Dave’s extractor will be put on here!
By gum Pete, did you really had to mention that…
Cant make the name out on the Scania bulker ■■
Hi Dean the Scania looks like one of Tony Hiltons think
he ran out of Nursling Southampton
Mighty Antar and some engine that was/is, the aero engine connection can be heard here youtube.com/watch?v=CFYQidA1uCU
also MOL conversion of Belgian military one for Sarens sarensshop.com/en/news/the-mighty-antar.
This one in civvies, an Evelyn Simak pic from the Norfolk Tank Museum with narrower bonnet would be the diesel version.
Oily
oiltreader:
Mighty Antar and some engine that was/is, the aero engine connection can be heard here youtube.com/watch?v=CFYQidA1uCU
also MOL conversion of Belgian military one for Sarens sarensshop.com/en/news/the-mighty-antar.
This one in civvies, an Evelyn Simak pic from the Norfolk Tank Museum with narrower bonnet would be the diesel version.
Oily
Some of the narrow bonnet versions were powered by straight-8 petrol engines operated by the army. If memory serves, they were Hercules motors, capable of around 4 mpg on a good day. When I worked at Ross Services, just off the M50, one of Paul’s favourite sites, we had an army convoy pull in for refuelling. I seem to recall that we got about half of them filled before our Regular tank ran dry!
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Seddon Atkinson 301 tanker. Looks like it says Esso on the trailer but does not look like their colours ■■
Hi Dean
That is a an Esso trailer painted black to distinguish that its on bitumen work
Me driving it…
What the Antar was replaced with…
the maoster:
Me driving it…
Nice joint
robthedog:
the maoster:
Me driving it…Nice joint
I’m a Geordie mate, you can bet your last pound that was a Regal King size 
A little bit of clarity on your AFV pics Dean before we get back to HGV’s, two types of tracked fighting vehicles but only one is a Tank, the Challenger II and the other is the AS90 Self Propelled Artillery Gun which fires a 155mm shell to a range of 30Km depending on the size of Barrel fitted. Good articles on the Antar too. Franky.
the maoster:
What the Antar was replaced with…
Interestingly I think the Commander was the only transporter to ever be fitted with the same engine ( derated CV12 ) as the tanks it was hauling.A more impressive beast than the Antar.I can remember them comparing our Detroit 16v71 with the CV12 when testing at Chobham and they were impressed by the smaller capacity Detroit.Also both using the same Allison trans.
Always wondered if anyone thought of trying to fit the Detroit twin six used in some Shermans in the Diamond T.That would have made it a lot more powerful than the Antar.
pete smith:
Hi Dean,
The Daf looks like one of Star Aluminiums,I seem to think it could be a BRS motor as well, not 100% sure though!
Thanks for the input Pete.
KNS64:
Cant make the name out on the Scania bulker ■■Hi Dean the Scania looks like one of Tony Hiltons think
he ran out of Nursling Southampton
Thanks for the name KNS64. 
oiltreader:
Mighty Antar and some engine that was/is, the aero engine connection can be heard here youtube.com/watch?v=CFYQidA1uCU
also MOL conversion of Belgian military one for Sarens sarensshop.com/en/news/the-mighty-antar.
This one in civvies, an Evelyn Simak pic from the Norfolk Tank Museum with narrower bonnet would be the diesel version.
Oily
Great pic and links Oily.
Retired Old ■■■■:
oiltreader:
Mighty Antar and some engine that was/is, the aero engine connection can be heard here youtube.com/watch?v=CFYQidA1uCU
also MOL conversion of Belgian military one for Sarens sarensshop.com/en/news/the-mighty-antar.
This one in civvies, an Evelyn Simak pic from the Norfolk Tank Museum with narrower bonnet would be the diesel version.
OilySome of the narrow bonnet versions were powered by straight-8 petrol engines operated by the army. If memory serves, they were Hercules motors, capable of around 4 mpg on a good day. When I worked at Ross Services, just off the M50, one of Paul’s favourite sites, we had an army convoy pull in for refuelling. I seem to recall that we got about half of them filled before our Regular tank ran dry!
Classic story “ROF”
robthedog:
Seddon Atkinson 301 tanker. Looks like it says Esso on the trailer but does not look like their colours ■■
Hi Dean
That is a an Esso trailer painted black to distinguish that its on bitumen work
Thanks for the info Rob, never knew that chap.
the maoster:
One of the old Antars I used to drive pictured on our parade square in Sennelager
Thats a cracking pic “the maoster”
Out of intrest how did you rate them ? I imagine they were getting on a bit by the time you drove them.
With regard to you going off road ,i have to say you get 10 out of 10 for load security as it looks like the tank has not moved at all !
I imagine the Scammell Commander’s were luxurious and a big upgrade on the old Antars with 625 bhp.
Click on pages twice.
Frankydobo:
A little bit of clarity on your AFV pics Dean before we get back to HGV’s, two types of tracked fighting vehicles but only one is a Tank, the Challenger II and the other is the AS90 Self Propelled Artillery Gun which fires a 155mm shell to a range of 30Km depending on the size of Barrel fitted. Good articles on the Antar too. Franky.
Thanks for the info “Frankydobo” must admit i dont know anything about tanks chap.
Carryfast:
the maoster:
What the Antar was replaced with…Interestingly I think the Commander was the only transporter to ever be fitted with the same engine ( derated CV12 ) as the tanks it was hauling.A more impressive beast than the Antar.I can remember them comparing our Detroit 16v71 with the CV12 when testing at Chobham and they were impressed by the smaller capacity Detroit.Also both using the same Allison trans.
Always wondered if anyone thought of trying to fit the Detroit twin six used in some Shermans in the Diamond T.That would have made it a lot more powerful than the Antar.
Good info “Carryfast” thanks for the input.
Anyone recognise the Volvo ■■?
Paul Mathew DAF.
Wincanton DAF.
Readymix Iveco.
Frigoscandia Volvo.
A.L. International Scania.
Redburn Transfer Volvo.
David Taylor Garages Mercedes.
PD Logisitcs Mercedes.
John Pearce DAF.
Some odds and sods.
Click on pages twice.
Morocco 1970.
Hales Cakes 1974. Posted an article about these back on page 128.
Click on pages twice.
Pennine Way 1971.
