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Scammell Rigid Six

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The Scammell Rigid Six was a six-wheeled rigid lorry that Scammell introduced in 1929 when it diversified beyond its articulated lorries and looked for new markets with four- and six-wheel rigid designs. The Rigid Six-wheeler found some success and, with its balloon tyres, at last permitted sustained high-speed, long-distance road operation, which earlier solid-tyred lorries could not offer. In 1937 it was joined by the forward control Rigid Eight-wheeler, the first of a long line of Scammell Eights. The Rigid Six and Rigid Eight ranges ran in parallel with the articulated Lightweight range and the Pioneer cross-country tractor.

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Year
1929 1
Connections

Exemplifies

Source The History of Scammell Lorries Limited (The Scammell Register)

Of Make

Source The History of Scammell Lorries Limited (The Scammell Register)
Sources
1. The History of Scammell Lorries Limited (The Scammell Register)
  • Rigid six-wheeler, year
    In 1929, the firm, looking for new markets, had diversified into four- and six- wheel rigids.
  • Rigid six-wheeler, maker
    In 1929, the firm, looking for new markets, had diversified into four- and six- wheel rigids.
  • Introduction, British maker
    Scammell is, arguably, the greatest name in British commercial road transport.
  • Of Make: Scammell, Rigid six-wheeler, make
    In 1929, the firm, looking for new markets, had diversified into four- and six- wheel rigids.
  • In Group: European Heavy Trucks, Rigid six-wheeler, group
    In 1929, the firm, looking for new markets, had diversified into four- and six- wheel rigids.
  • Exemplifies: Road Freight Transport, Rigid six-wheeler, mode
    In 1929, the firm, looking for new markets, had diversified into four- and six- wheel rigids.
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