Mystery British WDS trucks

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by David_Hayward
That's a Trade Plate ... not Southampton, but Hampshire I think. That could be a Farnborough MVEE plate? I will check my WD trials reports, as they might refer to a Hillman or Humber 8-cwt Utility.

Hi David,

I was aware of it being a Trade Plate, that is why I was guessing it to give a clue of the vehicle's manufacturer. The old Observers book of Automobiles, gives HO as Southampton C.C. Now realise that this could be County Council and hence Hampshire although it could be City Council. Is Southampton a city?

Going back to the Utility, the row of vents in the side of the bonnet are familiar, I am still inclined towards Humber.

Richard