L16
1962 Octopus 24.0/4 Reg. 648 DXL Chassis No. 623320 Engine: Leyland O.680 11.1 Ltr 150 hp Diesel Gearbox: AEC 6 speed manual.
Esso Petroleum Tankers of London were supplied with this Leyland Octopus in 1962 and it worked with them until 1967, by which time it was working from their Saltend Terminal in Hull. It was bought by George Charlton of Heden Road, Hull who converted it into a breakdown and winching lorry and used it until 1988. The Octopus then lay derelict until 1995 when it was bought by the current owner who restored it to represent a lorry operated by the well-known company Reader Bros of Hull.
Entered by Mr. T. Wilson of Beverley, East Yorkshire.
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