Leyland 'Redline' Trucks
Leyland Motors always had a big Bus, Truck and Commercial Vehicle business and in 1961 when it took over Standard Triumph and gained gained the Standard light vans. After the creation of British Leyland in 1968 Leyland Trucks continued, becoming in 1975 the autonomous Truck and Bus Division, and then Leyland Vehicles in 1978. Light trucks were given a 'new' G-cab in 1968 which was actually an evolution of the BMC F-cab, and they were managed under the Leyland Redline range, whilst bigger trucks went into the Leyland Blueline range. In 1986 British Aerospace takes control of British Leyland and the Trucks operation is surplus to needs and eventually is floated off into a new joint venture 'Leyland DAF' with DAF Trucks. In 1998 Leyland Trucks, private since 1993, is acquired by the American Truck organisation Paccar and currently produces 3 model lines of trucks.
Leyland Clydesdale 1980
Leyland Clydesdale 1980 - badge on grille
Leyland Clydesdale 1980 flatbed
Leyland Clydesdale 1980 flatbed - badge on grille
Leyland Mastiff 1970
Leyland Mastiff 1970 - badge on grille
BMC Laird 1969 flatbed
BMC Laird 1969 flatbed. The 'Laird' was introduced at the 1968 Commercial Motor Show in weights from 9.5-tonnes up to 13-tonnes and also an 18-tonnes tractor. Most of these were powered by a BMC 5.7 litre diesel 105 bhp engine.
BMC F-type trucks
BMC F-type trucks
Leyland Clydesdale 1978 Tipper
Leyland Clydesdale 1978 Tipper. In 1972 the former Albion Clydesdale truck was given 'Leyland' badging and acquired the Leyland Redline G-cab. The Clydesdale was rated at 16-tonnes.
Leyland Clydesdale 1980 flatbed
Leyland Clydesdale 1980 flatbed. Previously under 'Albion' badging, the Clydesdale was given 'Leyland' badging in 1972 and acquired the former Leyland G-cab, previously used on BMC F-series.
Leyland Landmaster 1984 12-15
Leyland Landmaster 1984 12-15. Powered by a Leyland 6.98-litre 150bhp diesel engine. Leyland developed this as a rugged lorry for Africa and Asia. The cab is based on the one fitted to Leyland Redline trucks.
Leyland Mastiff 1970
Leyland Mastiff 1970. The 1970 Mastiff employed the same G-cab given to other Leyland lightweight trucks, this cab being an evolution from a BMC FJ cab. The Mastiff was built as a 16-tonne truck or as a 25-tonne tractor
Leyland Terrier
Leyland Terrier. Starting life as the Austin or Morris FJ in 1964, the FJ was normally available as a 5 or 7-tonner, but 8 and 10-tonne prime mover versions were also produced. Unlike the Austin FH, the FJ had a tilt cab. From 1968-70 the FJ cab was regrilled and given to the Leyland Terrier and Laird, and then given to the larger Boxer Clydesdale and Mastiff. From 1975 it evolved into the restyled Leyland G-series and Super G-series