Fifties Freight

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This is a selection of films from the British Commercial Vehicle Museum. These films were made between 1952 and 1957. THE FISH RUN: This is a detailed look at one of the toughest l ong-distance lorry runs in the country - from Aberdeen to Manchester via the notorious route over Shap (the old A6) before the coming of the motorways. FOR EVERY VEHICLE: This is a documentary on the work of the great engineering works of Rubery Owen in Darlaston in the Black Country, at that time in Staffordshire. THE SCARAB MECHANICAL HORSE: A reminder of that unique concept in urban commercial vehicles - with all the tight-turning versatility of horse transport. Show more