Reg No OLU 302.
MU refers to it being a motive unit, what we would now call an artic tractor unit.
Both lorry and trailer were originally Shell Mex BP. The lorry (MU) was supplied against a quotation for 85 units dated 17th Oct 1952 and was supplied to Shell Mex BP’s Fulham depot.
The MU was sold to Sludge disposals in Ponteland in 1967 where it was used to transfer coal sludge for dumping in the sea!!!
No environmental rules in those days.
Extensive restoration carried out by previous owner since 2001 which including marrying the 2 parts of the vehicle together.
Sourced from Durham, September 2015.
Scammell MU & 1937 Artic Tanker
Category: Lorries