Aussies love their antique and classic trucks, but so too do their antipodean brothers across ‘the ditch’, judging by the turnout at The Expo at Mystery Creek near Hamilton.
On show were a mix of old Internationals, Whites, Macks, Leylands, a 1962 Bedford fire engine, and much more.
The International brand was well represented, with one of the oldest on show being a 1929 International S24 with a Lycoming 4-cylinder side-valve engine. There was also a sprinkling of R190s, a couple of old Loadstars, and a 1947 International KB1 boasting a 73hp Green Diamond 214-cubic-inch engine. The KB1 underwent a complete rebuild between 2011 and 2014 “down to the last nut and bolt”.
A light blue 1960 Leyland Beaver attracted plenty of attention. The Beaver was first registered in 1961…