1958 Bristol HA6L British Road Services

1958 Bristol HA6L in The Long Night Haul, Short Movie, 1960

Class: Trucks, Trailer truck (tractor) — Model origin:

00:16:23 Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
dsl ◊ 2018-04-17 04:10	A new range of fibreglass cabs developed by "manufacturers" at the request of BRS.
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2018-04-17 08:14	As it clearly says on the grille, it’s a Bristol.
dsl ◊ 2018-04-18 19:24	Found a book photo of artic cab which looks identical as the Bristol HA6L. Caption says this fibreglass cab was revolutionary, and went into production in 1960 by Longwell Green Coachworks. So these may be prototypes for a 1958 or perhaps 1959 film date?? Also seems that non-fibreglass LA6L production had started earlier, such as this one with Dec 1956 plate YAE 130. See also this entry in 1963 film identified as HA6L or HA6G with Longwell Green cab, but different (newer??) grille. Anyone able to comment further??
Sunbar ◊ 2018-04-18 21:21	1955... Bristol Production with fibre glass panels The first production model of the complete fibre-glass reinforced polyester cab built by Bristol Commercial Vehicles, Ltd., Brislington, Bristol, 4, for their maximum capacity articulated heavy goods vehicle was delivered early last year (1955). Link to "archive.commercialmotor.com"