Guy Vixen Pantechnicon

Guy Vixen in Some People, Movie, 1962

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2014-07-01 23:19	As this appears to be a coach built effort, and I'm not sure about the wheels, the best I can offer without a front view is possibly a Guy Vixen.
jcb ◊ 2014-07-02 07:32	Yes I am fairly sure its a Guy Vixen , identical to Matchbox model. http://www.pinterest.com/carolbryden/removal-vans/ -- Last edit: 2014-07-02 07:40:52
jcb ◊ 2014-07-02 09:51	No front view sadly just rear which is not very helpfull really-
Sunbar ◊ 2014-07-02 11:05	Seen before, and discussed but still unidentified, in "The '50s and '60s in Living Colour" /vehicle_98339.html
jcb ◊ 2014-07-02 11:32	Well at least this is its original film appearance!
Sunbar ◊ 2014-07-02 11:41	...and a slightly better quality. In the thumbnail the fuel filler can be seen on the driver's side I think. Which could indicate its on a coach chassis? The fuel tank on the offside leaves the nearside free for extra underfloor storage compartments.
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2014-07-02 13:19	http://www.historywebsite.co.uk/Museum/Transport/commercial/Guy/Guy.htm If you take a look at this, there is a Vixen 4 ton chassis with the tank on the off side. Guy Motors made their products very much to order, and the customer could specify details such as this at the time.