1956 Scammell Highwayman Tanker

Registration No: SXC 341
Chassis No: 9484
MOT: Exempt

• Formerly part of the Coventry Transport Museum collection
• Subject to an older extensive restoration and offered with Blue V5 document
• Previously displayed at numerous commercial shows
• Understood to be a 15-ton unit with 3,600 gallon frameless semi trailer

PLEASE NOTE: This lot will be offered for auction in its current location and will not be present at the sale venue. Viewing by appointment will be available on Thursday 23 April from 12pm to 4pm in the West Midlands.

The Scammell Highwayman is an iconic British 4x2 articulated tractor unit produced by Scammell lorries of Watford. Celebrated for its distinctive "bonneted" design and robust performance in heavy haulage and specialised transport. Launched in the mid-1950s following Scammell’s acquisition by Leyland Motors, it remained in production until approximately 1971. Frequently powered by reliable Gardner diesel engines, though some models featured Leyland 680 or Rolls-Royce 220 units with early versions using Scammell's own 6-speed "gate-change" gearbox.

The Highwayman was highly versatile and served in several high-profile industries as fuel and milk tankers and were widely used by major companies like Shell-Mex BP and United Dairies for articulated tanker work. Many Highwaymans were converted into ballasted tractors for showmen's use, often seen at steam rallies today hauling rides and living wagons and heavy haulage due to being capable of being configured for gross train weights (GTW) up to 50 tons, it was a staple for moving large machinery.

Formerly part of the Coventry Transport Museum collection and subject to an older extensive restoration, which we understand was carried out by Shell BP prior to donation, this tanker was last run around 6 years ago and will require the usual recommissioning checks prior to use. Understood to be a 15-ton unit with 3,600 gallon frameless semi trailer, it has been previously displayed at numerous commercial shows and is offered with a Blue V5 document.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760