Any fire engine experts here?

I have since found out the following details about it;

As correctly identified it’s a Bedford SB special with Wilsden bodywork and one of only around 27 made. Reg no OVE 400 and first registered on the 1st January 1956 – the crash happened on the 29th February 1956 in Cambridge near the junction with Brooklands Avenue, I also have the drivers name as well. It was eventually retired in 1971 and went to Cambridge fire station to be used for driver training. And according to DVLA records it appears to be still around somewhere – although untaxed at present.
Would love to know where it is!?

Rob

Whatever the model, it’s nice they took the effort to streamline it…must have really boosted its top speed.

They’re from the days when everything from bakelite radios to diesel locomotives were streamlined. This 1949 Seagrave “fire sedan” is downright rakish:

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/03/22/making-a-miracle-in-montana/

500 gallons of water behind you I thought upgraded brakes would be a better option.

To say nothing of taller gearing.

This picture of a Bedford SB Special matches extremely well.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/26024754@N07/10017713953/in/photostream/lightbox/

I think its a Bedford, I had one her at the garage until about 1988 and I was approached by an enthusiast who couldn’t wait to part with his cash! ended up selling him the Austin gipsy that had lain around for forty years as well! I think he was from the Cambs area, is this the one? the small windows above the door windows were an odd characteristic.

500 gallons of water behind you I thought upgraded brakes would be a better option.

Whatever the model, it’s nice they took the effort to streamline it…must have really boosted its top speed. 🙂

It’s a Dinky

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dinky-Supertoys-Fire-Engine-/201453428053

It’s a Commer

http://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=88298

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It’s not a Commer, it’s a FULL STOP !………………..:D
Jim
Lincoln .7

Blurrkup I think that is probably it. The badge on the front appears to be different but otherwise there are many similarities. The photo was taken in February and I think the radiator grill has a winter cover over it to help the engine warm up quicker, which isn’t helping identification.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed.

Rob

I would also say Bedford.

Not an exact match, but pretty close.

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=fut-fcfHTwIC&pg=PA55&lpg=PA55&dq=history+of+cambridge+fire+brigade+vehicles&source=bl&ots=LLnkUsr_3J&sig=KGEVCcSBTylMPXTp8apUBea60xw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBWoVChMIo9_93djjyAIVRTcUCh34vwrH#v=onepage&q=history%20of%20cambridge%20fire%20brigade%20vehicles&f=false

Scroll down to page 60

Not an expert, just trawled google and I believe it is one of these.

Bedford SB Special Fire Engine

http://www.wythall.org.uk/vehicles/vlvp118.asp

[ATTACH=CONFIG]241559[/ATTACH] This Bedford TL has a similar look, photo courtesy of Jason Lester on Fire Engine photos.

I go with Bedford, my early training was on Goddesses ( I am still having counselling !!!!) and the front does have a Bedford look.

So far I’ve tried Austin, Morris, Dennis, Guy, Bedford, Albion, Merryweather (AEC) and probably one or two others, but the nearest I have got is this one on a Leyland chassis – but there are still obvious differences.

The Bedford was my initial guess, but I can’t find anything that matches my photo!

Rob

Looks a bit like an Austin.

Well the front reminds me of a green goddess that was a Bedford, what about a merryweather?

I’ve looked at Commers but none of them seem to fit. And annoyingly I can’t quite make out the badge on the radiator grill.

The rounded body is very distinctive, and used to scare the crap out of me as a nipper as I remember this particular fire engine that a family friend crewed. I also believe this fire engine was one of several that sat just inside the gate of the legendary L A Rich scrapyard in Coldhams Lane in Cambridge before it was cleared for housing!

Rob

It’s a Dinky

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dinky-Supertoys-Fire-Engine-/201453428053

It’s a Commer

http://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=88298

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