THE OTHER STAN THE MAN
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The UK military bought about 500 Crusaders in various forms.
Many of them – especially those kitted out with EKA recovery equipment – are still in use in Civvy Street. Surprisingly, when Scammell was trying to interest the Army personnel in buying the model, it took them to New Zealand where they were introduced to Stan Williamson.
In the 70s, Stan was the biggest Crusader user in New Zealand, and had 67 of the Detroit-powered Scammells on timber work in the North Island.
In Stan’s eyes, this truck was certainly special, and even when he retired, he kept one Crusader, with around 3m km on the clock, for occasional work, just to keep his hand in.
The truck looks brand new and, as this writer can gladly testify, it still drives and sounds a treat.