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MR. PROUDMAN picked a winner . .
Way back in 1932 a Leyland Badger caught the eye of owner-driver Mr. W. Proudman of Tamworth, Staffs. Even then Leyland was a name to conjure with, and Mr. Proudman didn't hesitate.
What a good buy it proved. For though the last Badger has long since rolled off the production line, Mr. Proudman's little investment still pays dividends. A million miles was passed a while ago, and the only renewals have been a replacement engine in '47, two half-shafts and brakes re-lined twice.
That's a handsome tribute to Leyland craftsmanship, and, we might add, to the owner's care and maintenance.
Badgers are no more, But, what might be described as its great-grandson, the Leyland Comet, is just about as good again, A magnificent 7-8 tonner which combines the Leyland virtues of extra power, superb economy and incredibly long working life.
So there you are Mr. Proudman! When your Badger does call it a day, we hope you'll be set for another million miles or so with the Comet.