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Easy loading in city streets

25th September 1970
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• Easy three-way loading and unloading is a feature of a new type of parcels van being supplied to Harrods of Knightsbridge by J. H. Sparshatt and Sons Ltd, Portsmouth. Intended for use in busy city streets, the 350 cu ft capacity van is based on the British Leyland 250 JU 9ft 6in.-wheelbase chassis scuttle. Easy entry is provided by wide sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle and full-height roller shutter at the rear.

Internal dimensions are 9ft lin. length (from rear of driver's seat), oft 2in. width, and oft 4in. height. Overall height is gft 9in.

Body framing is of seasoned hardwood with external panels of aluminium faced ply, sealed and moulded. The roof and front dome is a pigmented and single-piece moulded glassfibre unit. Flooring is waterproof plywood.

The standard manufacturer's scuttle is modified to incorporate moulded glassfibre sections and framing for a full body. width swept screen.

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Locations: Portsmouth

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