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1929 Scammell 100 Tonner Tractor Unit

United Kingdom • 18 Aug 2026 • Lot Lot 1

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is arguably the most significant surviving British heavy haulage vehicle, one of only two Scammell 100-tonners built and believed to be the only one still in running order. It has a remarkable history of transporting exceptionally heavy loads and has been a national treasure, appearing in various media and events for decades.

Condition

8

The vehicle is described as being in running and driving order, and has been maintained and kept driving most of the time. It has been kept indoors since 2018 and was on loan to a museum from 1983-2018, suggesting good care. While it's a very old vehicle and some original parts have been replaced (engine), it is presented as a well-preserved example of British engineering heritage.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

DVLASWA3972020904

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

KD9168

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description An important part of British engineering and transport heritage; one of just two Scammell 100-tonners built and understood to be the only survivor in running and driving order; arguably the most significant surviving British heavy haulage vehicle Initially conceived after the need arose for UK built Kitsons locomotives needing to be moved by road from Leeds to Liverpool docks for transport overseas.

Transport of steam locomotives was somewhat restricted, not only because of low railway bridges, but also having been designed for the continent, the UK railways themselves were of the wrong gauge.

The contract lay with Marston Road Services of Lightbody Street, Liverpool and due to MRS already having a relationship with Lt Colonel Alfred George Scammell, the two 100-Tonners were ordered.

Not an easy task to put together what Scammell called, ‘the worlds biggest lorries’ but Percy Garibaldi Hugh, Scammell’s Director of Engineering was up for the challenge, and along side his ...