The Leyland Beaver name survived for over forty years from the first appearance of this distinguished model in 1928.

Within ten years of its inception there was an almost confusing assortment of Beavers suitable for just about every task a lorry could perform.

Leyland Motors had perfected the top-weight four-wheeler and dominated the market for this particular kind of work vehicle.

After the Second World War, for fifteen years or so, Beavers were often seen as part of wagon and trailer outfits, their lorries exuding strength and reliability.

Beaver production lasted until 1971 when it was phased out in favour of the '500 Series' Buffalo.

Manufactured in 1952, the Beaver offered was first registered on the 2 nd July that year and is understood to have been originally used as an NHS mobile X-ray vehicle before passing to Newcastle University School of Medicine.

Finished in the attractive colour scheme of Dark Blue and Red paintwork, the Leyland was in previous long-term ownership w...