1972 LEYLAND REDLINE 550 FG FLATBED
The 1972 Leyland Redline 550 FG is a classic light commercial vehicle famed for its distinctive 'threepenny bit' cab design.
Originally a British Motor Corporation (BMC) product, it became part of the Leyland Redline range following the 1968 merger.


The '550' designation refers to its 5.5-ton gross vehicle weight, placing it in the light truck category.
Famous for its 'angled' cab with small windows below the main windscreen, designed to help drivers see the kerb and pedestrians while maneuvering.
Commonly powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine, though other variants like the 3.8-litre BMC diesel were also used in the FG range.
By 1972, this chassis was used for a vast range of body types, including delivery vans, heavily used by brands like Sunblest for bread deliveries.
Configured as ambulances, mobile libraries, and even small buses for 22–24 passengers but most common as flatbeds, dropsides, and recovery trucks.
The FG series was a staple of Brit...