£4,600 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
1972 LEYLAND REDLINE 550 FG FLATBED
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 1 Jun 2026
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£4,600 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
1972 LEYLAND REDLINE 550 FG FLATBED
UK • 1 Jun 2026 • Lot 2
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, older restored 1972 Leyland Redline 550 FG flatbed with a desirable 3993cc six-cylinder petrol engine. It's described as being in extremely presentable condition with a new timber bed and award-winning smart cab, making it a standout example of a classic commercial workhorse.
Condition
8
The vehicle starts, drives, and stops without fault. It has a new timber flatbed, and the underside is in remarkably good condition. While the paintwork on the bed and drop sides shows some signs of aging, it is described as very presentable. The cab is extremely smart, and the vehicle has won awards at shows. This indicates it is in excellent condition, requiring only minor cosmetic attention.
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7,248 miles
34254
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
VNB 755L
1972
Auction
£4,600 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
1972 LEYLAND REDLINE 550 FG FLATBED
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 1 Jun 2026
Market Position:
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Description
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 Bri...
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Humbert & Ellis
Spella Barn, Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6XX
Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, Humbert & Ellis is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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