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£8,970 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1959 Foden S20 Dropside An impressive liveried leviathan of UK transport history
United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 235
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Foden S20 Dropside, powered by a Gardner 6LW engine, is presented as a desirable piece of UK transport history, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts. It features period livery, functional interior, and recent updates like new rear wings and tires, making it a strong contender for show events or historical transport.

Condition
7
The description indicates the vehicle is in 'fine example' condition with a 'functional, period-correct layout'. It mentions 'new' rear tires and new steel wings, suggesting some recent attention. However, it doesn't claim 'perfect' or 'near-perfect' condition, and the nature of a working vehicle implies some wear. Therefore, 'Very Good' seems appropriate.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
44328
Odometer:
4,078 miles
Reg Number:
LSU 891
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Offered here is a 1959 S20 Foden commercial with a dropside rear load bed.
Powered by its Gardner 100 8370cc engine allied to a 5-speed transmission.
First registered in 1959, this impressive Foden S20 represents a fine example of a classic British heavy commercial vehicle, powered by the renowned Gardner 6LW diesel engine, widely respected for its durability and torque-rich delivery.
Finished in traditional working livery, it carries all the hallmarks of late 1950s Foden engineering, with its purposeful stance and unmistakable presence.
The S20 model was well regarded in its day for its robustness and reliability, making it a backbone of Britain’s post-war transport network.
The interior retains its functional, period-correct layout, offering a genuine driver-focused environment that reflects the era in which it was built.
Believed to have had ‘new’ tyres across the rear end in recent years, other maintenance has seen new steel wings at the rear.
Believed to be set up for trail...
Points of note
£8,833
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,970
Median Price (Since 2020)
£11,826
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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