Big Ben Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Good Afternoon Everyone. Im Ben, new on this site, and the site was recommended to me, so lets hope somebody can help me. Im after the whereabouts of a Scammell Pioneer Reg. No. 7971 PJ. I drove this vehicle and painted it when it belonged to Patsy Gray a showmen from Mitcham London, It used to pull the living wagon and the Ark centre with a small genny behind that.It was last seen leaving Mitcham in 1971 when it was sold to a Roy Carter from Whitley Bay. The Ark was 1 of only 2 made in 1937 A78 and was made by Lakin It was made for King George V1 Coronation. Ive found the Old Foden we had down in Herefoed and in prestine condition thanks to A.G. Godsall 777 DOA. The Ark is now in The Alberta Reynolds Museum Toronto Canada. The Scammell is the last piece in my jigsaw, so any help would be surely appreciated, Best Regards to all Big Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locolines Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome. If it's still about then somebody on here will know of its whereabouts , I am sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Given the value of that registration plate it may have been transferred. No chance of chassis number or distinguishing features ? It may be on here already with a different registration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 A Dovla search does not come up with a scammell with that reg but it could be that it has fallen through the computerisation crack if last seen in 1971. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome to the HMVF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paul_bish Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome on board. If I recall Lakin were based in West Norwood. I have always wondered the exact address as its just up the road from where I live. My father is into showland history and we always fancied going down to see what was left. You dont know the address of the factory do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ben Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Welcome on board. If I recall Lakin were based in West Norwood. I have always wondered the exact address as its just up the road from where I live. My father is into showland history and we always fancied going down to see what was left. You dont know the address of the factory do you? Hi Paul. Lakin address... R.J. Lakin & Co. 67 Besley Street, Streatham. South London.. They where in business from 1926 - 1952. If you need any information on London fairgrounds please ask as I am very knowledgeable on this subject. Best Regards Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ben Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Morning everyone. I have now located a photo of the Scammell Pioneer I was searching for 7971 PJ. There is a full blown picture of it on " Jack Leeson photograph Banbury Mop Fair 1970" But I am still searching for its whereabouts. THANKS to all those who have helped me so far, and I will continue the search.. Best Regards Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSHKOSH Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Morning everyone. I have now located a photo of the Scammell Pioneer I was searching for 7971 PJ. There is a full blown picture of it on " Jack Leeson photograph Banbury Mop Fair 1970" But I am still searching for its whereabouts. THANKS to all those who have helped me so far, and I will continue the search.. Best Regards Ben Hello Ben - again.......It's a small world:laugh: You'll know what I mean:) And welcome to the HMVF Forum:) I am going to post a photograph of the Scammell Pioneer SV/2S 6x4 Showmans Ballast Diesel Road Locomotive,7971 PJ, on the this forum's Scammell Pioneer Thread.It sounds like it's the same Jack Leeson photograph at Banbury Mop Fair 1970. Curiously,the ownership of the Scammell was supposed to be W.Nichols,but that could be wrong. Please QV the Scammell Pioneer Thread:) OSHKOSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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