Ford Anglia Walls ice cream van
ANG018 - Edition 2,500
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Ford Anglia Walls ice cream van ANG019 - Edition 2,500
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Ford Anglia Walls ice cream van ANG020 - Edition 2,500
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HA003 - Edition 2,000
Bedford HA Walls - Batman
This time an Ice Cream vehicle with the ‘Batman’ conversion. A
very bulky conversion as you can see. Walls turned to ice cream production
as a consequence of the phobia people had over eating pork during the summer
in the early part of the 20th century. At the time home refrigeration was
not widespread and pork didn’t keep well during the hot weather. As
a result Wall’s were laying off staff with a large drop in sales -
hence the switch to ice-cream.
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MM033 - Edition 3,000
Morris Minor Walls Ice Cream
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MP008 - Edition 2,000
Mini Pickup Walls ice cream van
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MM034 - Edition 2,000
Tibbett & Britten Ltd Morris Minor Gown Van
Just imagine driving this around in the sixties with garments and gowns
swaying side to side as you took a corner at too high a speed.
The company that converted these, used chassis - cabs straight from the
factory, this version was converted by Hawson - Garner based in Andover,
Hampshire. The rear is made of a coach built timber framed body covered
in aluminium. Internally it would be lined with wood panelling and the beams
would carry garment rails. It was fitted with nine - leaf rear springs and
raised spring - hangers, which allow for the extra weight and overhang
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HA007 - Edition 2,000
Lyons Maid
Lyons Maid, this time on the Bedford HA with a Batman style back, very similar
to the Mini in shape and look, but much bigger. Lyons maid was one of the
more popular Ice Cream brands - check out the advert on the side and you’ll
be amazed at the level of detail
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MM035 - Edition 2,000
Morris Minor Ice Cream Lyons Maid
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CA004 - Edition 2,000
Tonibell Pink
The very popular Tonibell livery on the Bedford CA in pink. Tonibell was
started in 1937 by Italian-born Toni Pignatelli and his Scottish wife. Known
as Tonis, it consisted of a small ice-cream manufacturing plant in a shop
in the High Street of Middlesex. Their first mobile vehicle was purchased
in 1951 - a tricycle fitted with a holdover box to carry ice-cream. A year
later a small van was converted into a mobile ice-cream vehicle complete
with chimes.
Business expanded and the name was changed to Tonibell and over the years
the company changed hands many times and at its peak there were over 500
vans and 15 parlours.
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Bedford CA Dormobile CA015 - Edition 2,000
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CA019 - Edition 2,000
Luchini's Bedford CA
Luchini’s were established in Market Place, Cockermouth in 1901. 16
year old Luigi Luchini leased premises from which he manufactured and sold
ice cream and confectionery. He had arrived in the country from Italy four
years earlier and was employed initially washing lemonade bottles, before
moving on to Tognarelli’s for a short period.
His own new business prospered, interrupted only during the 1914-1918 war
when he served with the Border Regiment, during which time his wife ran
the business. He had eight children and as they grew older they played an
increasing part in the prosperity of the firm. Luigi and his family started
delivering ices to the surrounding district, firstly by horse drawn vehicles
and later by motor. A further outlet was opened and on Luigi’s retirement,
Frank a son took over the running of the business. He met his death whilst
serving in North Africa in 1942 and another son Ralph after demobbing from
the Royal engineers in 1947, took over the business with his brother Denis
and sister Evelyn. A shop was then opened in Keswick.
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MM037 - Edition 2,000
Morris Minor High Top Pink Paraffin
Who doesn't remember Aladdin Pink, known after the war as Pink Paraffin.
The pink dye being added as a safety feature in order to prevent the paraffin
being mistaken for other liquids. An uncoloured form was sold (much more
cheaply) as 'White May'.
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MM039 - Edition 2,000
Home & Colonial Gown Van
Sir Julius Drewe was a self-made millionaire whose chain of Home and Colonial
Stores enabled him to retire in 1899 at the age of 33. (only a few more
years to go for Taff!) He had discovered that a Norman baron named Drogo
de Teigne was his ancestor and was determined to build a castle on the acres
that had once belonged to him. He chose a site near Drewsteignton, Devon,
900 foot above the Teign gorge the foundation stone was laid on Sir Julius'
55th birthday in 1911. His stores continued to prosper and our gown van
is shown carrying advertising, boasting over 100 stores in the 1960’s.
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MM040 - Edition 2,000
Morris Minor Gown Van
Who doesn’t remember the advert on the TV with that memorable jingle
- “John Collier, John Collier the window to watch”. There were
plenty of others, how about “Raelbrook, Raelbrook – shirts for
men” or “this is luxury you can afford, from Cyril Lord.”
If you can remember any then send in the details, our Gown Van is beautifully
finished in the John Collier colours
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MM047 - Edition 2,000
Morris Minor Ice cream van Tognarelli
The actual vehicle is owned by Ian Gutherson from Northumberland. Ian’s
van is a splendid looking body conversion that was carried out by Myers
of Distington in Carlisle for H & R Tognarelli’s of Workington.
The company purchased two new Minor vans in 1957 and 1958 before sending
them off to Myers! The vehicles were registered as TAO 211 and URM 620
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MP004 - Edition 2,000
Mini pickup Mister Burger
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MP009 - Edition 2,000
Mini Pickup Batman Special ice cream van
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HA013 - Post Office Buzby
Post Office Telephones, as they were before privatisation, used to advertise
using Buzby - a big fat yellow cartoon bird who would encourage us to 'Make
someone happy with a phone call'. His voice was provided by the great Bernard
Cribbins - also of 'Wombles' fame. He was quite a hit with kids, but they
didn't pay the phone bills so eventually he got replaced. Gone but not forgotten!
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