Family business.
For one point, please respond and identify this van.
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It seems to be quite similar to the Shelvoke & Drewry Freighter but as it's not the same, perhaps it's a licence-built one from some developing state.
No connection to the Shelvoke & Drewry Freighter as far as I know.
Electric garbage truck made in India?
Not electric, not for garbage, not from India, otherwise correct. ;)
Is it Italian?
No
is it a Spanish fuel delivery truck?
Yes, it is a small tanker, but not from Spain.
is it from Greece?
No
Quote from: Wendax on March 14, 2017, 11:14:12 AM
Not electric, not for garbage, not from India, otherwise correct. ;)
:lmao:
East European?
Portugal?
Twice no
French?
No
Malta?
No
European at all?
is it Brazilian?
I,ll give Turkey a try?
Not from Turkey either
is it Asian?
West Asian, perhaps a middle-eastern country like Iran?
Yes, but not Iran
Asian part of Turkey?
No
Israel?
Yes
Does it have 4 wheels?
Yes, all fitted so ingeniously that they can touch the ground. :)
Quote from: Wendax on March 16, 2017, 01:56:19 PM
Yes, all fitted so ingeniously that they can touch the ground. :)
At that time big advances in Israeli technology meant that this was the first vehicle with ground-contact wheels. Previous to this, all vehicles were simply carried from place to place by sturdy men, who, on seeing this advanced truck, immediately burned down the high tech factory in order to secure their Lift and Carry Services.
The Hava-craft was yet to be invented. ::) ::) ;)
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Was it built before 1955 ?
No
Built by Haargaz ?
No
Was it built between 1955 and 1960 ?
Yes
Is it a gas tanker or does it carry other kind of fluids ?
Colmobil Ha'argaz Model 461
Google translation :
On October 26, 1960, Wednesday, the Argaz management held an event for journalists, Miller. During the tour of the factory in Tel Aviv, a new vehicle called "Colmobil" was introduced. It was a really dwarf truck with a 250 cc engine with a capacity of 10 hp and a carrying capacity of not less than 1000 kg (according to one report, 1500 kg). The trunk was manufactured in Israel, while the engine, steering system and brakes were imported from abroad. The connection to two other products that the Israeli automotive industry was dealing with at the time - the tycoon and the popular car - was not coincidental. The Colmobil was another attempt to provide cheap transportation to a thirsty economy. Meshulam Yavnieli, the CEO of Hargaz for a long time, said that research has proven that there is room in the Israeli economy for a small transport vehicle. The trunk engineer, Ben-Zion Holliansky (Golan), presented the versatility of the chassis of the tiny truck.
Like most of the vehicles produced in Israel before it, the Colmobil was not from local development. Gazelle, the largest bicycle manufacturer in the Netherlands, marketed a variety of bicycles and light motorcycles. In 1958 she introduced her first four-wheel vehicle, a small truck that was sold mainly to a large bakery and a local retail chain. The Dutch granted the concession to create a company in Kolmobil that transferred the work to the crate. Presumably, the early connection created with the crate, which matured into the 1959 truck deal, made it easier to choose this factory. As usual, the concession granted to the export of the Kolmobil to Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Africa and the Far East was emphasized. These markets were included, not surprisingly, also within the franchises of the other automotive companies operating in Israel: Ilin and Autocars. The production will begin in November 1960, and the price will be 3,900 Israeli pounds per chassis. The sales forecast was estimated at about 200-300 units per year, and Miller's report said that negotiations are underway with car importers in neighboring countries.
From Colmobil's website :
1958 - Gogomobil
With big trucks selling well, "Y. Miller Engineers" felt that small, inexpensive and efficient delivery trucks were needed, so they began assembling the "Gogomobil", a tiny pickup truck that was perfect for distributing oil and other goods. "Y. Miller Engineers" contracted the Israeli "Ha'argaz" company to assemble the driver's compartment, and imported other components, like the engine, steering and braking systems from abroad. The small truck became extremely popular, eventually exported to Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Africa and the Far East.
That's the one. I just had the Colmobil name and didn't notice the Ha'argaz connection. One more point for you.
Thanks for my 703rd point !