Owned and being restored by Steve Rodd of Wincanton in Somerset, this is an interesting little lorry from another long lost British manufacturer. Originally rescued and restored by the current owner's father, but time has taken its toll and work was due again. The lorry is believed to be one of 10 ordered for the Home Office as an inter-depot transport - there is another one around from approx.1936 but not from this order. It was produced by Guy Motors of Wolverhampton and powered by a Meadows 20hp petrol engine. Owned at one time by Grove Commercials, the vehicle was rescued by Steve's father when collecting workshop equipment from a garage in Sully, Wales. Work has included removal and refurbishment of the load bed, replacement of the back of the cab and front roof support, refitting windows, making new door panels, and much other mechanical work. The lorry has now been out, static and then running to a couple local shows. The next steps include replacing the exhaust system, refurbishing the carburettor and possibly a dynamo refurbishment. The lorry will also need some better tyres for long road use - it has been trailered so far. Steve's father was going to sell it 8-9 years ago, so Steve took it apart, so he couldn't!! He has known the lorry since birth, and has personally completed 90-95% of the work, himself, often without any previous knowledge. Its a rare vehicle and a proper survivor that will create much public interest out and about. It is thoroughly deserving therefore, of a restoration award.
