| Manufacturer | Scammell |
|---|---|
| Production | 1959 - 1980 |
| Layout | 8x4 |
| Engine | Gardner Leyland |
The Scammell Routeman was a truck manufactured by Scammell.
History
The Scammell Routeman was an 8x4 truck manufactured by Scammell. Based on a Leyland Octopus chassis, the Routeman I was launched November 1959. It had a production run of just under 100.[1]
The Routeman II was launched 1963 with 1,200 produced. The Routeman III had a production run of 4,800. It was supersed by the Constructor 8 in 1980.[1]
It was avilable with engines from Gardner and Leyland.[2][3]
References
- ^ Crinkle Crinkle Mega Star Heritage Commercials July 2020 pages 6-12
- ^ Choice of Four Engines for New Scammell Rigid Eight-wheeler Commercial Motor 19 August 1960
- ^ Scammel's TL11 Commercial Motor 23 February 1979