Oxford Diecast Knights of Old Scania - 1:76 Scale era1980 on view in the RAF

on view in the RAF Museum in Hendon

Hailing back to the early 1990s

1:87 scale means that this is 87 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)

The vehicle's fleet identity CA8276 E is printed on the cabin doors and the Bedford marque in black runs the length of the silver front bumper

comprising a trailer back without a front axle but supported by the tractor unit axle

Oxford Diecast Knights of Old Scania - 1:76 Scale era1980 on view in the RAFThe company was originally founded as a common carrier at the turn of the century, and served the local community by hauling goods to and from Northampton by horse drawn trailers. Knights of Old Ltd first used motorised vehicles in 1918 and 'A' licenses were granted for 3 trucks on the inauguration of the Road Traffic Act of 1933. Over the next few years Knights of Old expanded adding warehousing to its operation. Slowly they built an integrated