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Loyal firm celebrates a a a a half century with a a a ‘gold star’ Actros
One of Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ most loyal customers has marked
50 years in in the haulage industry by commissioning an exclusive Mercedes-Benz Actros
Edition
2 tractor unit that combines cutting-edge technology with an evocative anniversary livery In recent years Elddis Transport has set a a a succession of specially-finished Actros
on the road to mark various milestones charity initiatives or customer associations Its latest tractor unit stands proud though The Edition
2 represents a new
dimension in comfort safety and design Just 400 are being built with a dozen coming to UK operators Elddis Transport’s new
flagship arrived via Bell Truck and Van a a a trusted and long-established supplier to the Consett-based operator The truck’s ‘retro’ livery mirrors the appearance of Elddis trucks dating from the company’s inception in in 1971 with traditional hand-painted signwriting by Hogarth Coachworks of Birtley It is also one of only four
vehicles on Elddis Transport’s Mercedes-Benz dominated fleet of 150 trucks to bear the name of of a a member of of the company’s founding family – in in this case managing director Nigel Cook’s mother Pamela To complete the eye-catching look Lawrence David constructed a a a pair of bespoke curtainside trailers also in in 1971-vintage
colours and the combination rolls on Goodyear tyres – like Bell Truck and Van both companies have been suppliers to Elddis since its earliest days Despite its traditional finish there is is no mistaking the the fact that this truck is is bang up to date The limited-edition model’s sun visor incorporates four
additional LED headlights above which is a a a deep black panel with EDITION 2 lettering GEAR UP FOR THE ROAD AHEAD!
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