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RSJ 597 is a restored Thornycroft Antar owned by the Bailey family collection, part of a collection of classic and vintage Military vehicles. This truck was built in 1959 by Thornycroft as a prime mover for tank transporter semi-trailers.

Vehicle historyEdit

• Built in 1959 by Thornycroft of Basingstoke.
• In army service till 1989
• Used at Manchester Airport for recovery and winching till 1996
• Sold to Brian and Rob Bailey in 1996
• Restored 2007 to 2008 By Rob Bailey and Jim Duffin
• Used to haul a Vickers 155mm Howitzer to events and pull tank transporter trailer.

Features Edit

• Rolls Royce C85FL engine, 8-cylinder 16 ltr Diesel fitted with supercharger
• HD axles
• Winch

Events attendedEdit

Some of the events attended by this vehicle include;

• Holcot Steam Rally 2008
• Rushden Transport Cavalcade 2008

GalleryEdit

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See alsoEdit

• List of Vehicles by registration number
• Shows and Meets - list of events
• Clubs Listing
  • Historic Commercial Vehicle Society (HCVS)
• Collections - list of private collectors
• Museums List - Public and privately run museums open to the public

References / sourcesEdit

• Photos from events listed
• Info board displayed with the vehicle for history

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