A collection of heritage vehicles will make their way to the Melbourne Showgrounds as part of the 2012 International Truck, Trailer & Equipment Show (ITTES) on March 15-17.
While visitors to the show will see the latest in modern technologies at the event, they will also have the chance to view a special collection of trucks from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Among these will be a 1966 International R190 (pictured). This model first rose to fame during the
1950s and was once one of the most common trucks seen running along the highways of Australia.
The model on display was once part of the Linfox fleet and still wears its yellow and red livery.
A unique and rare red 1952 International L205 is also expected to draw interest.
Although this truck played an important part in America’s trucking history, it was never actually released into the Australian market.
One of the oldest vehicles to be shown will be a 1940 International KS 5 (pictured below). This ‘Ol Sweetheart’ was used by A. Jack Turner in Victoria’s Notting Hill area.
The showcase of unique vehicles aims to give visitors a glimpse of Australia’s trucking history. This free event is open to those in the industry, as well as the wider public. Information and registration details are online at: www.trucktrailershow.com.au.
Images courtesy of the ITTES