Ex-Army autocar at Larbert Mill

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1921
 Description
View of an ex-Army 'autocar' laden with filled sacks. It has solid rubber tyres, leaf spring suspension, starting handle and acetylene gas or oil lights. There is no cab. A man, woman and child are on board.
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Department
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Maker
Production date
Circa 1921
Subject place
Larbert Mill/River Carron/Dorrator/Falkirk area
Subject notes
The lorry's number (MS 2581) indicates it was registered in Falkirk in 1921. After the end of the First World War, there was a sell-off of surplus army equipment. The lorry cost about £350. The sandstone building with slate roof, small windows and roof ventilator is Larbert Mill.
Accession number
P18027

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