Reasonable scattergun approach Jim, but by the time we got to K-Reg the machinations of that particular corner of the UK motor industry had a new name to put on things. Simple little wiki /internet search will come up with the relatively precise model of that van. Later than the Morris Commercial and Austin J Series, and post BMC badging too.
Having briefly mentioned the little quest Gibbo supplied thisNewcastleFalcon wrote: 12 Jul 2023, 19:41 Comprehension test from the previous video....
What are these, as precisely as you can identify them
As mentioned to Jim, not quite precise enough and hits the bar
It's not the right ball, the Sunblest ball was merely a practice ball, Mick has very probably headed the Sunblest ball into the net, but its the Grimsby Fish ball that is the match ball.mickthemaverick wrote: 13 Jul 2023, 09:59 I have reason to believe that the Sunblest van is badged as a Leyland FG?
So unlikely that Grimsby Fish or Sunblest had the FM Variant.The Article has this time scale
Morris FG/Austin FG (S200 and 404) 1959 to 1968
BMC FG 1968 to 1970
Leyland FG 1970 to 1980
There was another Variant known as the FM with a larger Cabin with a larger front which allowed the engine to be moved further forward. The FM in its similar branding timetable through Austin/Morris, BMC, and Leyland was according to the article almost exclusively supplied to Post Office Telephones and the Royal Mail.
I think you and Mick hit on a day in between sales for your visit. This week-end over 500 vehicles at Thornton-le-Dale and at their bigger premises at Pickering on an Industrial Estate are awaiting auction on Friday/Saturday and would have proved an interesting browse.
...and it is
aka Renault 750/760 in its earlier days depending on which engine fitted. 
Delay your Beamish visit to September, and you would be able to drive it home, if you did your little tour in Jim's AXmickthemaverick wrote: 22 Jul 2023, 18:55 Now this really has perked my interest, not only is it one of my favourite cars of the time but it is also Red and, believe it or not it's an auto!!!!
Details here
. ( or even if you did it in your Subaru I'm sure Jim would drive it back for you!). Can't fault the walkround video, looks an excellent car They are very reasonable on arrangements for pick up of vehicles after the sale, and no additional charge for storage in their normal arrangements. Easily enough collected mid-week following a sale. Killingworth is literally just off the A19 Through the tunnel and 8 miles or so heading North, and a short hop on to the Drift up what is known as the Spine road (A189) up past Blyth and Ashington. There is a Premier Inn at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Ashington. not far from the Drift ( 4 miles or so) and perfectly possible for Jim to do the Chariots of fire thing at Druridge bay. You will see from the maps that the Beamish to Killingworth thing is a mere short hop with the proviso that the A19 is in the middle of long term roadworks in the Silverlink to Cramlington section and for up here can result in jams. Ways round it though.mickthemaverick wrote: 22 Jul 2023, 19:48 It does make me wonder if it would be feasible to go and look at it when we come up in August. How far is it from Beamish to the auction Neil?
Happy to sort something out nearer the time. I can predict that there will be absolutely no problem with viewing at Wb and Sons, they are a very friendly bunch and will be more than happy to meet with you. Never done it before but with prior arrangement, if you are cheeky enough, you could maybe ask for a quick demonstration "on the road". You don't want an autobox that clunks engaging drive/reverse or flares like a slipping clutch when you put your foot down!mickthemaverick wrote: 22 Jul 2023, 20:41 So that would be 40.6 miles from Beamish to Druridge Bay with Killingworth halfway along. Given that Beamish doesn't open until 10 I think we may consider reversing the plan. Head up to Druridge Bay in the morning to allow Jim to have his early morning run there, then Drift Cafe for Breakfast around 9-10 then down to Auction and on to Beamish for the afternoon before dinner back at The Worm. You would be most welcome to join us at any point or part of that plan Neil. Once I have discussed it with Jim I'll talk to the auction about a viewing on that day!
