ONE MAN AND HIS TRUCK
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Unlike many veteran vehicles, the history of this 1916 Ford Model T pickup is not shrouded in mystery because this lucky little wagon has been in the same family for all of its long life.
It was originally bought by Tom Collard's father (pictured) for use on his fruit farm at Liss in Hants. The Ford was in continuous service, driven by the same driver, until the early years of the last war. When that driver joined the army, the truck was laid up. Sadly, he never returned and it remained in storage as a mark of respect.
It eventually came out of storage in 1956 to work for a few more years. and in 1980 Tom Collard decided to restore the old girl to her former glory, as a tribute to the driver and to his dad.
Since then Tom and the T have been doing the rounds of rallies and historic runs including the HCVS's London to Brighton Commercial Vehicle run, where the little truck paid back all Tom's devotion by winning the
Ford Challenge Car Award.....