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1963 - Leyland Octopus Fuel Tanker Truck()
- Listing No
- 143031
- Year
- 1963
- Manufacturer
- Leyland
- Model
- Octopus
- Condition
- Used
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Price
- $50,000
- Description
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Key_information: Leyland Octopus 8x4, 680 Power Plus Engine, lightweight Albion rear axles, 6 speed Leyland gearbox, this lorry as you can see has been restored to a very high standard, there are a few little jobs to do with wiring.The tank is an old vacuum tanker which has no pump on, it was originally supplied to Shell as a fuel tanker.I still have the original Thompson 6 compartment tank that would have been supplied with it when has been a difficult decision to sell my collection, and it is more important to find the right person who is going to love and cherish the lorries.
About this machine
This Leyland Octopus is a used fuel tanker truck — sometimes referred to as a petrol tanker or road tanker — dating from 1963 and currently located in the United Kingdom. Fuel tanker trucks of this type are purpose-built for the bulk transport and delivery of liquid fuels, and Leyland was one of Britain's most respected commercial vehicle manufacturers, with a long heritage of producing heavy haulage trucks and goods vehicles for road freight and specialist industries throughout the twentieth century.
This particular vehicle is configured as an 8x4 heavy lorry and is powered by a 680 Power Plus engine, a well-regarded unit from Leyland's commercial powertrain range. Drive is transmitted through a six-speed Leyland gearbox, and the rear axles are lightweight Albion units — a noted feature, as Albion axles were valued for their durability and reduced unsprung weight in heavy-duty applications.
The lorry has been restored to a high standard, and the seller describes the finish as very good overall, with only minor electrical wiring tasks remaining to be completed. The tank currently fitted is an old vacuum tanker unit with no pump attached. The vehicle was originally supplied to Shell as a fuel tanker, underlining its genuine commercial heritage. Importantly, the seller also retains the original Thompson six-compartment tank that would have been supplied with the vehicle from new, and this is included with the sale — a significant asset for anyone seeking historical authenticity or operational restoration.
This is offered as a carefully kept example from a private collection, priced at $50,000, and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine 1963 Leyland Octopus with documented original equipment still present.
This description was generated automatically from the listing details and may not reflect every specification. Please confirm with the seller before purchase.
