Registration: LSU 891
Chassis: 44328
Odometer: 4,078
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt

• Gardner 6LW engine
• Ideal for heavy transport events
• Wonderfully evocative period livery

Offered here is a 1959 S20 Foden commercial with a dropside rear load bed. Powered by its Gardner 100 8370cc engine allied to a 5-speed transmission. First registered in 1959, this impressive Foden S20 represents a fine example of a classic British heavy commercial vehicle, powered by the renowned Gardner 6LW diesel engine, widely respected for its durability and torque-rich delivery.

Finished in traditional working livery, it carries all the hallmarks of late 1950s Foden engineering, with its purposeful stance and unmistakable presence. The S20 model was well regarded in its day for its robustness and reliability, making it a backbone of Britain’s post-war transport network. The interior retains its functional, period-correct layout, offering a genuine driver-focused environment that reflects the era in which it was built.

Believed to have had ‘new’ tyres across the rear end in recent years, other maintenance has seen new steel wings at the rear. Believed to be set up for trailer use with air and electrics there is also facility to put a tow hook on for a caravan, with a 12 volt plug for that also.

Now exempt from MOT requirements by virtue of its age, examples such as this are increasingly sought-after among collectors, show enthusiasts, and those with an interest in historic transport. The combination of an iconic Foden chassis and the legendary Gardner 6LW engine makes this a particularly desirable example. With a current V5C on file, ‘LSU 891’ presents a unique opportunity to own a significant piece of commercial vehicle history.