Classic & Vintage Commercials

ERF LV

uring the lifespan of the LV cab, in all its forms, there was much going on in the world of road transport, not least the 1964 legislative changes that allowed 32 ton artics for the first time on Britain’s roads. ERF was ready for the new weights and dimensions regulations with the 64Cu180 30/32-ton tractors featuring the 3LV and 4LV cabs. For the first time in years the traditional British heavy lorry, the rigid eight, was relegated to lesser roles. From 1964 onwards Britain was to become artic minded. The

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