Original and best
Truck & Driver|August 2021
There are few trucks which have been customised to the level of the Scania 143, but let’s not forget that the standard product was pretty awesome just as it left the factory, like this rare 420
Paul O'Callaghan
Original and best

Individualism is what makes the world such an interesting place. The very fact that we often disagree on “what looks well” in terms of truck styling ensures that not all trucks look the same. Furthermore, if we all drove plain white trucks, the world we inhabit would be a very boring place indeed.

A perfect case in point is Danish haulier Guldagers’ latest Volvo FH Art Truck 2, painted by Ray Hill who was inspired by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian, considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

The bold design divides opinion – you’ll either love it or hate it. However, when it comes to classic trucks, there’s certainly a lot to be said for keeping it completely authentic. After all, for many of us these trucks are about nostalgia and reminding us of our youth.

The Scania 143, produced from 1988 until 1996, is held in very high regard and arguably nowhere more so than Ireland, where a large number have been restored. Although there are some fine examples on the island, many feature accessories or shiny wheels which weren’t around when these trucks were new. One truck which purposefully retains the primary look however, is the highly original example featured here.

“There’s nothing on the truck which it wouldn’t have had in the ’90s,” claims its owner Conal O’Sullivan from Dunshaughlin, County Meath, better known as Freddie [Obviously – Ed]. “Well apart from the Parrot handsfree kit” he adds. Although I think we’ll let him get away with that.

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