Thornycroft lorry

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lorry
gptkbp:bodyStyle flatbed
box truck
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Ford
gptkb:Leyland
Bedford
Morris
AEC
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:culturalImpact displayed in museums
collected by enthusiasts
featured in films
used in historical reenactments
symbol of early 20th century transport
gptkbp:design robust construction
high payload capacity
various body styles
gptkbp:discontinued 1970
gptkbp:engineType diesel
petrol
gptkbp:features durable materials
various engine options
customizable body configurations
advanced for its time technology
gptkbp:historicalPeriod emergency services
military logistics
construction projects
agricultural transport
civilian transport
gptkbp:historicalSignificance early commercial vehicle development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thornycroft lorry
gptkbp:legacy influenced future lorry designs
part_of_British_automotive_history
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Thornycroft
gptkbp:market gptkb:UK
international
gptkbp:notableModels gptkb:Thornycroft_3-ton_lorry
gptkb:Thornycroft_5-ton_lorry
gptkb:Thornycroft_7-ton_lorry
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Basingstoke
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1896
gptkbp:productionYears 1970
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Thornycroft_company
British_commercial_vehicle_industry
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Leyland_lorry
AEC_lorry
gptkbp:targetMarket businesses
military
government agencies
gptkbp:type commercial vehicle
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:wheelDrive 4x2
6x4