Powered by a 9.8ltr diesel, this Octopus, looking smart in this Shell-Mex and BP Ltd livery, was new in 1959 receiving its current registration in 11/2006. It is seen here on display at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland, on 25/09/2022. This museum is well worth a visit, especially if you haven't been for a while or in fact haven't been before. © Peter Steel 2022.

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New to Hudsons, Milnthorpe, in 1960 and registered in the County of Westmorland, this vehicle is part of the William Hunter Collection and is restored with William Hunter names. Seen on the A685 Kirkby Stephen returning home from the 19th. Kirkby Stephen and Brough Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally on 16/04/2017. © Peter Steel 2017.

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First registered in 01/1963 and new as a fuel tanker with Esso, this Leyland Octopus is seen here at Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, when on display at the 18th. Kirkby Stephen and Brough Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally, on 26/03/2016. © Peter Steel 2016.

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New to Shell, being first registered in 12/1965, this smart Leyland Octopus was later acquired by the Bristol Omnibus Co. for use in the oil crisis, in the late 1970's, to transfer fuel to various depots. It is seen here looking smart on Dalton Lane, Keighley when attending the Keighley Bus Museum Trust, at the Keighley Bus Museum Trust and Transdev Keighley & District Open Day, on 26/04/2015. © Peter Steel 2015.

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First registered in 06/1960, in the County of Westmorland, this Leyland Octopus is part of the William Hunter Collection and is restored with William Hunter names. It is seen here at Brough, Cumbria, for the Eden Classic Vehicle Weekend, on 05/04/2015. © Peter Steel 2015.

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