It’s no secret that Sam Hughes – who many know as The Travelling Jackaroo – has a passion for machines and rigs of times gone by.
Sam’s now taken to social media to share the newest addition to his collection – to his 278,000-strong Facebook following.
A B-Model Mack named ‘Old Timer 2’ joins Sam’s recently purchased Scania 113, which will be used to transport his upcoming museum around Australia, and his beloved 1957 Chamberlain tractor, that he rode for 27,000 kilometres across Australia to raise over $260,000 for charity.
Sam describes the B-Model as “one of the best things I have ever bought”.
Back in its heyday. Image: Travelling JackarooIt was just under a year ago that Sam shared with his followers that he was on the hunt for a B-Model for the museum. Though he still plans to use the Scania 113 as the museum truck, this latest purchase will be restored and possibly hit the show circuit.
“For as long as I’ve had an interest in trucks I’ve always loved B-Models, they’re one of, if not, the most iconic old trucks on the road. Back in the day these things practically built the country,” Sam shared, adding that he was lucky to get his hands on this old beauty.
“Unfortunately they’re usually a very expensive collectible but one night when I was ironically busy pulling out a bogged truck, I got a notification that an auction that I had put a bid in for early on had a few mins left – and what do you know after a couple bids, I won!”
Sam revealed that this particular B-Model has quite the history.
As he explained, “Now to say this truck has history is an understatement. It was supposedly built for the Snowy Mountains scheme along with a sister truck before being bought by a Mr Chapman who used it extensively around Dalby for many years doing everything from loading trucks and equipment to recovery and towing work, becoming very well known in the area.
“Eventually it was sold and through various owners it’s come into my possession and I cannot begin to describe how happy it makes me. I’ve got a shade shed to build over the next week or two to keep him out of the weather whilst I work on him.
“Mechanically he’s sound as a tack and starts/runs sweet. Aside from the doors there’s remarkably little rust around the cab, the toolboxes and lockers on the back will need some TLC but it’s gonna be a lot of fun to do up for truck shows and even to use around the yard.
“This is going to be a toy and my absolute pride and joy for the foreseeable future.”
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