1943 Austin K3 | Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The Austin K3 is a three-ton bonneted lorry from Austin's K-series, built in large numbers for Army work during the Second World War. Its long nose and working stance give it the look of a 1940s haulier. This 1943 K3 is beige inside and out, a plain colour in keeping with its date. The 3.5-litre engine gives it a steady, workmanlike character, and the cab is simple and functional, with two seats. The lorry is in very good condition and has been carefully looked after. Its size and long bonnet bring presence to period film and TV productions and 1940s transport scenes. The uniform beige gives photographers and fashion stylists a muted, uncluttered setting where clothes and faces stand out. Wartime-themed events gain a working vehicle of the right era, and a themed wedding can use it in the same way. It is based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.