The original body plate.

The original body plate.

Original Factory Picture of a "Double Six" Van.

Original Factory Picture of a "Double Six" Van.
Many thanks to Robert/David Grounds for the use of this picture.

A nice period advert.

A nice period advert.
Frank Grounds advert November 1953.

A 1953 advert for a "Frank Grounds" J type.

A 1953 advert for a "Frank Grounds" J type.

Another period picture, taken outside the factory, with staff members aboard?

Another period picture, taken outside the factory, with staff members aboard?
Not sure how many miles I would like to travel like this, rather cramped by todays standards. Not sure of the date of this advert but the registration number dates from May 1952.

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J-Type ONY 52, chassis number J/R 20658, first registered Feb 1954. This was originally a Frank Grounds Double Six conversion, the conversion plate has survived and will go back on the van.
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