Catalogue information

LastDodo number
5475213
Area
Pins and buttons
Title
1000 Commer Feb.1969
Company / organization
Collection / set
Material
Theme
Country
Period
Year
1969
Dimensions
Ø 18 mm
Details

Van Gent en Loos started in 1957 to replace the city delivery services with horse and carriage by the BF Commer. They ordered as many as 170 pcs in the first year. Many more will follow later and in 1967 they already had 750 units. This was quite a happening with VGL, the importer Autobedrijf Ten Hoeve and the Rootes concern. (Commer was part of the Rootes Group). In Feb. 1969 the 1000th Commer was delivered to VGL. Even bigger happening. then almost all VGL drivers received such a badge.

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