September 1970 saw the introduction of the last true Atkinsons, and the Borderer was the 4×2 tractor unit in the range. Sporting very traditional lines, a timber-framed cab and a 'dummy' exposed radiator, the Borderer was revered by conservative British hauliers for its quality engineering. Swiss Saurer lorries had long enjoyed a reputation for excellence before the Armstrong Whitworth group commenced production for the British market on Tyneside. Initially the trucks were similar to their Swiss cousins, but the Samson of 1934 was a new design with forward-control cab and full air brakes.
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