Oxford Diecast DAF11CS

Bentons DAF 105 (SS) Curtainside - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

DAF11CS DAF 105 (SS) Curtainside - Bentons Our livery on the DAF 105 Super Space Cab represents a special paint job, which Bentons used on their tractor units to celebrate their centenary in 2008. The striking silver and maroon livery is a distinctive contrast from the trailer, which remained in their standard colours. John William Benton founded the haulage company in 1908 in Lincolnshire, engaged primarily in agricultural and general haulage. His three sons incorporated the company in 1954, following which further expansion saw the company acquiring a 25-acre site at nearby Sibsey in 1968. Steady growth continued into the Millennium with a further move to Immingham and the acquisition of more land in Killingholme in 2003. Today, Benton Brothers (Transport) Ltd employs over 150 personnel at two sites, with 120 tractive units and 250 trailers of all types, enabling them to operate internationally as well as in the home market. The vehicles are all painted in the Company's original livery.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bentons DAF 105 (SS) Curtainside is a 1:76 scale model of a DAF 105 Super Space Cab with a curtainside trailer. The model carries the manufacturer part number DAF11CS and represents the period of rebuilding of the railways.

The vehicle is finished in a special silver and maroon livery that Bentons applied to its tractor units to mark the company’s centenary in 2008. The trailer remains in Bentons’ standard colour scheme, providing a clear contrast with the cab.

Bentons Transport was founded by John William Benton in 1908 in Lincolnshire, initially offering agricultural and general haulage. The business was incorporated by his three sons in 1954 and expanded with a 25‑acre site at Sibsey in 1968. Further growth led to a move to Immingham and the acquisition of additional land in Killingholme in 2003. Today the organisation employs over 150 staff across two sites, operating around 120 tractive units and 250 trailers of various types, both domestically and internationally, all painted in the original Bentons colour scheme.