The (Y47-1) 1929 Morris Cowley light van was introduced in 1991 in the black and yellow livery of Lindt Chocolat.
The van body appears to be the same as the earlier (Y19-3) issue but it had been modified as the oval side window openings had been filled in allowing a larger area for the decals to be applied.
The roof also appears to have had some finishing by hand as the leading edge had excessive flashing which unless it was removed would obscure the windscreen so on checking the roof casting above the windscreen will show filing marks where the flash were removed.
The Lindt van had a "Y-19 made in China" baseplate which had been modified to allow room for the screw hole to attach it to the new N style boxes.
The production run of the 'Lindt' was 31,536.
Livery: (Labels)
'LINDT & SPRÜNGLI' in white with 'LE VERITABLE' and 'THE GENUINE' in white on both sides of van.
'CHOCOLAT LINDT' in bright yellow with black shadow effect within bright yellow coachlines on both sides of van.
(Tampo)
'MARQUE ROD' and 'LINDT FILS BERNE' in white on both cab doors.
Comments/Features:
The roof casting was the later type with the triangular strengthening braces cast in to the roof void.
It had brown seats and it was fitted with a clear plastic window unit.
The wheels were chrome plated 12 spoke with push fit axles and it had a chrome plated grille & headlights with a black plastic grille insert.
Variations/Rarities:
There are no variations hence no rarities.
Chocolat Lindt, Berne
Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"