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GPO Engineers Phone
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2026 3:27 pm
by Stevearniepalmer
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I have a GPO engineers telephone that might be of use to someone who is restoring a GPO van.
I think its from the 60s/70s so would fit into a van.
Any offers
Contact me
Steve
Re: GPO Engineers Phone
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2026 3:39 pm
by jagnut66
I remember those, great things. I am tempted (as a former telephone engineer) but, as you say, it should go to someone with an ex GPO Telephones van. Lovely item.
One thing though, I expect people would like to know (roughly) how much you're looking for to buy it, a guide as such.
Best wishes,
Mike.
Re: GPO Engineers Phone
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2026 6:44 pm
by Stevearniepalmer
Thanks for the message about this.
Im trying to raise a bit of money for my local MMOC branch who are raising money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance after one of our members used there services recently.
So i was thinking about £30.00 ono .Im at the National again this year so if anyone is interested and is coming i could bring it with me.
Re: GPO Engineers Phone
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2026 1:47 pm
by Stevearniepalmer
Now sold at the National to a smashing young member who i think is restoring a GPO van.
Re: GPO Engineers Phone
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2026 3:47 pm
by Sleeper
The Post Office and its telecommunications division (which became British Telecom in 1980) used Morris Minor vans extensively from 1953 to early 1972. While originally painted deep green, the iconic yellow livery with Post Office Telephones branding was introduced in 1969.The General Post Office (GPO) was the single largest customer for these vans, purchasing over 50,000 Morris Minors. The vast majority were used as utility vehicles by telephone engineers before being fully phased out by the early 1980s
And if anyone wants my old Tapper it's a Fiver...
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John