Motorcar Tv 210-M 3043 + flat wagon (utility) (Type: Ty 210 - Gold Eagle) just arrived at the station.

Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club 37th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 3, 2011.

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In a parking lot on a sunny August afternoon.

Photographed at the 6th Annual Friendly Open Car Show at Friendly Chevrolet in Springfield, Illinois on May 20, 2012. The show is sponsored by Friendly Chevrolet and the Central Illinois Corvette Club, a.k.a. Central Illinois Corvettes.

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Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on June 16, 2012.

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The ZiL-131 is a General Purpose 3.5 ton 6x6 Military Truck designed in the Soviet Union, it was developed from a commercial ZiL-130 4x4 Cargo Truck, which was produced in large numbers. Production of the ZiL-131 commenced in 1966, it replaced the previous ZiL-157. Production ceased in 1994 with nearly 1,000,000 of these Trucks produced. It was widely used by the Soviet Military. Despite its age the ZiL-131 is still used by the Russian Military, as well as a number of other Military Forces.

The ZIL-131 was introduced in 1966, it is a Military version of the ZIL-130, and the two trucks share many components, the ZIL-131 6x6 has the same equipment as the GAZ-66 and Ural-375D. The ZIL-130 / 131 was in production at the ''AMUR'' truck plant (as the AMUR 531340) with both gasoline and diesel engines, until 2012 when AMUR shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

The ZiL-131 has a conventional layout, the baseline model is a Cargo Truck, which has a payload capacity of 7,716lb off-road and 11,023lb on hard surface roads. It is used to carry Troops, Cargo and other Military Equipment. Cargo area is covered with bows and canvas cover, the Unit can also tow Trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 8,818lb off-road and 14,330lb on hard surface roads. The all-metal cab of this truck provides seating for the driver and two passengers. The ZiL-131 is powered by a V8 petrol Engine, developing 150hp, the engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, driving a permanent All-Wheel Drive, however the front axle can be disconnected on hard surface roads. It is fitted with a Central Tyre Inflation Systems, and a Self-Recovery Winch was fitted to the front of some models.

Variants of the ZiL-131 include a Decontamination Truck which is designed to disinfect and decontaminate Military Hardware and separate terrain and road sections. The truck is versatile and can be also used to extinguish fire, generate aerosol screens, make special solutions, heat water, wash Servicemen. The ZiL-131V Tractor Unit for towing Semi-Trailers, ZiL-131D Dump Truck and Fuel and Water Bowsers / Tankers. It is also used as a chassis for the ''Grad-1 Artillery Rocket System'' later replaced by an improved variant, the ZiL-131N, introduced in 1986. In 1995 a new ZiL-4334 was proposed as a replacement of the ZiL-131N. A small number of these Trucks are in service with the Russian Army. Though it was generally replaced in service by Ural-4320 and KamAZ Mustang Series Military Trucks.

▪︎Manufacturer: ZiL

▪︎Also Called: Amur-53135

▪︎Production: 1964 to 2012

▪︎Assembly: Moscow Russia

▪︎Class: Truck / Utility Vehicle

▪︎Engine: 6.0L ZIL-130 V8

▪︎Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

▪︎Wheel base: 12ft 5in

▪︎Length: 21ft 10in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 7ft 10in

▪︎Curb weight: 9,480lb

▪︎Predecessor: ZIL-157

▪︎Successor: ZIL-4334

▪︎Cab Design: Forward Engine

▪︎Seating Capacity: 3 Crew

▪︎Curb weight: 14,770lb

▪︎Payload: 11,023lb plus trailer on road / 7,716lb plus trailer 8,818lb off road

▪︎Suspension: Solid Axles with Leaf Springs

▪︎Powerplant: V8 gasoline (carburetor) ZIL-130 6,960cc Engine

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with Pneumatic Control

▪︎Length: 23ft 1in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 8ft 2in

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 10in

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 45 gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 5.9mpg‑US / 7.1 mpg‑Imperial

▪︎Price: $7,300 to $8,300 USD.

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Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on August 17, 2013.

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Photographed at the 13th Annual Cool Cruisers/New Berlin Fire Department Car Show in New Berlin, Illinois on July 27, 2013.

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The Bedford OY is an Army Truck built by Bedford for the British Armed Forces and introduced in 1939, it was based on Bedford's 'O-Series Commercial Vehicles' with a modified front end and single rear tyres. It was designed for a 3 ton payload. The OYD was a General Service Vehicle, while the OYC was a Tanker version for carrying water or petrol. These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War Two but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.

The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload, it had a semi-forward cab that resembled the 15 cwt Bedford MW. The OXD was a General Service Vehicle with a 8ft x 6ft x 2ft 3in tall body, while the OXC was designed, in association with Scammell, for use with a Semi-Trailer. In the early part of the War, the addition of an Armoured Body to the OXD gave the Bedford OXA (official designation "Lorry 30cwt Anti-Tank") these were used for Home Defence duties.

Variants:-

**OYD - General Service Truck

**OYC - Tanker / Bowser

**OXA - Armoured Body

Derived Non-Military vehicles using OY and OX chassis

**OWS - 5 ton short wheelbase

**OWL - 5 ton long wheelbase

**OWB - 32 seat Bus

.Specifications :-

▪︎Manufacturer: Bedford (General Motors)

▪︎Production: 1939 to 1953

▪︎Number Built: 72,385 (1940 to 1945)

▪︎Assembly: Luton

▪︎Class: Military Vehicle

▪︎Body Style: Flatbed / Tanker / Bowser

▪︎Powerplant: Bedford 6-cylinder type WD petrol, 3,519cc 72hp at 3,000rpm

▪︎Transmission: 4-speed manual

▪︎Mass: 6.46 long tons / Length: 20ft 5in / Width: 7ft 2in / Height: 10ft 2in

▪︎Electrical System: 12 volt

▪︎Brakes: Hydraulic with vacuum servo assistance

▪︎Tyres: 10.50x16

▪︎Fuel Capacity: 32 Imperial gallons

▪︎Range: 280 miles

▪︎Maximum Speed: 40mph

▪︎Successor: Bedford TA

Taken from Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford_OY

A very cool looking Corvair Rampside Pickup with a tow truck mod.

Photographed at the 64th Secretary of State Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 7, 2013.

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To speed up and improve Troop movement in the high mountains and the Barracks located at the bottom of the valley, at the beginning of the 1930's some Light Vehicles were designed and put into operation, such as the 6.5 ton Lancia 3Ro 4x2, also used as a Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun, the Fiat-SPA 38R 4x2 and the Fiat Dovunque 33, the most versatile and used vehicle was the OM Autocarretta.

In 1927, the newly established Automotive Technical Inspectorate of the Royal Army, in order to improve and speed up the connections between the troops operating in the mountains and the Barracks located at the bottom of the valley, issued a competition notice "service in the mountains" for the design and construction of a small truck capable of operating on Military Mule Tracks in the mountains. Four companies, Ansaldo, Ceirano, Fiat, and Lancia were invited to present their projects. The last three were already companies that had supplied numerous excellent vehicles to the Royal Army, such as the 6.5 ton Lancia 3Ro 4x2, the Fiat-SPA 38R 4x2, the Fiat Dovunque 33 and the Ceirano 50. The Ansaldo company of Genoa had passed, in the same year, under the control of Macchi of Varese, which had acquired control of the majority of the shares. President of the company the mayor of Milan, Ernesto Belloni, had just been appointed.

Ansaldo Automobile SA of Turin commissioned the engineer Giulio Cesare Cappa, who had left Fiat to open his own technical office, to design the new vehicle. In response to the "mountain service" call, Fiat presented the 1014 model, the Ceirano the 1015 model, while Lancia refused to present anything in the first six months of 1931. Unexpectedly in 1930, and out of the official competition, Moto Guzzi presented an elaboration of the Three-Wheeled Machine Gun, first transformed into a Light Tractor for towing a 65/17 Mod. 1908/1913 Artillery Piece up the mountain, and then in a Tracked or Wheeled Truck with two rolling trains released from the chassis.

The prototype of the Ansaldo Mountain Truck was tested in the valleys of the Pinerolo area in December 1929, and on the 13th of the month, starting from San Germano, it reached Ruata di Pramollo advancing on a very narrow Mule Track. Due to the financial difficulties facing Ansaldo, the project was sold for marketing to the company OM of Brescia, which increased the engine displacement from 1,350 cm³ to 1,615 cm³. Thus modified it was presented in three copies to the homologation tests which took place in the second half of 1931, but a production order for a first batch had already been placed in the first half of the year. The homologation took place in the first half of 1932, and the messenger was officially designated Autocarretta 32, while all competing models were abandoned. In 1933 OM became part of the Fiat Group, and a special body was tested for the transport of Personnel, and a Bowser version for the transport of water.

In the first six months of 1934, a vehicle modernization project was started, by installing a Bosch dynamo capable of powering the central headlight and the two side lights, which previously operated on acetylene, the track was increased to 3ft 7in to try to improve the driving behavior, which was difficult, and improvements were also introduced to the suspension and steering linkage. These modifications gave life to the truck version 35, and were later adopted retroactively on the model 32. The use of a pre-selector remained at an experimental level Wilson, while in the course of a second order for the 32 model, 20 examples of a Personnel Transport version called the ''Mountain Reconnaissance Car'' were built.

With the adoption of the Baistrocchi order, the Royal Army established the first two Motorized Divisions, the ''Trento'' and the ''Po''. The adoption of pneumatic wheels and a multiplier on the 35 model gave rise to the version called 36mt Truck, from which the 36 P or DM with torpedo bodywork were derived for the transport of a team of Riflemen with two Breda Mod. 30 Unit Arms mounted on it on Chiappi-Soriani candlestick supports. At an experimental level, the installation in single or twin carts of Fiat Mod. 35 6.5mm Machine Guns remained for shooting against Low-Flying Aircraft. In 1937 the 36mt model was revised by abandoning the pneumatic wheels, while maintaining the hydraulic shock absorbers, this variant was called the 37 Truck.

▪︎Type: Military Truck

▪︎Crew: 1 to 11

▪︎Designer: Julius Caesar Hood

▪︎Manufacturer: OM Autocarretta

▪︎Designed: 1930's

▪︎In Service: 1932

▪︎Main User: Royal Army

▪︎Variations: Mod. 32 / Mod. 35 / Mod. 36 DM / Mod. 37

▪︎Weight: 3560.5lb / Length: 12ft 5in / Height: 7ft

▪︎Fuel Capacity: 8.8 gallons

▪︎Powerplant: petrol 4 cylinders of 1616 cm³ 20hp to 23hp

▪︎Weight / Power: 12.38hp to 14.24hp per tonne

▪︎Traction: 4-wheel drive and steering

▪︎Suspension: double crossbow

▪︎Fuel Capacity: 8.8 gallons

▪︎Maximum Speed: 25mph

▪︎Range: 99.5 miles.

Taken from Wikipedia it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/OM_Autocarretta

Photographed at the 29th Annual Nostalgic Indoor Invitational Auto Show at Avanti's Dome in Pekin, Illinois on March 30, 2013. The show is presented by the Early Ford V-8 Club of America Regional Group #51.

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Photographed at the Annual Fred Britenstine Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on the Square in Virden, Illinois on June 16, 2012.

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My brother, one of my sons, and I spent a couple of days putting in new fence-posts and paving around my mother's home.

Motorcar Tv 210-M 30.. (Type: Ty 210 - Gold Eagle) is part of a works train cleaning the yard of the North Station.

Photographed at the 29th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 12, 2012.

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Photographed at the Loco-Motion Cruise-In in Chatham, Illinois on August 18, 2012. Proceeds benefit the Chatham Railroad Museum.

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Photographed at the 2011 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 23-25, 2011.

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Photographed at the 29th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 12, 2012.

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Photographed at the 13th Annual Cool Cruisers/New Berlin Fire Department Car Show in New Berlin, Illinois on July 27, 2013.

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Photographed at the 64th Secretary of State Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 7, 2013.

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The American World War One FWD Model B Four-Wheel Drive Truck was produced by the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company that saw widespread service both with the American and British Forces.

The FWD Model B was a cab over engine truck with permanent four wheel drive powered by a 389 cubic inch straight-four Wisconsin T-head engine that produced 36bhp at 1,800rpm, the chassis was constructed with a double ladder frame, with a short inner frame carrying the engine and driveline mounted within an outer frame that mounted the suspension and carried the cab and body. The drive was transmitted to each axle via a Cotta three-speed constant mesh gearbox through a single speed silent chain transfer case with a lockable center differential. Braking was provided through all four wheels by an external contracting band operating on a flywheel on the back of the transmission. The transfer case was equipped with two differential locks to allow the vehicle to be driven in either front or rear drive mode in the event of a driveshaft failure.

Power was distributed by shafts to front and rear live axles, steering was accomplished using FWD's patented double-Y constant velocity joints. The front wheels were mounted with significant camber to bring the tire contact patches as close as possible under the steering knuckle pivot point to reduce steering effort, resulting in a distinctive "pigeon toe" appearance. Another identifying feature was the two radius rods running from each differential to brackets on the frame near the transfer case to help keep the axles aligned. The Model B was originally provided with solid tyres on spoked or disk wheels. Many were converted to pneumatic tyres in the 1930's. Most were equipped with either a steel ammunition body or a wooden supply body, though some were fitted with a variety of specialty bodies including Air Compressor, Artillery Repair, Artillery Supply, Baggage Repair, Spare Parts, Mobile Office, Power Saw, Balloon Winch, Water Bowser, several types of Machine Shops and a Searchlight.

The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company of Clintonville, Wisconsin launched the Model B in 1912, initial production was very slow with only 18 units produced in 1913. The U.S was the first nation to show interest in the Military potential of the vehicle, with the U.S Army testing one of the earliest production vehicles. The British Army became the first Military customer on March 23rd 1915, ordering 50 units to be delivered in only 40 days. An American export agency was set up with a reception base in Liverpool and a repair depot in Islington to check and service incoming vehicles before handing them over to the Ministry of Munitions. A total of 2,925 Model B's were purchased by the British Army, 1,599 of these were used in France on the Western Front, predominantly for Heavy Haulage of Artillery, Ammunition, and Pontoon Bridge supplies.

The U.S Army first ordered the Model B in 1916, ordering 147 units for the Pancho Villa Expedition into Mexico under the command of General John Pershing. Upon entry into World War One in 1917, America ordered 30,000 Model B's as the ''Truck, Three to Five Ton, M1917'' 12,498 were delivered by the time of the Armistice, of which 9,420 went to France with the American Expeditionary Forces. Demand for the Model B was too great for the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company to meet, so the Peerless Motor Company, Kissel Motor Car Company, Premier Motor Corporation and Mitchell Motor Car Company were also engaged to build Model B's. One Model B was assembled by Premier in Indianapolis using parts from all four manufacturers to demonstrate that all parts were truly interchangeable.

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Taken from Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FWD_Model_B

Photographed at the 1st Annual Scheels & Shields Fundraiser Emergency Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on May 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by Scheels, Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Police Car Owners of America, and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.

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The Ural-375 is a General Purpose 4.5 ton 6x6 Truck, which has been produced at the Ural Automotive Plant in the Russian SFSR since 1961. The Ural-375 replaced the ZIL-157 as the standard Soviet Army truck in 1979. It was itself replaced by the Ural-4320. The Ural-375 was used, for example, as a platform for the BM-21 Grad Rocket Launcher, Troop Carrier, and as a Supply Carrier. The Ural-375 comes in a variety of models, the list is very exhaustive:

▪︎Ural-375 - Base model, it has a canvas roof, and no steel cabin.

▪︎Ural-375A - The same but has a slightly longer chassis.

▪︎Ural-375D - The most produced 375, which has a proper all-steel cabin.

▪︎Ural-375E KET-L - Recovery Vehicle equipped with a front-mounted and a rear-mounted winch along with a jib crane.

▪︎Ural-375S - 6x6 Tractor Unit.

▪︎Ural-377 - A 6x4 civilian truck.

▪︎Ural-377S - 6x4 Tractor Unit

▪︎Ural-375DM - Modernized version of the Ural-375D, built at least until 1991.

General characteristics:

▪︎Manufacturer: Ural Automobile Plant, Miass

▪︎Production: 1961 to 1964 (Ural-375) / 1964 to 1983 (Ural-375D) / 1982 to -1991 (Ural-375DM)

▪︎Production End: 1993

▪︎Powerplant: ZIL-375Ya 7.0 litre V8 petrol (carburetor) pushrod engine, 174hp

▪︎Transmission: 5-speed manual + 2-speed transfer case

▪︎Length: 24ft 1in) / Width: 9ft 8.5in / Height: 9ft 9in (with tarpaulin)

▪︎Curb Weight: 8.3 tons

▪︎Predecessor: Ural-355M

▪︎Successor: Ural-4320

▪︎Crew: 3 or more

▪︎Payload: 4.7 tons

▪︎Maximum Permissible Mass: 13 tons

▪︎Suspension: Live beam axles, leaf springs

▪︎Gearbox: 5x2 speed gearbox

▪︎Maximum Speed: 47 mph

▪︎Brakes: Pneumatic drum brakes

▪︎Fording depth: 4ft 11in

▪︎Ground Clearance: 1ft 3in

▪︎Fuel Capacity: tank: 65 gallons + 13 gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 4.7 to 5.2 mpg.

Sourced from en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ural-375

Photographed at the Route 97 Cruisaders Cruise-In at the Dairy Queen in Petersburg, Illinois on May 20, 2011.

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Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on June 24, 2012. The cruise is a monthly summertime event put on by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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Photographed at the 1st Annual Scheels & Shields Fundraiser Emergency Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on May 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by Scheels, Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Police Car Owners of America, and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.

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The Bedford OY is an Army Truck built by Bedford for the British Armed Forces and introduced in 1939, it was based on Bedford's 'O-Series Commercial Vehicles' with a modified front end and single rear tyres. It was designed for a 3 ton payload. The OYD was a General Service Vehicle, while the OYC was a Tanker version for carrying water or petrol. These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War Two but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.

The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload, it had a semi-forward cab that resembled the 15 cwt Bedford MW. The OXD was a General Service Vehicle with a 8ft x 6ft x 2ft 3in tall body, while the OXC was designed, in association with Scammell, for use with a Semi-Trailer. In the early part of the War, the addition of an Armoured Body to the OXD gave the Bedford OXA (official designation "Lorry 30cwt Anti-Tank") these were used for Home Defence duties.

Variants:-

**OYD - General Service Truck

**OYC - Tanker / Bowser

**OXA - Armoured Body

Derived Non-Military vehicles using OY and OX chassis

**OWS - 5 ton short wheelbase

**OWL - 5 ton long wheelbase

**OWB - 32 seat Bus

.Specifications :-

▪︎Manufacturer: Bedford (General Motors)

▪︎Production: 1939 to 1953

▪︎Number Built: 72,385 (1940 to 1945)

▪︎Assembly: Luton

▪︎Class: Military Vehicle

▪︎Body Style: Flatbed / Tanker / Bowser

▪︎Powerplant: Bedford 6-cylinder type WD petrol, 3,519cc 72hp at 3,000rpm

▪︎Transmission: 4-speed manual

▪︎Mass: 6.46 long tons / Length: 20ft 5in / Width: 7ft 2in / Height: 10ft 2in

▪︎Electrical System: 12 volt

▪︎Brakes: Hydraulic with vacuum servo assistance

▪︎Tyres: 10.50x16

▪︎Fuel Capacity: 32 Imperial gallons

▪︎Range: 280 miles

▪︎Maximum Speed: 40mph

▪︎Successor: Bedford TA

Taken from Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford_OY

Photographed at the Cool Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In at Auto Zone on South Sixth St. in Springfield, Illinois on May 8, 2011.

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Photographed at the Annual Fred Britenstine Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on the Square in Virden, Illinois on June 18, 2011.

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Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on June 16, 2012.

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Seen at the Land Warfare Hall, this example of a Morris Commercial CS8 is the ''Compressor Truck'' version, the Truck was also known as the ''Morris 15 cwt'' was a Light Military Truck used by the British Army during World War Two. Introduced in 1934 it was the most numerous vehicle of that size in the Army at the start of the war but was replaced by other vehicles.

In 1933 the War Office issued a specification for a new type of purpose-built Light Trucks able to carry 15 cwt loads, the specification stipulated a short wheelbase, good ground clearance, a semi-forward driver's position and the use of commercial components as much as possible but with the usual cabin eliminated to simplify production. It was planned to issue one 15-cwt truck to every Platoon in a re-equipped mechanised British Army to carry Personnel and equipment. Morris, Ford, Commer, Guy and Bedford all tendered vehicles to meet the requirement and in 1934 Morris was the first to produce a design, the CS8, which used elements of Morris' civilian C range, the S denoted a 6-cylinder engine and 8 referred to the nominal wheelbase in feet.

The CS8 was a two-wheel drive two axle Light Truck designed to carry 15 long cwt loads, it was powered by a 212.7 cu in 6-cylinder inline sidevalve petrol engine that delivered 60bhp at 2,800rpm and driven through a four-speed transmission, its suspension was by live axles on multi-leaf semi-elliptical springs, unladen weight of the vehicle in standard General Service Cargo form was 18 cwt (1.94 ton) it was 13ft 10in in length and 6ft 4in in width with an 8ft 2in long wheelbase. Early models featured open cabs with aero screens (small sections of glass to deflect the wind from the driver) folding canvas canopies and roll-up canvas doors, these were later replaced with full windscreens and metal-skinned half doors.

The CS8 was produced with a number of bodies, the majority were the ''General Service'' Cargo variant but there was also a Water Bowser, Fire Tender, Wireless Truck, Fuel Tanker, Compressor Truck and Command Post (''Office'') truck bodies. Additionally there was also a variant that carried the 2-pounder Anti-Tank Gun ''Portee'' on the rear body. The CS8 had a maximum speed of 40mph. Some of the bodies were too long and heavy for the standard wheelbase which caused severe handling problems, particularly the Wireless Truck. There was also a variant rated to carry 8 long cwt loads, called the 'PU8' which shared the same engine and drive line but had improved performance, a four-wheel drive version of the PU8 was also produced called the PU8/4.

In the years leading up to World War Two the CS8 was the most numerous 15-cwt truck in service with all branches of British Forces, and was also supplied to Commonwealth countries. A large number of CS8's were left in France after the Dunkirk evacuation and captured by the Germans, in Wehrmacht service they were sometimes fitted with new bodywork. In 1941 Morris ceased production of the CS8, in favour of their C4 model which used a 4-cylinder engine but was otherwise similar to the CS8 except the wheelbase was increased to 9ft to rectify the handling issues of the CS8. Early in the war the Army decided it no longer needed 8-cwt trucks and production of the PU8 also ceased in 1941. A stretched CS8 chassis was the basis of the Morris CS9 Armoured Car.

▪︎Type: 15 cwt Truck

▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom

▪︎Used By: British Commonwealth / Germany (captured)

▪︎Conflicts: World War Two

▪︎Designer: Morris Commercial Cars

▪︎Manufacturer: Morris Commercial Cars

▪︎Produced: 1934 to 1941

▪︎Number Built: 21,319

▪︎Variants: General Service Cargo / Water Bowser / Fire Tender / Wireless Truck / Fuel Tanker / Command Post ''Office'' / Compressor Truck

▪︎Specifications: (General Service Cargo body) / Mass: 1.94 ton / Length: 13ft 10in / Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Powerplant: 212.7 cu in 6-cylinder inline sidevalve petrol, 60bhp at 2,800rpm

▪︎Payload Capacity: 15 cwt

▪︎Drive: 4x2

▪︎Transmission: 4F1R

▪︎Suspension: Multi-leaf semi-elliptical springs

▪︎Maximum Speed: 40mph

Taken from Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_CS8

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The British Land Rover Lightweight 1/2 ton military vehicle, was supplied in the early 1960's both the Royal Marines, then largely based aboard commando carriers, and the British Army required a vehicle that could be carried by air to replace the Austin Champ. They had taken delivery of the Westland Wessex helicopter, which could carry a 2,500 lb load slung beneath.

The smallest Land Rover available at the time was a Series IIA 88 inch wheelbase, which was too heavy. Land Rover began work on a lightweight version to fit the specifications in 1965. A new modification to the basic Series IIA was devised by making many body components easily detachable and removing many non-essential items. The result was the Land Rover Half-Ton, known widely as the Lightweight or Airportable. In practice, to reduce weight sufficiently for the helicopters of the day to lift them in combat conditions, the tilt (roof) and sticks, the upper parts of the body, the doors and windscreen were removed, to be refitted later. The most significant change, however, was a reduction in width by 4 inches, by redesigning the standard Series IIA axles and fitting shorter half-shafts, which meant it would fit on a standard pallet.

Complete, the 24 volt FFR Lightweight IIA had an unladen weight of 3,329 lb, which was over the specified weight. The term Lightweight appears misleading as a standard 88 Land Rover weighed 2,906 lb, but the higher total weight was due to the various frame reinforcement required for military usage. However, with the removable body panels taken-off it the 24 volt FFR weighed 2,808 lb below the limit. Since improvements to the helicopters meant more lift was available, the MoD accepted it for use. The main applications were actually to be shipped by cargo aircraft or stacked on train wagons, with helicopter transport a rare occurrence. The first production models were completed on 11th November 1968, and production continued until 1984.

Although a very few prototypes had been built between 1965 and 1967, and about six pre-production models early in 1968, Lightweight Series IIA quantity production began on 11th November 1968, with a total of 15 vehicles being produced on that day. The total production of Series IIA Lightweights was between 1,500 and 2,000 vehicles. Later Series IIA models had the headlamps moved out into a revised front wing, to comply with revised lighting regulations. It is easy to confuse later Series IIA models with the Series III, though nothing was changed on these vehicles other than the location of the headlamps.

The Series IIA Lightweight was replaced by the Series III Lightweight in 1972, soon after the replacement of the civilian Series IIA with the Series III. The vehicle remained in essence the same, with a few relatively minor changes, there are detail differences to the chassis, and a revised gearbox had synchromesh on second through fourth gears instead of just third and fourth. In the electrical department the Series III was fitted with an alternator in place of the dynamo of the Series IIA, the new indicator switch incorporates a headlamp flasher and horn, and the ignition switch was now fitted in a new steering column cowl instead of on the dashboard. The Lightweight did retain the earlier Series IIA metal dashboard even after the upgrade. Around 1980, in line with civilian models, the engine had five main bearings instead of three.

Lightweight production ended in 1984, when the parent Land Rover Series III was replaced by the models 90 and 110. A total of 37,897 Lightweights, petrols and diesels, were built.

Propulsion - Rover 4 cylinder-in-line

▪︎Petrol version - 2.25 lltre, 70 bhp at 4,000 rpm, 124 lbf/ft at 2,500 rpm

▪︎Diesel version - 2.25 litre, 62 bhp at 4,000 rpm, 103 lbf/ft at 1,800 rpm

▪︎Operators - over 20 countries besides the British Army.

▪︎Left hand drive (LHD) models were used by the British Armed Forces in support of their NATO commitments.

▪︎Many LHD models were used by the Dutch military and were predominantly fitted with diesel engines.

▪︎Large numbers of this model were built with 24 volt electrical systems, screened ignitions systems and a 90 amp dynamo (generator) for use as FFR (Fitted For Radio) vehicles.

▪︎Royal Marines - a small number were equipped as portees for Wombat recoilless anti-tank weapons.

▪︎A number of these Land Rovers were retro-fitted with hard-tops and lightweight armour in the form of a VPK (Vehicle Protection Kit) mainly for internal security use in Ulster.

▪︎A number were fitted with 'Arctic' heaters for extreme cold climate use, particularly with the Royal Marines in their Arctic Warfare role.

▪︎This model could be fitted with full wading equipment to allow deep water entry from landing craft, again largely for Royal Marines use.

▪︎Used as signal line-layers.

▪︎In RAF use as ''Helistart'' versions to provide ground power for starting helicopters.

▪︎Carrier for the ''Wheelbarrow'' bomb detonation device, in this role most of the vehicle's body was removed.

▪︎A small number were converted to Review Vehicles.

▪︎A large number of vehicles were fitted with hard tops, with or without VPK's, all apparently after production, some for use as radio vehicles.

▪︎Dutch Army variants are easily identified by their diesel engines and turn signal lights positioned on the tops of the wings instead of on the front by headlights, these also had modified tail and brake lights.

Information credited to - en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_1/2_ton_Lightweight

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