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British Light Utility Car Tilly M4424696, North Africa
General Background
Early in WWII the need for a small utility vehicle became apparent. To expedite the
manufacturing process some civilian car designs were modified. These small utility vehicles
were usually referred to as “tilly”, a play on the word utility. There were 4 major producers
of these vehicles, Austin, Hillman, Standard and Morris. Manufacturers kept some of their
distinctive physical features such as hoods (bonnets) and grilles. The “tilly” was well suited
for the multitude of tasks it was assigned and became an iconic WWII British vehicle.
Specifications :
| Engine: | 4 cylinder petrol 1,237 cc, 29 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Electrical System: | 12 volts |
| Transmission: | 4 forward gears, 1 reverse |
| Weight: | 2,435 lbs |
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | 13 ft |
| Width: | 5 ft |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 ins |
| Wheelbase: | 7 ft 8 ins. |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.5 ins. |
| Suspension: | Leaf Springs |
| Tyres: | 6.00 – 16 ins. |
| Brakes: | Mechanical 9 inch drums |
| Drive: | Rear Wheel |
| Number Manufactured: | Approximately 30,000 |