N.O.S. Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Here is a photo which fell out of a recently acquired WW2 U.S. manual. I've seen trucks like this portrayed as Italian WW2 in the film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin". Can anyone I.D. the vehicle - country of origin and era -please? P.S. The fact that I posted this picture not necessarily imply that I consider it to be an attractive vehicle :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV1604A Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Hi N.O.S. Yes, it's French. It's a Simca Ford model F569WML/F594WMC (shorter chassis). Era built around 1950-on, but still being used in 2000 at least.I wouldn't be surprised if there aren't some still in service somewhere. Bodywork was flatbed, cargo, wireless house-back,tipper,Number 7 set, tanker, even a helicopter launch pad. 3 to 5 ton depending on use. I think around 10,000 4x2 cargos and 14,000 4x4's were produced. V8 petrol power was, I believe, built in the old Bugatti factory in Alsace. The picture you have shown, has a civilian registration from the Indre et Loire, probably taken at Neuvilly-Pailloux, near Chateauroux, where they often build the bodywork for French military trucks. Neuvilly are currently involved in re-bodying the new generation ex-Berliet GBC8KT into the new shape GLC180 Sherpa. Best wishes, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for that comprehensive reply Mike. They certainly looked o.k. (to the untrained eye) as Italian WW2 trucks in the film!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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