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Old 26-05-03, 17:33
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Default Too harsh for Australia ?

I have been told by various MV people , the reason the Aust. army got rid of the Humber 1 Tonners was the high maintenance requirement . They were a beautifuly engineered vehicle and could stand up to the Australian conditions quite well .

Although a excellent vehicle they needed lots of looking after , rather complicated suspension . The Austin Champ was another example , good idea on paper , but designed by desk jockeys who probably never went near a REME workshop in their lives .

Mike
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