Australian orders for CMPs

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

The Australian papers hint that the C15A and F15A were available for Australian contracts by late spring 1941 but the 8-cwt Fords were available from August. However the requirements for 8-cwt vehicles were for 4 x 2 chassis, with no reference to 4 x4. I have to suggest therefore that the papers indicate that the F8 was being discussed and that there was none in respect of the F8A. To date the only customer appears to have been India! That would make the F8A the rarest CMP?

I should add that 6,000 Chevrolet 4 x 4 as supplied to the US Army of 4 x 2 'Standard Chevrolet American models packed to Australian material specifications and complete with the heavy 4,500 lb front axle' were required. I think that explains the mysterious Aussie Chev 3-ton 4 x 2 that we discussed. Ima no expert but that would be a Chevrolet with Maple Leaf-type front axle or a YS with GMC-type front axle.