Found this carrier picture in a Old Book.

[lynx42]

A very interesting photo.

The M3A1 White Scout car is also very interesting. It has had the roller removed and the roof height raised. The removal of the roller was quite common in Britain, as was the raised roof. In this style, the Scout car was used as a command or office.

Some had massive speakers on the roof and were used for propaganda purposes, calling on the germans to surrender etc.

Regards Rick

[tankbarrell]

Originally Posted by lynx42

A very interesting photo.

The M3A1 White Scout car is also very interesting. It has had the roller removed and the roof height raised. The removal of the roller was quite common in Britain, as was the raised roof. In this style, the Scout car was used as a command or office.

Some had massive speakers on the roof and were used for propaganda purposes, calling on the germans to surrender etc.

Regards Rick

Not sure about the raised roof, I think it's just the elevated view point with the scout car coming down the off ramp. It still has the standard canvas, most of the command ones I have seen pictures of had hard roofs.

[Marc van Aalderen]

Hi,

I know I have seen this pic before but can't remember where.
My guess is in one of the museums in Eindhoven area. It is definately somewhere in Holland. Hope I remember as it will keep me awake at nights now...

Cheers,

[kevin powles]

Hi The Carrier as Lynn says is a 3" Mortar carrier, it actually still has the base plate in its stowage position and I suspect the barrel underneath all that equipment.

Nice photo.

kevin.

[andrew honychurch]

Originally Posted by tankbarrell

Not sure about the raised roof, I think it's just the elevated view point with the scout car coming down the off ramp. It still has the standard canvas, most of the command ones I have seen pictures of had hard roofs.

Just having my tuppence worth. That is definitely a raised roof on the Scout Car.

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by tankbarrell

Not sure about the raised roof, I think it's just the elevated view point with the scout car coming down the off ramp. It still has the standard canvas, most of the command ones I have seen pictures of had hard roofs.

Adrian,

Not that I want to get into an arguement, but I don't agree with your assessment.

I have studied 1000's of photos of White Scout cars over the years. I have had my own since 1986 and have travelled more than 100,000km. in 25 years in it. I have been the main restorer in the restoration of 3 others.

There is no way that the roofline can be seen as raised up if it hasn't been. The original canvas runs parallel to the underside of the body after it raises up only about 3 inches to the first hoodbow. That canvas looks to be up about 12 inches in that photo. This would be done to give more headroom for the chaps sitting at the desk in the back.

regards Rick.

[Lynn Eades]

You dont get it wrong very often, I know. Is the armour plate is too thin for you?

[Jim Parker]

You would figure that the picture was taken from a step ladder.

[Lynn Eades]

Or maybe from the top of another vehicle?

[Ken Hughes]

Motorcycles do not appear to have tail lamps as well?or am i wrong,have been known to be wrong before!

[tankbarrell]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

You dont get it wrong very often, I know. Is the armour plate is too thin for you?

I reckon you're right! Mind you, I too have a scout car and have driven it all of 0 miles......