Known British Ford S/M Contracts

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by David_Hayward
Interesting point about the Dingo, Hanno, and well worth exploring further as Australian deliveries paid for by the British Ministry of Supply and then accounts settled subsequently did use 'S/M' contracts! Compare this with Australian contracts placed direct, which used the Australian system.

Knowing nothing about the Australian Dingo, I have been doing some online research. Hanno, I see that you have referred to the Ford/M-H Dingop before.

When further studying the parts list, I was triggered by the index (see pic below). As no cab or body parts or reference to them are listed, one can deduct this spare parts list relates to a kit of chassis and running gear parts supplied to an overseas plant for incorporation in a local design. Apart from a desgin like the Australian Dingo, this kit of parts could very well have been supplied to South Africa for use in the manufacture of the South African Reconnaissance Car, Mark II and III!