Bombay Chev

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Nick Balmer

The original source of the photo I sent you comes from the following URL

http://imagen.britishpathe.com/scrip...00000015&sif=0

It shows Indian Troops advancing into Iran in 1941. We were jointly occupying the country with Russia.

I think these troops are ether Gurkas or Garwalis from the region just south of Nepal.

Is it a 30cwt or a 3 tonner?

Is it a Chevrolet? I am unsure because it appears to have a hinged bonnet flap which comes down from the hood half way to the mudguards. Chevy bonnet flaps reach a curved line over the mud guard I beleive.

Hello Nick,

Your old link is dead now, but searching the British Pathe site I found the title "Occupation Troops In Iran" - https://britishpathe.com/video/occup...troops-in-iran

Looks like the typical 3-ton "Bombay Chev" to me.

Thanks,
Hanno


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