WW 1 Canadian MVs

[mike mckinley]

Originally posted by J.P. Brescacin
Would anyone on the forum have knowledge of Canadian used softskin MVs during WW1. In particular we're trying to find out if we had Ford Model TT trucks and how they were used. Also looking for anything re: Model Ts with ambulance or other bodies. Are there any good reference books on Canadian WW1 vehicles? Thanks in advance.

J.P. Brescacin

hi J.P.

i have in front of me a book titled 100 years of ford in canada. ford canada did supply model t ambulances, and by the thousands judging by the production figures, the t ambulance also had a nickname...jumpin beadstead, which followed the vehicle through the war. as for the model tt one ton, they make mention of it saying that it was introduced in 1917 as a chassis and cab(from the dashboard foreward) and cost $750.00, fob ford, ontario. no mention of production numbers or military service, but if they were exporting t's, then they surely were exporting tt's.

mike