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petrol engine in 1622cc form and also, at extra cost, with a 1500 cc diesel unit. Stopping power came from drum brakes all round; there was no servo assistance. Suspension was similar to that on the
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268:. Although quite a successful light commercial, it sold mainly by virtue of keen pricing to large fleets, living after 1965 in the shadow of the all conquering front engined
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363:Abbey Road
320:Valladolid
297:Sherpa van
282:Bedford CA
262:Royal Mail
251:‑imp
123:Chronology
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69:Production
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375:a London
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278:Commer FC
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170:Morris J4
142:Successor
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