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Here is the auction entry dating back to 2012:

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/m...s-truck/734450

1940 Morris Commercial PU 8/4 4x4 Wireless Truck

Sold For $12,000
Inclusive of applicable buyer's fee.
RM | Auctions - THE NATIONAL MILITARY HISTORY CENTER 8 DECEMBER 2012
Identification No.
V3991
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Manufacturer: Morris Commercial Cars Ltd., Birmingham
Production Year: 1940
Engine: Morris OH, in-line, liquid-cooled, 74-hp, six-cylinder, 3.48-litres
Transmission: 4F1Rx1
Brakes: Hydraulic
Wheelbase: 96-inches
Length: 13-feet, 4-inches
Width: 6-feet, 7-inches
Height: 6-feet, 8-inches
Weight: Approximately 2.6-tons
Armor: None
Armament: None
Maximum Road Speed: Approximately 55-mph
Markings: British Army green

In 1933, the British War Office issued specifications for a new type of purpose-built GS (General Service) truck. The specifications included carrying loads up to 15-cwt (15 “hundred-weight”= 1500 pounds), and utilization of commercially built components as much as possible; along with short wheelbase, good ground clearance and a semi-forward driver’s compartment. Five manufacturers produced prototypes including Morris Commercial, Ford, Commer, Guy and Vauxhall (Bedford). Morris Commercial was the first to produce a prototype, designated CS8. The 4x2, 15-cwt CS8 entered production in 1934 before being phased out in 1941 by the improved C4. The 4x4 PU 8/4, as displayed, entered production in 1940. Even though the PU 8/4 shared the engine and most other components with the CS8/C4, the load capacity was reduced to 8-cwt to improve performance. This type of model of the PU 8/4 carried a No. 11 wireless transmitting set (radio) with a special transmitting table and fittings for batteries and equipment. An auxiliary generator was fitted for charging the wireless batteries. In 1942, the British army ordered all production of 8-cwts to cease in favor of 15-cwts. Only 1,192 PU 8/4s were built.