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07-01-26, 02:07
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Austin CT trial
Found this trial report ( 2 parts ) in the NAA system..
In 1955, a vigourous trial was held in Victoria and South Australia, comparing an Austin CT ( Champ ) against a WW2 Jeep. It is interesting that the trial concluded that the Champ's main advantage over the jeep was that it had a much improved ride and higher speed. But, more importantly, the overall off road capabilities of the Champ were considered to be not superior to the Jeep. One noted problem, was, mud getting into the Champ (and apparently Jeep) brake drums . The higher weight of the Champ was also noted, around 1000 pounds.
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1940 cab 11 C8 1940 Morris-Commercial PU 1941 Morris-Commercial CS8 1940 Chev. 15cwt GS Van ( Aust.) 1942-45 Jeep salad Last edited by Mike K; 07-01-26 at 08:42. 
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07-01-26, 02:41
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Pics
Appears that a Humber and a Land Rover were involved in some stages of the trial ? Looks like at one point, they waded into a tidal mud flat glue pot, maybe that accounts for the mud in the brake drums.
The total laden (axle) weight of the Champ was close to two (2) long Tonnes !
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1940 cab 11 C8 1940 Morris-Commercial PU 1941 Morris-Commercial CS8 1940 Chev. 15cwt GS Van ( Aust.) 1942-45 Jeep salad Last edited by Mike K; 07-01-26 at 11:04.
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