Aussie WW2 staff cars

[Mike K]

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https://territorystories.nt.gov.au/10070/746065

[Mike K]

Plymouth/Dodge 1941 model RAAF

https://territorystories.nt.gov.au/10070/786842

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Great pics!

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

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https://territorystories.nt.gov.au/10070/746065

"Date: 01-01-1942 
Description: The chauffeur and the Commandant's 1941 Chevrolet staff car"
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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Plymouth/Dodge 1941 model RAAF
https://territorystories.nt.gov.au/10070/786842

"Description: No. 79 Wing. Group Captain Charles Eaton and another man with Staff car 
Notes: Date:1944-04"

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[Mike K]

https://townsville.spydus.com/cgi-bi...MT=IMG&SETLVL=

https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entit...15&mode=browse

[Lang]

I have now definitely decided on the black Chevrolet for Alice Springs so the green US Air Force one has gone to a collector in Brisbane. He is planning at this stage to restore the Chevrolet with the two colour Australian paint scheme. His attention to detail is far beyond my efforts and I am sure the Chevrolet will be better than new like all his other vehicles and equipment.

Here it is with non standard markings but ready to carry the Governor of Queensland to the ANZAC Day parade.

Lang

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Lang

I have now definitely decided on the black Chevrolet for Alice Springs so the green US Air Force one has gone to a collector in Brisbane. He is planning at this stage to restore the Chevrolet with the two colour Australian paint scheme. His attention to detail is far beyond my efforts and I am sure the Chevrolet will be better than new like all his other vehicles and equipment.

Here it is with non standard markings but ready to carry the Governor of Queensland to the ANZAC Day parade.

Lang I hope you had a great trip and the Chev did well.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Chevrolet Master Sedan in Australian service?

War In The Western Desert
Date taken: August 1942
Photographer: Bob Landry

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Source: https://images.google.com/hosted/lif...f29f513a6.html

[Matt Austin]

G’day Lang,

Late to the party, but how did your trip go? I’ve been enjoying the Pontiac, as someone once said, it’s like sitting on the lounge, driving the living room!

I’m thinking that if I can’t find an example of an impressed ‘40 Pontiac sedan in the AWM books, then I’d best make like it belonged to the US, a well-connected RAAF Squadron Leader, or someone dealing in forged ration cards!

Cheers,
Matt

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Chevrolet Master Sedan in Australian service?

War In The Western Desert
Date taken: August 1942
Photographer: Bob Landry

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Source: https://images.google.com/hosted/lif...f29f513a6.html

That photo is of a 1942 Chev which was quite different to both the 1940 and 1941 Chevs. The front doors on the 1942 are much larger and extend into the front mudguards. The side step has been done away with, the petrol filler has been moved back a bit and the tail lights are horizontal not vertical as on the 1940.

You can compare it with my 1940 Chev. Both cars still used the same engine.

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