Ford 218T 1.5ton 3.9L V8

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Is this the critter you are talking about? http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/classpics/59364s.jpg

According to what I've read they where militarized versions of commercial trucks sold to the military, from various sources, I've seen photos of vary similar vehicles by most Common Wealth Nations. A visually identical truck was also used my most if not all US Forces.

As to lend lease to Russia I don't know.

Here are better pictures of the Ford 218T offered for sale on MilWeb: http://www.milweb.net/webverts/59364/.
The 218T is the 1942 model of the 158" wb 1-1/2 Ton Truck with V8 engine.

Please see the thread on the Ford 2G8T 1½ Ton Cargo Truck and note the differences.

H.