CMP in North Africa...

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by David_Hayward
I was very careful, thanks, in my wording as it reminds me of the canvas hooding as used on the Portees, though much shorter. Am I right in saying that this was an "Indian Army" style?

I have checked and my memory is correct: no S/M 2002-6 CMPs [the very first British orders] were delivered to Bombay in the end though the initial intention was that a large number would be sent. The Indian Army supplied large numbers of 1940 Model Chevrolets assembled in Bombay to Egypt, and the War Office then asked the London Exchange Requirements Committee for $$$ to purchase spare parts for them, some of which could be paid in Egyptian Pounds.

I can only suggest that this is an Alexandria-assembled early # 11 cab, with local modifications!

David,

Yes, this was the "Indian Pattern" style. All MCPs and CMPs assembled in India from CKD packs seem to have been chassis/cowls or cabs only, fitted with locally produced composite (angle iron and wood) GS-style bodies. They do not have a metal cab roof nor windscreen.

I'm not sure about contracts and delivery dates, but the trucks shown in this thread all seem to be of the Indian Pattern type, which I doubt were assembled in Alexandria?

Hanno


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