
The Austin “champ” Demonstrated

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The Austin “champ” Demonstrated
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Retro Images Archive
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The Austin “Champ, a four-wheel drive vehicle, which has been specially develop for the British Armed Services as a light personnel carrier, was demonstrate today at Farnborough. Extremely robust, it is designed for service under almost any conditions. There are three district versions of the “Champ” -the military version with Rolls Royce engine, the military version with special Austin 2660 C.C. engine, and the civilian version with a normal Austin 2660 c.c. engine. The military version of the “Champ are water proofed where necessary and fitted with stack pipes to the air intake, which, when erected enable the vehicles to be driven thorough water. KEYSTONE PHOTO SHOWS: - The Austin Champ - military version (rolls Royce engine), seen emerging from the water - after a demonstration of its versatility at Farnborough today.
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April 27th, 2014
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