1939 Fordson V8 15cwt Van 'Barrel Nose'

1939 Fordson V8 in War Library Items 1,2,3, Short Movie, 1940

Class: Cars, Van / MPV — Model origin:

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Author	Message
dsl ◊ 2016-03-21 22:49	For the small van. Only given a page because I don't recognise the grille.
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2016-03-21 23:45	Ford V-8
nzcarnerd ◊ 2016-03-21 23:57	Here in NZ that is known as a 'barrelnose'. 1938 and 1939.
Sunbar ◊ 2016-03-22 21:34	I am not yet aware of Ford UK assembling a light (15-25 cwt?) van of this design. I have only found these as a 2-ton or 3-ton truck currently, as the 1937 Fordson V8 Model 79.
Sunbar ◊ 2016-03-22 22:00	Fordson 15cwt van introduced October 1937 It needs too be identified more fully, if possible. edit: It looks to share the same chassis and engine as this Fordson V8 'ARP' unit... -- Last edit: 2016-03-22 22:06:22
Sunbar ◊ 2016-03-23 11:11	Model 85 I guess, if based on these... http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1938-FORD-85-PICKUP-15563 http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C585484
Sunbar ◊ 2016-03-25 11:43	Following this discussion /vehicle_899816-Fordson-Sussex-79-1937.html this is the later 'Barrel Nose' front used from early 1939, not model 85, therefore would probably have an E-prefix chassis number. edit-For reference: German Ford van with similar Barrel Nose front design. -- Last edit: 2016-03-25 12:03:29