British Staff Car 8HP Forlite

The British Staff Car 8HP Forlite was based on the Austin 8 range and introduced in 1939. It was powered by a 900cc side valve engine form the previous Big Seven model. Before WWII the civilian version was available as a 2 door tourer or 4 door saloon. During WWII the army used both as staff cars with production continuing during WWII and until 1947 although only as the 4 door saloon after the war. Over 20,000 were produced with over 9,000 in military service with the military and government

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