Dorchester LP {AEC} 4x4 Armoured Command Vehicle

These interesting vehicles were used as mobile headquarters by the commanders of armoured formations, and by the Royal Signals. They saw active service from 1941 onwards - including use in North Africa, Italy, and NW Europe. The body was of 12mm armoured plate on steel frames, and the vehicles weighed nearly 12 tons. The crew consisted of eight men, including the driver. Three vehicles were captured by the Germans in North Africa, with two being used by Rommel and his staff.

Price £14.90