The Military Austin Ten
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The military Austin Ten, also known as the Austin Ten Tilly Light Utility Truck, served with British forces during the Second World War, from the evacuation of Northern France in 1940 through the D-Day period and operations in Northern Europe and North Africa. Although later overshadowed by the American Jeep with its four-wheel-drive capability, the Austin Ten Tilly performed a wide range of duties for the armed forces.
Based on the civilian Austin Ten saloon, the military version was developed into a reliable and practical utility vehicle.
This book examines the design, development, and service history of both versions. It describes the many roles of the Austin Ten Tilly, including light transport, deliveries, communication duties, and use as a field ambulance.
The vehicle remained in military service in several European armies into the late 1950s. After the war, many examples were sold through auctions and converted for civilian use by farmers, shopkeepers, and other owners.
Written by Arjan van der Hoek, an owner of both Austin Ten variants, the book is illustrated with archive material and modern photographs of original and restored vehicles. It provides a detailed overview of this important British Second World War military vehicle.
Product details
| Author: | Arjan van der Hoek |
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| Details: | 96 pages, 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.35 in (23 x 16.5 x 0.9 cm), paperback |
| Illustrations: | 100 b&w and color photos |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing (GB, 2026) |
| ISBN: | 9781398124677 |
