During 1941 and 1942 the British fought the Italian and German forces in North Africa. There were see-saw battles throughout these years with the British ultimately defeating the Axis forces. Along with dozens of other British vehicles in use was the Tilly. It was used to transport men and materiel from site to site. The Tilly was the little truck that could and was used in all the British theaters of operation.
Specifications :
Engine: 4 cylinder petrol 1,237 cc, 29 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Electrical System: 12 volts
Transmission: 4 forward gears, 1 reverse
Weight: 2,435 lbs
Dimensions Length: 13 ft Width: 5 ft Height: 6 ft 7 ins
Wheelbase: 7 ft 8 ins.
Ground Clearance: 7.5 ins.
Suspension: Leaf Springs
Tyres: 6.00 – 16 ins.
Brakes: Mechanical 9 inch drums
Drive: Rear Wheel
Number Manufactured: Approximately 30,000