Austin Tilly HP10 Utility Vehicle
Austin Tilly HP10 Utility Vehicle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Austin Tilly HP10 Utility Vehicle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
A Tilly (from "Utility") is a utility vehicle produced during World War Two based on existing car designs for use by the British armed forces.
Faced with a lack of utility vehicles, the Ministry of Supply co-ordinated with the major British car manufacturers to produce military utility versions of their existing mid-size saloon cars. They were all officially classed as Car, Light Utility 4 x 2. The adaptation of each manufacturer’s chosen model to “Utility” specification varied in detail but was broadly the same. The rear body was swapped for a simple pickup truck load bed covered by a canvas roof (commonly known as a 'tilt'), making the Utility a two or three seater in the cab. The bodywork was simplified with simpler pressed-steel stampings. Paint replaced chrome on the grille and bumpers. Interiors and seats were simplified and untrimmed without carpets or leather. Electrical systems were swapped from the usual civilian 6-volt type to the military-standard 12-volts. Parts such as headlamps were smaller types than the civilian cars and standardised across all models. Engines were low-compression varieties to allow running on poor-quality petrol. They were also fitted with parts such as larger radiators and fans, uprated suspension that offered a greater load capacity and increased ground clearance. Taller and wider tyres were used to further improve traction and ground clearance.
The result was a cheap, simple mass-produced small vehicle that could be used for almost any purpose. The Utilities had an all-up weight of about two tons (2,000kg) and most had a towbar so they could pull a single-axle trailer.
However many were regularly heavily overloaded. With rarely more than around 30bhp (brake horsepower) available, the 'Tilly' had a top speed of about 50mph when unladen and performance when loaded was poor, especially when climbing hills, while descents could often tax the braking system intended for a much lighter civilian car. Despite their bigger tyres and raised ground clearance 'Tillies' had only limited all-terrain abilities, being too heavy for their power. Despite their technical shortcomings they were indispensable for a multitude of military tasks and proved to be reliable and easy to maintain. 'Tillies' were made in the hundreds of thousands throughout the war, even when the Jeep began to prove more useful for some (but not all) of their roles. Austin production was about 29,000 units until the end of the war.
Product Highlights:
- Multi-slide mould cabin for ease-of-assembly
- Choice of 3 radiator grilles
- Spare tyre with or without canvas cover
- With or without roadwheel cap covers
- With or without tarpaulin cover
- Rear canvas cover can open or closed
- Rear trunk tailgate can be open or closed
- 2 figures in British uniform (driver and passenger) included
Number of Parts: 49 pieces / 1 sprue + 2 multi-slide mould parts
Model supplied unpainted, assembly is required.
Delivery & Shipping
Delivery & Shipping
Standard Postage*: items are usually sent within 1-3 business days* (M-F).
Express Postage*: items are usually sent same business day (M-F) if order received prior to 2pm.*
New Zealand: items are usually sent within 1-3 business days* (M-F).
*Note: Signature on delivery is not included in above costs however is available on request.
*All items are sent with "Authority to Leave" by default
*Postage/Preparation times can be affected by other events/situations eg (and not limited to)
- Covid, Severe Weather Events, delayed arrival of orders, volume of orders, staffing,
- Please wait 4 business days from date of in-stock order or release date of product before contacting us to enquire about your orders fulfillment.
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