The Austin Loadstar is a British light-duty truck produced by the Austin Motor Company ( AMC ) in the 1950s. The Austin Loadstar was the first after World War II model manufactured by AMC and sold in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Scandinavia . It is a truck with a body with drop sides or in a flatboard version. The Mk III model, which appeared in 1956, was notable for its new design and interior decoration.
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| Manufacturer | Austin Motor Company | ||||||
| Years of production | 1949 - 1959 | ||||||
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| Wheel formula | 4 × 2, 4 × 4 | ||||||
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| Wheelbase | 2900-4000 mm | ||||||
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| Load capacity | 2-5 tons | ||||||
K9 option
Known as the “K9”, the “military” version with a 4x4 wheel formula and increased ground clearance was produced and used as ambulances , tow trucks and radio communication vehicles. The military version often had a hatch on the roof of the cabin for observation and defense.
Miscellaneous
The Austin K9 truck was used by criminals to transport money during the Great Train Robbery .