The DND papers show that in and around August 1940 discussions took place about what vehicles were required for officers and troop carrying, etc. It was decided that the usual Station Wagons that had been used up to that point would be replaced instead, i.e. alternative contracts be placed, for what we now know were DND-pattern trucks. In other words the C.8/C.8A personnel carriers took over the job. However some Wagons were ordered, and we also know that 1940-41 Chevrolet and Ford passenger cars plus McLaughlin-Buicks were acquired before frozen stocks were sequestred and called up. I have a photo of a 1941 Chevrolet 2-door in RCAF service in civilian colours I think that must have been taken off a dealer.
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