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Commercials of the Rootes Group

William Rootes bought Commer in 1929, added Karrier in 1935 and used these badges to produce Commercial Vehicles. Commer light vans were often based on Hillman Minx cars, whilst larger trucks sometimes used Humber engines.

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Commer Cob Series III Van - bonnet badge	Commer Express Delivery Van. This grille was also sharted with the Hillman Minx Mark VIII	Commer Express Delivery Van.	Commer Cob Series III Van. The Series III was visibly revised but not mechanically changed when launched in 1963.	Hillman Husky	Commer Cob Series III Van. The Cob was a panel van based on the Hillman Husky 3-door car. In 1963 the Series III Husky and Commer Cob version were launched receiving the same facelift given to the Series V Hillman Minx, though the Husky and Cob retained the 15inch wheels and 1390cc engine.
Commer Cob Series III Van. The Commer Cob used the same 3-door body shell as the Hillman Husky and was mechanically the same. Husky and Cob production ceased in 1965.	Commer Express Delivery Van. the Commer EDV shared its body with the Hillman Minx Mark VIII Estate car, but got a detuned engine and sparse trim	Commer Express Delivery Van. As well as the Commer EDV, there was also the shorter Commer Cob based on the short wheelbase Hillman Husky with a one-piece side-hinged rear door.	Commer Forward Control	Karrier Bantam Mk V 1962. Fitted with a Tipper body. This forward-control cab was introduced on Commer lorries in 1948 and given to Karrier cousins from 1951. Bodies had 2-piece windscreens until 1958.	Karrier Bantam 1970. Fitted with a coachbuilt van body used as an exhibition unit for North West Gas. Later Bantams had the lights moved outwards and mounted on separate nacelles.
Hillman Minx Mark III to VIII	Rootes Group	Pickups, Vans and other Goods Vehicles

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