The A40 of 1947 was Austin's first mass market post-war car and marked the debut of a new 1200cc 40bhp OHV engine that was the direct ancestor of the familiar B-Series but which was very different in detail. The van version modelled here, was available from 1948 and was produced alongside it's pick-up cousin until the range was dropped in 1956 after 140,060 vans/pick-ups had been built.

The 307E was available in either 5cwt or 7cwt form and each was easily distinguishable from each other because while the cheaper model made do with body coloured bumpers, headlamp peaks and grille, the more expensive larger-payload van had all those parts chrome plated. Though originally introduced as carrying the Ford Thames name, this name was deleted in March 1965, and the 307E range was then sold as the Anglia Van.

This van 1054F, was one of only three vehicles produced for London Transport in 1957. In 1961 the vehicle was located at Wood Green and the Whitechapel plate suggests railway use.

The Ford Transit revolutionised industry on all levels when it was announced in October 1965. Able to carry a standard forklift pallet or a touring rock band, its blend of economy and performance endeared it to hauliers the world over. This example worked for the General Electric Company during the 1960's.

No other light commercial vehicle has had such a wide variety of uses as the Transit, think of a task and someone has converted the ever ready Transit to do it. In fact at its launch in 1965 the Transit range contained a staggering seventy-eight different models, and the range has continued to expand.

Although launched in 1949 well before BMC was created, the Morris J Type 10cwt forward control van was obviously pre war in its design origins. The 1476cc, 36bhp side valve engine drove a 3 speed gearbox and although it was larger than its car derived Morris MCV cousin, it carried no greater a payload and sales sufffered because of this.