Specific: Introduced in the
Danish Army just before WW II. The shown vehicle was used
as gun-tractor by an artillery-unit in Holbaek.
Historical: The Ford Thames (AKA Fordson 7V) was
introduced as a replacement for the BBE in 1937, and were
available with a choice of wheelbases to suit payload
capacities of 2 to 5 tons. Although a Perkins diesel
engine was available as option, the standard engine was
the well known Ford V8.
Transfer case: None.
Electrical system: N/A.
without preparation: N/A.
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: N/A.
Additional: Hydraulic brakes became
standard in 1939. When Ford resumed manufacture of
civilian vehicles in 1945, the 7V remained in production
for some years to come.