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United Kingdom - Armoured Cars

Dingo Scout Car 


Variants

Production went through 5 variants which were mostly minor improvements. 6,626 vehicles were produced from 1939 to 1945.
Mk I
original model with four-wheel steering and sliding roof.
Mk IA
as Mark I but with a folding roof.
Mk IB
reversed engine cooling air flow and revised armour grilles for radiator
Mk II
As the Mk IB but with steering on the front wheels only and revision of the lighting equipment.
Mk III
Produced with a waterproofed ignition system. No roof.

Lynx Scout Car
A closely related vehicle, the Lynx Scout Car, or "Car, Scout, Ford Mark I" was produced by Ford Canada in Windsor, Ontario. The Lynx design grafted a Dingo hull onto a chassis fitted with a conventional four wheel drive and running gear. While the engine was much more powerful the gearbox and suspension were inferior. The type entered service at some time around 1943.
  • Mk I.
  • Mk II - strengthened chassis, no roof. extra storage, revised engine grilles
Autoblinda Lince was developed by Lancia, Italy. In 1943-1944, 129 cars were built. They were employed by both German and RSI forces.
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