Commando support for British skiers
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CHRYSLER is supplying a Commer Commando support vehicle, based on the G08 chassis, to the British Men's Alpine Ski Team. It has a purpose-built body constructed and equipped by Rootes Maidstone Ltd.
The van is powered by the optional 94kW (126 bhp) V8 petrol engine. Gearbox is a Chrysler five-speed synchromesh unit with overdrive.
The vehicle has a fully insulated integral van body made of aluminium over a timber frame. Inside are reclining seats for five people, including the driver, placed in two rows. Direct access can be gained from the driving and passenger area into the rear of the van, which has been fitted out as a workshop and ski store.
A translucent blister in the roof gives extra headroom. Along one wall runs a ski waxing table to enable the skiers to select and apply their wax out of sight of rivals. A generator has been fitted to provide electricity.