Forward control panel van. Numerous conversions and adaptations to special purposes
Powertrain
Engine
1,494 cc (91.2 cu in) I4
1,592 cc (97.1 cu in) I4
1,724 cc (105.2 cu in) I4[2]
1,621 cc (98.9 cu in) Perkins 4.99 diesel I4
1,760 cc (107 cu in) Perkins 4.108 diesel I4
Transmission
4-speed manual
4-speed manual + Laycock overdrive (from 1973)[2]
Automatic (special order)[3]
Dimensions
Length
170 in (4,318 mm)[2]
Width
75 in (1,905 mm)[2]
Kerb weight
1,200–1,499 kg (2,646–3,305 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor
Commer Express[4]
Successor
Talbot Express Dodge 50 series[5]
The Commer FC was a forward control commercial vehicle produced by Commer from 1960 to 1976. During its lifespan, it was developed into the Commer PB in 1967, and the Commer SpaceVan in 1974. After the Rootes Group, which owned Commer, was purchased by Chrysler, the SpaceVan was also sold under the Dodge, DeSoto and Fargo marques. From 1976 onwards, the van was only sold as the Dodge SpaceVan, and it remained in production until 1983.
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^ abcdGoffey, Chris (23 November 1974). Garnier, Peter (ed.). "Easy living, hard driving: Commer Auto-sleeper C20 two berth". Autocar. Vol. 141, no. 4074. p. 26.
^McLachlan, A.S.; Kipp, D.E. (October 1969). "A New System for the Detection of V.H.F. Sound-Radio Receivers and V.H.F. and U.H.F. Television Receivers". The Post Office Electrical Engineers' Journal. 62 (part 3): 148.
^"Auction Site Classic: 1980 Dodge Spacevan – Can 27,000 Telephone Engineers be Wrong?". 12 March 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
^"Dodge Spacevan / Telecom Van (Fargo F-series, Dodge K-series, Commer PA and PB vans)". Allpar. Fortunately, those who needed chassis cabs could get a new Dodge 50, well into the 1980s, -even if they wanted it to be electrically powered.
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