| Commer FC | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rootes Group Chrysler Europe Renault Trucks |
| Production | 1960–1983[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Forward control panel van. Numerous conversions and adaptations to special purposes |
| Powertrain | |
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| 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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- ^ 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.