The BGV3 (British General Vehicle Type 3), also known as the Light Six 30cwt or Standard India Office Model,  replaced the BGV2 in 1929. It had a new chassis and used the 3705cc 20/60 petrol engine. Production continued until 1935 going through BGV4 and BGV5 variants. Around 600 were made.

As well as military sales, the chassis was offered to the civilian market as the 20/60.

A modified version of the chassis with larger engine was used for the Crossley Mk1 armoured car.

A Kegresse half track version was also made.

Chassis numbers were in either the 60xxx range.

BODY STYLES

The BGV3 chassis fitted with a staff car body. The body was built by Charles Roberts of Wakefield, Yorkshire.

Photo - Imperial War Museum collection.

The BGV3 with truck body.

Photos - Imperial War Museum collection.

In chassis form the BGV3 cost £765.

SPECIFICATION