Underfloor-engined forward control 5- & 7-ton trucks with QX cab built by British Light Steel Pressings (BLSP), a Rootes subsidiary company.
R Series Mark I
Produced from 1948 to 1951. Distinguishing features:
• small Commer badge • only one rear window in cab • side lights in guards
• wipers at bottom of windscreen • non–pressurized screw–on radiator cap
• flat, open bottom step (dangerous when wet!)
R Series Mark II
Produced from 1952 to 1954. Distinguishing features:
• small Commer badge • 3 rear windows • side lights in alloy steps
• wipers top of windscreen • pressurised radiator cap
• modified bottom step
With thanks to Howard Pettigrew and Hugh Boultbee
1950 Commer R EFK63
1951 Commer Wrt GRX36
1952 Commer QX HSA334
1950 Commer KRT920
1952 Commer QX Angus PKL10
1953 Commer QX MNM328
1951 Commer MUR530
1952 Commer QX OKT772
1953 Commer QX ORT875
1953 Commer RKR194
1956 Commer QX TVF801
1962 Commer QX PE 4845DD
1958 Commer 95A QX5 YUE957
1961 Commer QX 935FAO
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