Bespoke handling ltd are a specialist logistics company who transport and store highvalue cars, plant machinery and military vehicles worldwide. The official website for the alvis fighting vehicle society. Weve got big rigs from both sides of the atlantic, flat out at high speed on the racetracks of europe and crawling along axle deep in mud. The first products manufactured at the plant, were stationary and motor engin. One a mark 1 general service vehicle in british and swedish use. A mk2 stalwart registration nop 225f and two saracens are featured in altern8s video for evapor8. I liked the idea of having six wheels so close to each other, because if offered good traction and good weight distribution. Bring a trailer post craigslist ad 4wd online, alvis article. An alvis stalwart is used in the fourth modesty blaise novel a taste for death by the characters to escape from the roman city of mus and cross the sahara to the north african coast. Hd photos and wallpapers of alvis stalwart manufactured by alvis. We take a look at the best of classic kenworths as they celebrate their 75th anniversary, check out military models under test and explore the amphibious 6x6 alvis stalwart tank support vehicle. Alvis car and engineering company, british luxury car and military vehicle manufacturer which later became alvis plc.
Giant military truck test drive alvis stalwart with shane lynch. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Alvis plc formerly united scientific holdings plc, a defence contractor which acquired alvis cars and became the uks largest armoured vehicle manufacturer. Download alvis stalwart 6x6 offroad download video alvis stalwart 6x6 offroad directly from youtube. After few moments will be generated link to download video and you can start downloading. History of the english car brand alvis began in 1919 and begins with the welshman thomas george john engineer and high specialist naval architecture. The alvis stalwart fv620, informally known by servicemen as the stolly, is a highly mobile amphibious military truck built by alvis that served with the british army from 1966 until the 1980s. Alvis fighting vehicle society official website the afv society. The original had two dowty jetdrives in it for propulsion but i decided as it was going to be semiscale and not strict scale, to do my own thing in the drive department. Bespoke handling have a wealth of experience in sea, air and road freight as well as the advantage of handling customs clearance and printing ata carnet documents in house within minutes.
The alvis stalwart is fully amphibious with minimal preparation. Salvage squad stolly tv episode 2002 plot summary imdb. See more ideas about amphibious vehicle, military vehicles and armored vehicles. Home icons transport 1960 matchbox cars alvis stalwart icon. Click here for a free digital edition download of the spring military vehicles issue. Stalwart 6x6 amphi the norwegian way to go into the water remember 9 tonnes. The stalwart, formally classified by the british army as truck, high mobility load carrier.
The chassis was complex but compact, built almost exclusively with liftarms. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. The alvis stalwart comes out of wood into water and then out on the other side of river. Once the wonder wagon of the british army, this 15ton giant is now riddled with holes, but the team are confident they will have it floating again if lee can track down spare. I have chosen to model the alvis stalwart truck because it was one of the. Alvis stalwart shannons insurance, specialist in providing car insurance, motorcycle insurance, and home insurance products for motoring enthusiasts who drive imported, modified, classic, veteran or vintage cars. These short videos show a small part of our business and are not professionally filmed as you will see. I built this alvis stalwart a while ago, a british army amphibious supply truck, the amphibious bit of course being the interest as a boating person. Alvis stalwart icon free download as png and ico formats. Alvis stalwart driving experience acf team building. Alvis stalwart 6x6 military truck amphibious offroad military vehicle web by militaryvehicleweb. Lee hurst presents another restoration challenge as claire, jerry and axel are handed the task of restoring an alvis stalwart amphibious truck to its former glory. Northern ireland is the only part of the uk that shares a land border with another.
National alvis day 1961 crystal palace midland section team, e chilcott k ledbrook r buck e dewey p thompson 2793 25795 pxr 115 9741 1250 tj 24300 hhs 7 2801 12071 speed 20 sc ky 9898 2811. Be safe, be well, and keep em rolling, john ag editor, military vehicles magazine. Alvis 3 litre special following the end of world war 2 alvis remerged with a range of cars, based on their pre war chassis. It was a piece of shite,expensive and a pain in the arse to maintain,limited on track mileage,average xcountry capability,a joy to drive on the road not,and you couldnt look at the engine unless,you unloaded whatever you had on the back,if you swum one,nine times out of ten,the rubbers on the load compartment leaked,wow. The alvis stalwart is a true legend among all terrain vehicle enthusiasts. This is an alvis stalwart amphibious vehicle taking a short trip up the river thames during the traditional boat festival in 2016. Jpg place of origin united kingdom specifications weight 9 tonnes 9. Learn more about stalwartalvis amphibious on bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Alvis stalwart assists an artic at the 2009 war and peace show pt1 by andyscammell.
For context the car also appears in a promo video which you are welcome to share around the alvis community and on our website our project may interest others. Stalwart high mobility load carrier among the most iconic british military truck designs of the cold war is the. Media in category alvis stalwart the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Founded in 2005, the afv society is the biggest uk collection of modern british military vehicles and. Nov 16, 2010 me,the rose tinted glasses,are in abundance. This amphibious vehicle was used in a variety of roles by the british army and other operators.
Alvis stalwart for sale in uk 19 used alvis stalwarts. The alvis stalwart, new cross country amphibious load carrier, emerging from water and running onto beach before it disappears into the woodland. In the video they also look at our abandoned beer wagon on the gaming table. This unique 6x6 swimming vehicle was designed as a high capacity 5 ton high mobility load carrier hmlc, and saw extensive service over several decades in all theatres of operation with the british army. Topworldauto photos of alvis stalwart photo galleries. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Fv622 alvis stalwart now sitting in 15m of water at the national diving and activity centre. Fitted with 3 tonne crane, 5500 kg self recovery winch 2x 500kg water jets, independent torsion bar suspension and dual circult 4 pot caliper disc brakes on all wheels. Alvis stalwart dunsfold 2015 military vehicles, armored.
The prototype fv620 alvis stalwart, new cross country amphibious load carrier, emerging from water and running onto beach before it disappears into the woodland. Buy alvis car manuals and literature and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The stalwart was a private venture by alvis that was adopted and entered service with the. Oct 03, 2014 alvis commentates on shulks trailer revised riesonomura. Alvis stalwart now loaded with army personnel takes to the water.
Our spring clean event is on just now meaning 10% off 170 recent releases and this includes some of our 28mm terrain pieces such as the new crates and boxes, beer barrels and discarded kitchen. Jan 01, 2018 mong the most iconic british military truck designs of the cold war is the fv620 stalwart family of vehicles. As with many manufacturers there was no time or money to develop new products, therefore the ta14 was really a freshened up pre war 1270 introduced in 1938. Since the beginning of its existence the company tg john ltd. Thank you please check out our shop below for more great bargains sophiestock trade and gifts sophiestock store. Great model, supplied as a collection of parts files to allow for easy printing and assembly. The stalwart was a private venture by alvis that was adopted and entered service with the british army in 1966 as a general transport truck in preference to the fv431. It is a sixwheeled amphibious load carrier capable of carrying a payload of five tons over crosscountry terrain and inland waters. The alvis stalwart, new cross country amphibious load carrier, emerging from water and running onto. Alvis stalwart in new zealand 1st swimdunk by nzstolly. Tales of a soldier attempting to swim a fv620 alvis stalwart across the english channel have been considered by many to be an army urban myth investigation of the times archives has indicated that something like this did actually occur. The stalwart, formally classified by the british army as truck, high mobility load carrier hmlc, 5 ton, 6 x 6, alvis stalwart and informally known by servicemen as the stolly, is a highly mobile amphibious military truck built by alvis that served with the british army from 1966 until 1992 history. In addition to that, do i need a hgv license to drive one of these. I am building up a cold war british army for northag, so i decided to scale to 1.
The hull is the vehicle chassis, the engine is situated under the load deck in the rear of the hull and the gearboxes, differentials and transfer. Heavy military vehicles for sale milweb classifieds. Tankograd 9027 fv620 stalwart high mobility load carrier. The alvis salamander raf mk6 i think im correct in saying, braking system differs from its brothers the saladin, stalwart and saracen, so i believe anyway. A video about the alvis and more pictures after the jump. A number of automotive components are interchangeable. It is a series of 6x6, amphibious, highmobility load carriers designed and manufactured by alvis that served in the british army over a period of thirty years, from 196393. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. The united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland commonly known as the united kingdom, the uk and incorrectly britain and england is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental europe. The stalwart, formally classified by the british army as truck, high mobility load carrier hmlc, 5 ton, 6 x 6, alvis stalwart and informally known by servicemen as the stolly, is a highly mobile amphibious military truck built by alvis that served with the british army from 1966 until 1992. Sep 14, 2008 alvis stalwart stuck in the water recovered by a scammell explorer duration. Alvis stalwart driving experience devon a unique corporate awayday experience in this amphibious 6 wheel drive carrier powering effortlessly through the deep water filled ditches. This short video is a road trip to the east coast to inspect an military alvis stalwart for. Alvis stalwart icon pack is a collection of high quality icons for user to free download.
I have chosen to model the alvis stalwart truck because it was one of the shortest offroad vehicles with three axles. Alvis stalwart 6x6 military truck amphibious offroad. Military vehicles magazine free download military trader. The country includes the island of great britain,northern ireland, and many smaller islands. All photos of the car alvis stalwart can be downloaded for free on the pc. Alvis continued making commercial and military vehicles after automobile production ended. Bring a trailer post craigslist ad 4wd online, alvis article read the rest of this entry. British military vehicle, an alvis stalwart, amphibious truck, built in crane, 4 wheel steering. The alvis stalwart 9 tonnes rolls royce engine on vimeo. Alvis stalwart stuck in the water recovered by a scammell explorer duration. This 6 wheel drive amphibious vehicle is now serving as a diver attraction. Just chose the format and click on the button download.
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