1960 COMMER 1500 CA MOTORHOME - French registration -

Chassis number 022698 - Bodywork Cabin van converted into motorhome -

Delivered new in France - Period interior. - Historic alternative to the traditional Volkswagen Combi. Produced by the British manufacturer Commer, the utility division of the Rootes Group, the 1500 model (often referred to by the factory name Type CA for "Forward Control") was introduced to the market in 1960.

It is characterized by its cab-forward architecture, placing the driver above the front axle.

This rational design provides maximum interior volume while maintaining a compact footprint and exterior dimensions. The 1960 model year corresponds to the very first production run of the model.

It is powered by an in-line four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 1,494 cm³.

This powertrain came directly from the Rootes Group organ bank, as it also equips contemporary Hillman Minx sedans, thus guaranteeing standardization of parts. Since its launch,...