Only 333 pieces are to be manufactured.
-In 1930, the British Post Office wanted to promote and advertise airmail services. As a result, we have set up special occasional post boxes in various locations throughout the UK and have installed our own vehicles to handle the new airmail services. Instead of using the common red color, I painted both the box and the vehicle in blue.
-In 1934, one vehicle was added. However, not only was this vehicle different in color from a regular delivery van, but its design was also extraordinary.
-The one-off vehicle was for promotional purposes only.
-Unique car body designed by the sculptor Maurice Prosper Lampert. Maurice Prosper Lampert was known for his public sculpture and he was 29 at the time.
-His design complied with aerodynamic guidelines and was therefore oriented towards the latest automotive designs of the time.
-Based on the Morris Commercial chassis with a standard wheelbase ([15cwt]), he molded a rounded, curved body with tail fins that impressed with features.
-The steel plate car body was manufactured by [Duple Bodies and Motors Ltd], painted in mid-blue color and had the Royal Mail logo on both doors.
-In August 1938, all vehicles withdrew from airmail services.
-The van was repainted in red and started normal service by the end of the year.
-The special and streamlined vehicle was first displayed at the Glasgow Empire Exhibition and then returned to London where the special body was removed and replaced with a standard body for normal service.
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