Description
The FV620 Stalwart is a highly mobile military truck most known for serving the British Army. The vehicle was designed with a welded hull/ chassis giving the Stalwart amphibious capability. The Stalwart is powered by a Rolls Royce water cooler 8-cylinder petrol engine producing 220bhp with 6 driven wheels through the Alvis' 5-speed transmission. With the ability to carry 5 tonnes on board and tow a maximum of 10 tonnes that Stalwart is an incredibly rare machine in this day. Weighing 8500kgs, the Alvis is propelled through the water by a vectored thrust water jets with a cruising speed of 6 knots. Inside the vehicle, a 3 seat cabin and waterproof seals mean entry is gained via a hatch in the roof. Restored in 2015 by Carmichael, used as rescue vehicle there after till being purchased and cosmetically restored by our founder in 2020, following a £15, 000 transmission overhaul earlier in the year, the Mk1 Alvis is now refinished in Willow Green in fully working order and all swim gear intact and working. Significant extrasPhotographed pre hub align, available for viewing at The Old Cinema Thirsk.
