Leyland Retriever (British)

Description

The Leyland Retriever was a 6×4 medium tactical truck produced by Leyland Motors for the British Army between 1939 and 1945. Designed for general utility, it featured a robust chassis and a 6-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine delivering around 73 horsepower.

With a payload capacity of approximately three tonnes, the Retriever was used extensively across all major theatres of war. Early models had open cabs with canvas covers, while later versions included metal doors and windscreens for improved crew protection. A notable variant was the Beaver-Eel, an armoured adaptation used by the RAF for airfield defence.

One of the most famous Retrievers served as Field Marshal Montgomery’s mobile headquarters, now preserved at the Imperial War Museum. In total, 6,542 units were built, and their reliability and versatility made them a key component of British wartime logistics.

• Model: Leyland Retriever 
• Country/Army: British & Commonwealth
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Wargame3D
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown.
• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These are designed by Bergman or TigerAce1945.