Military vehicles are for special interest. As a former wagon driver in the military, it brings back good memories when I come across a Gems, Kvarting or Valp. I myself started with a GMC 6×6 and ended up as a truck driver on a Scania hook truck. Here is a photo series of vintage French military vehicles.

Peugeot P4 "Geländewagen"

 

 

 

 
From 1981 to 2019, the "Geländewagen" was in active service in the French military. The French variant was built in France to the same specifications as the Austrian cars Steyr-Daimler-Puch, but equipped with engines and gearboxes from Peugeot. The first ones got engines from the Peugeot 504 and gearboxes from the Peugeot 604.

Citroën Traction Avant

Before the war, Citroen Traction Avant were used as police cars in several countries. For example, the Oslo police department is said to have been delivered several Citroen 11 Sports in 1937. These cars were probably also in service during the war – and not least during the liberation. In France, commemorations are held for D-Day and the liberation. The Citroen in the pictures above has been used in several local celebrations, including the liberation of Perpignan, – but I do not know if it was actually in use as a service car at the historical times. In any case, it is an authentic 1930s car with battle lights from the days of the war.

Renault R2087 Gôelette

After the war, it was decided that the French military should be equipped with vehicles manufactured in France. Heavy trucks were built by Citroen, while Renault was commissioned to build light trucks. From the 1950s, the Renault R2087 was delivered, based on the Gôelette with 4×4 and approximately 1000 kg payload, 2.2 liter side-ventilated gasoline engines taken from the civilian Gôelette series. These vehicles were well suited to transporting crews and equipment into the field.

 

 

 

ACMAT VT4

From 2019, this vehicle was deployed as a successor to the G-Wagen-based Peugeot P4. The VT4 – Véhicule tactique 4X4 – is a modified variant of the American Ford Everest II produced at the ACMAT factory in Saint-Nazaire, France – a factory that previously produced trucks for Renault. The engines in the VT4 produce 220 hp and can run on degraded fuel grades. The cars can withstand airdrops and accommodate 5 people – 4 in combat gear.

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The French G-Class that existed until recently
Tactic Vehicle 4×4