6. The Beaverette
The very first version of this Light Standard armored car was released in 1940. Its construction was the handiwork of the Standard Motor Company at the behest of Lord Beaverbrook. The company ceased its production after manufacturing an estimated 2,800 units in 1942. The car was mainly used for home defense service and training by the British Army and the Royal Air Force. The Beaverette was extremely heavy, which made it difficult for the soldiers to maneuver.
There were various series of the Beaverette with the first (Mark I) given light armored panels on the sides of the engine hood and three large steel plates welded to the chassis, covering the front and sides of the driving compartment. The second series was entirely different. Its construction was altered hence only featured five plates covering the front, sides, a split roof, and rear. New armored panels completely covered its engine hood, and the curved wings were eliminated.
During world war military plan, the Beaverette were too heavy for their chassis and suffered from suspension and mechanical fatigue. Even though their production was stopped in 1942, about 2,800 units were already delivered.