Rootes Group introduced the BF van (reckoned to denote Bantam Forward-control) in 1953, fitted with a 2260cc four-cylinder petrol engine from the Humber Hawk or a2260cc four-cylinder diesel option. It was sold under both Commer and Karrier marque names, but the BF designation was largely absent from period brochures. It had a steel body,4-speed synchromesh gearbox and telescopic hydraulic dampers. There was a ¾ton (15cwt) van, a one-ton (20cwt) version with a 111in.wheelbase and 280 cu. ft. load capacity,and a 1½-ton (30cwt) with a 123in.wheelbase and 300cu. ft. load capacity. Sliding side doors allowed the driver to hop in and out easily
