Daimler Dingo - Variants

Variants

Production went through 5 variants which were mostly minor improvements. 6,626 vehicles were produced from 1939 to 1945.

Mk I

original model with four-wheel steering and sliding roof.

Mk IA

as Mark I but with a folding roof.

Mk IB

reversed engine cooling air flow and revised armour grilles for radiator

Mk II

As the Mk IB but with steering on the front wheels only and revision of the lighting equipment.

Mk III

Produced with a waterproofed ignition system. No roof.

Lynx Scout Car

A closely related vehicle, the Lynx Scout Car, or "Car, Scout, Ford Mark I" was produced by Ford Canada in Windsor, Ontario. The Lynx took a Dingo-type hull and set it on a chassis with four wheel drive taken from the rear mounted engine. While the engine was more powerful than the Dingo's, the gearbox and suspension were inferior. 3255 units were built, entering service sometime around 1943.

• Mk I.
• Mk II - strengthened chassis, no roof. extra storage, revised engine grilles

Another Dingo clone, the Autoblinda Lince was developed by Lancia, Italy. In 1943-1944, 129 cars were built. They were employed by both German and RSI forces.