History
| Manufacturer | British Leyland (Austin Morris) |
|---|---|
| Also called | Morris Sherpa |
| Production | 1974–1982 |
| Predecessor | Morris J4 |
| Successor | Freight Rover Sherpa |
| Class | Van |
| Manufacturer | Freight Rover |
|---|---|
| Production | 1982–1984 |
| Predecessor | Leyland Sherpa |
| Successor | Freight Rover 200 Series |
| Class | Van |
| Manufacturer | Freight Rover |
|---|---|
| Production | 1984–1989 |
| Predecessor | Freight Rover Sherpa |
| Successor | Leyland DAF 200 Series |
| Class | Van |
| Related | Freight Rover 300 Series |
| Manufacturer | Leyland DAF |
|---|---|
| Also called | DAF 200 Series |
| Production | 1989–1997 |
| Predecessor | Freight Rover 200 Series |
| Successor | LDV Pilot |
| Class | Van |
| Related | Leyland DAF 400 Series |
Hewn from the Morris/BMC J4 & JU250 vans of the 60s, the core vehicle went through a series of developments, the main one being the revision of the forward control layout of the J4 and moving the engine ahead of the cab and accessible via a bonnet. This allowed the wheelbase to be extended resulting in greater stability, payload, side loading and the distinctive 'Sherpa' profile (though the last of the J4s and the first Sherpa are largely identical from the rear). The Sherpa gave way to the Freight Rover 200 Series and in turn the Leyland DAF 200 Series before finally becoming the Pilot after LDV was formed in 1993. It was originally designed to be built on car production lines which led to it having a narrow track. This feature was made into a virtue in later publicity by stressing its ability in narrow city streets.
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