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Rutland M4 2-ton van - 678 UXJ at Swindon 2011 - IMG 1604

1952 Rutland M4 - 2-ton laundry van 678 UXJ at Strawberries and Steam nr Swindon in 2011

Rutland was a brand name used by Manton Motors based at Croydon in Surrey, Motor Traction Ltd and Waggon Rutland of New Addington. The Company was fouded by Frank Manton. Various vehicle models were badged as Rutland, Manton and MTN depending on the market. They were produced between 1947 and 1957. They build vehicle from 1 ton van up to large 4 axle trucks using components from makers such as AEC & Perkins.

In 1954 The Rutland Clipper a 30ft coach chassis was introduced. This 41-seater coach was sold to West Kent Motors. In 1955 two more examples were built.

Most of the companies models had bird related names.

The company ceased trading in 1957 and the premises sold to Dees of Croyden a Ford dealer who retained the Manton Motors name. Manton Motors was then a Chrysler UK (Rootes) dealer for many years.[1]

AUGUST 2019 Company History Updates

Made between 1947 and 1957 by Manton Motors of Croydon, Motor Traction and Waggon Rutland of New Addington. Badged as Rutland, Manton and MTN.

  • 1954 The Rutland Clipper was built, a 30ft coach chassis . This 41-seater coach was sold to West Kent Motors.
  • 1955 Two more of this model were built.
  • 1957 The company ceased trading.

Model range[]

  • Rutland M4 Van 2 Ton
  • Rutland Albatross Lorry 4X2 6/7 Ton 
  • Rutland Clipper Bus 4X2 
  • Rutland Clipper Coach 4X2
  • Rutland Condor Lorry 6X2 7 Ton
  • Rutland Cranecarrier 6X4
  • Rutland Dumptruck 6X4 
  • Rutland Eagle Truck 6X4 7 Ton
  • Rutland Stuka Lorry 4X2 7 Ton
  • Rutland Toucan Truck 4X2 5/6 Ton

Photo Gallery Of Original RUTLAND-MTN Motorvehicles 

 
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