Chasing a year and engine model

[davinatomax]

Dragged a van out of the bush a little while back and trying to find out some basic information about it as I've got no experience with cars of this age or brand if anyone knows and is happy to help the clueless. Thank you

 

[SantaHul]

I can tell you it’s an early model from the lovely front end. Maybe a 1500 engine. That’s about the limit of my knowledge but there are many clever people on here who’ll be able to tell you all sorts.

 

[admin]

Agree - it is a PA, most likely a 1500 engine but there will be more eagle eyed on here to help!

 

[Panky]

Looks like an early 60's FC 1500 Series 2 or 3. The PA was the first with the 'Lozenge' grill, single front side light and rear handbrake. I know I'm a swat

 

[SantaHul]

Rear handbrake?

 

[Panky]

Yep the handbrake operated on the rear wheels until the PB came along in 1967