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During the interwar years, the Rolls-Royce Armored Car existed in limited numbers with British, Irish and Polish forces. In 1920, the British Army authorized a modernization program to bring the vehicle up to new required standards, producing the RRAC "1920 Pattern Mk I" with its reinforced radiator armor and all-new wheel installations. A further revision of the design that year added a commander's cupola to the roof and this produced the RRAC "1920 Pattern Mk IA" designation. By 1940, at least 34 of these vehicles were refitted with the Boys Anti-Tank Rifle coupled with a .303 Bren machine gun which broadened the tactical usefulness of the vehicle.

Beyond their use in World War 1, RRACs were also featured in the Irish Civil War (1922-1923) where their policing qualities could be best put to use against unarmored guerilla-type forces in an urban environment. Some 13 RRACs were handed over to the Irish government.

Despite their Great War origins, the Rolls-Royce Armored Car was still present in the British inventory by the time of World War 2. At least 76 examples were still on hand. As such, their fighting contribution was primarily centered in North Africa. around 1944 before they were given up for good. Irish-owned versions managed to outlive their usefulness into the mid-1950s.

The Rolls is shown in the "Caunter Scheme". Named after the officer who is credited with devising it, the three-colour straight-edged camouflaged system used on British vehicles in the Middle East in 1940 and 1941.

Artwork available here:
www.cafepress.com/makecargonow

Description
During the interwar years, the Rolls-Royce Armored Car existed in limited numbers with British, Irish and Polish forces. In 1920, the British Army authorized a modernization program to bring the vehicle up to new required standards, producing the RRAC "1920 Pattern Mk I" with its reinforced radiator armor and all-new wheel installations. A further revision of the design that year added a commander's cupola to the roof and this produced the RRAC "1920 Pattern Mk IA" designation. By 1940, at least 34 of these vehicles were refitted with the Boys Anti-Tank Rifle coupled with a .303 Bren machine gun which broadened the tactical usefulness of the vehicle.

Beyond their use in World War 1, RRACs were also featured in the Irish Civil War (1922-1923) where their policing qualities could be best put to use against unarmored guerilla-type forces in an urban environment. Some 13 RRACs were handed over to the Irish government.

Despite their Great War origins, the Rolls-Royce Armored Car was still present in the British inventory by the time of World War 2. At least 76 examples were still on hand. As such, their fighting contribution was primarily centered in North Africa. around 1944 before they were given up for good. Irish-owned versions managed to outlive their usefulness into the mid-1950s.

The Rolls is shown in the "Caunter Scheme". Named after the officer who is credited with devising it, the three-colour straight-edged camouflaged system used on British vehicles in the Middle East in 1940 and 1941.

Artwork available here:
www.cafepress.com/makecargonow