The Sherpa was cobbled together from parts of its predecessor, the J4, and many other Leyland models.
Developed on a strictly limited budget in an attempt to compete with the market-leading Ford Transit, the Sherpa eventually overcame a decidedly shaky start and went on to prove that it had real staying power – just like its namesake. Indeed, it remains in production today in the updated form of the LDV Pilot.
The development story
The Sherpa was cobbled together from parts of its predecessor, the J4, and many other Leyland models. |
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Purpose-built vans/pick-ups
This page, from the site's Light Commercials section, features concise, gallery-format information on the various types of Sherpa. The page also covers its close relative, the J4, along with all other similar types of vehicle produced since the formation of BMC. |
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BMC Sanayi TM30 Kapali/Kamyonet
The Sherpa springs a Turkish Delight. |
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The Torcars Sherpas
Torcars of Devon introduced their Sherpa-based models as part of the expansion of their previously Marina-based range. |
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