Commer: The British Manufacturer That Made The World’s Weirdest Engine

For the true automotive enthusiast, it’s always interesting to learn about lesser-known car brands – particularly, those that played a significant role in the shaping of the modern automotive landscape. Now, imagine a time when British and American roads were alive with sturdy vans and trucks – not just luxury British cars from Jaguar and Rolls-Royce. Sure, vans and trucks aren’t uncommon today, but a good few decades ago, these vans and trucks were born in the gritty workshops of Luton and Dunstable in the UK. And the vans and trucks in question wore a badge representative of a name that was once on everyone’s lips: Commer.