 By the mid 1950s, Ford lagged well behind the competition in the light commercial market.The model still on offer until 1957 was the trusty but antiquated Fordson E83W, released in 1938.Studies were therefore made of the competition in this sector, with the Morris Commercial 10 cwt and 15/20 cwt models, of prewar design; Austin 10 cwt, and later their 25 cwt; Trojan 15 cwt van; and the Bedford 10/12 cwt model all coming in for scrutiny.