The Little Van That Roared: An Austin 8's American Heart You're looking at a piece of British post-war history, but trust us, you've never seen an Austin 8 quite like this. Imagine Britain in 1947. Emerging from the shadows of World War II, a nation defined by resilience and, yes, austerity. Rationing was a fact of life, and on the roads, dependable, economical workhorses were essential. Vehicles like this 1947 Austin 8 panel van. These little vans, practical and unassuming, were the backbone of