​This is an exceptional piece of British military history: an original Automotive Precis manual produced by the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (SEME) in Bordon, Hampshire. Dated November 1973, this manual was the primary instructional text for REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) technicians during the early deployment of the iconic CVR(T) family of vehicles.

​Vehicle Coverage
​The manual provides comprehensive technical data and "Automotive" specifics for the full Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance range, including:
​Tracked (CVR T): Scorpion (FS), Scimitar (30), Striker (GW), Spartan (APC), Samson (RECY), Sultan (COMD), and Samaritan (AMB).
​Wheeled (CVR W): Fox (30) and Vixen (REC).

​Technical Content
​Unlike standard user handbooks, this Precis offers deep-dive technical insights intended for maintainers and engineers. Key sections include:
​Engine & Lubrication: Detailed schematics for the Jaguar J60 engine, including oil relief valve housing and heat exchanger circuits.
​Transmission: In-depth analysis of the TN15 gearbox, including hydraulic control valves, gear trains, and the centrifugal clutch assembly.
​Maintenance Procedures: Specific instructions for valve clearance adjustments, cylinder head replacement, and timing chain tensioning (referencing specialized tool 1770).
​Braking & Electrical: Full-page diagrams of the main/parking brake systems and electrical distribution panels (including the NBC fan and ignition circuits).

​Condition Report
​Format: Housed in its original, heavy-duty blue four-ring binder.
​Internal Pages: The pages remain clean, crisp, and fully legible. All complex fold-out diagrams and "diagrammatic" illustrations are intact.

​Provenance/Annotations: This manual features occasional period hand-written annotations throughout. These are authentic markings likely made by a service technician or instructor at SEME, providing a unique "service-used" character that adds to its historical value.

​Collector’s Note
​Original 1970s SEME manuals are increasingly difficult to find, especially in this complete condition. This is an essential reference for a CVR(T) owner, a military vehicle restorer, or a serious collector of Cold War-era militaria.

Shipping and Bundling Notice
​Please Note: To ensure you get the best shipping rate, please purchase items individually (easiest method), or contact me directly before payment to create a custom bundled listing. The eBay automated postage calculator does not always accurately combine weights for these manuals, and I want to avoid you receiving a further charge for shipping when they arrive, or a delay in delivery. If you are looking to buy multiple titles, send me a quick message first and I will set up the optimum postage bundle just for you!