The AS.37 Autocarro Sahariano was developed from 1937 on the frame of the TL.37 artillery tractor and was especially conceived to be employed in the North African desert.

The first 200 A.S.37 specimens were sent Libya in 1938 and were assigned to Commando del Sahara Libico and to Autogruppo della Tripolitania.

AS.37 crews praised their vehicles for not getting readily stuck in mud and autonomy when carrying out missions, but did feel that the cabin made for a tall silhouette.

[2] The AS 37 (Modificato) (commonly known as the Camionetta Desertica AS.37) started as an unofficial field modification created in 1941 at Hun, Libya.

Initially only two vehicles were modified, which consisted of the covered cabin being removed (to reduce visibility), additional fuel and water tanks stored in racks on the sides and front fenders, and a rotating platform installed at the rear in which a cannon was mounted.