219 Land Rover Series III HT Lightweight (1971-85)
Land Rover Series III HT Lightweight (1971-85) Engine 2250cc S6 Petrol
Registration Number 53 GF 92
LAND ROVER SET
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The MOD started ordering Land Rovers in batches from late 1949. Rover convinced the MOD that, considering the quantities of Land Rovers they were considering ordering, that the standard 1.6-litre engine would suffice.
By the late 1970s, the British Army had acquired around 9,000 Series III models, which were mainly a special 'Heavy Duty' version of the 109-inch (2,800 mm) Soft Top. These models had improved suspension components and a different chassis cross-member design. These were produced in 12-volt 'GS' models and 24-volt 'FFR' versions.
But in general the Army used the Air-Portable 1/2 ton, 88-inch (2,200 mm) "Lightweight" version. The Lightweight was in service by many armies all over the world. In Europe even the Dutch Landmacht and the Danish Army used the Land-Rover Lightweight. Instead of the petrol engine the Dutch and Danish Lightweights had diesel engines. Instead of the canvas top the Dutch ones had PVC tops.
Shot taken 10.06.2012 at the Bromley Pagaent of Motoring REF 85-219
219 Land Rover Series III HT Lightweight (1971-85)
Land Rover Series III HT Lightweight (1971-85) Engine 2250cc S6 Petrol
Registration Number 53 GF 92
LAND ROVER SET
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The MOD started ordering Land Rovers in batches from late 1949. Rover convinced the MOD that, considering the quantities of Land Rovers they were considering ordering, that the standard 1.6-litre engine would suffice.
By the late 1970s, the British Army had acquired around 9,000 Series III models, which were mainly a special 'Heavy Duty' version of the 109-inch (2,800 mm) Soft Top. These models had improved suspension components and a different chassis cross-member design. These were produced in 12-volt 'GS' models and 24-volt 'FFR' versions.
But in general the Army used the Air-Portable 1/2 ton, 88-inch (2,200 mm) "Lightweight" version. The Lightweight was in service by many armies all over the world. In Europe even the Dutch Landmacht and the Danish Army used the Land-Rover Lightweight. Instead of the petrol engine the Dutch and Danish Lightweights had diesel engines. Instead of the canvas top the Dutch ones had PVC tops.
Shot taken 10.06.2012 at the Bromley Pagaent of Motoring REF 85-219