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When the UK MoD procured the current military Land Rover fleet in 1996, the coil-sprung turbo-diesel inter-cooled engine Defender HS/XD or ‘Wolf’ version which primarily replaced the last of the leaf-sprung and petrol engined Series III fleet mostly built between 1971 and 1984, they also had on strength several thousand naturally aspirated diesel engine pre-Defender (mostly) long and short wheelbase Land Rovers mainly built around 1985-87. As these mid-80's vehicles had a planned service life of 15 years plus an expectation of a few more years in reserve stocks, only 8,000 of the Wolf model (plus 800 similarly engined stretched wheelbase Pulse Ambulances) were procured. However by 2006/7 the roughly 4,000-strong pre-Wolf fleet was both overdue for replacement and also assessed as being no longer compliant with the latest road safety regulations. Tithonus was a means of temporarily solving these issues without buying a fleet of new vehicles.
There is no doubt that UK MoD got its money’s worth with the pre-Wolf Land Rover fleet, which saw active service in quantity in the 1991 Gulf War and on following operations in the Former Yugoslavia, though it was mostly the Wolf which stepped up to the plate for the later conflicts in Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and Iraq, but by 2007 the now 20-year old fleet was getting a little jaded and most of the short wheelbase models had been replaced by their younger Tdi-powered siblings. However the option of buying more Wolf Land Rovers was no longer on the table, as not only had this model only ever been produced for the UK Forces and that part of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps designated to work alongside the Royal Marines, but once the original contract was fulfilled UK MoD expressed no willingness to support Land Rover in keeping the specialist Wolf jigs and pressings in store for future contracts. In 2007 there was no budget available to allow competitive trials, as required under EU rules, for a new vehicle fleet. The option of a mid-life upgrade for the best of the ageing fleet was, however, deemed viable.
It was therefore decided that around £10 million would be spent on cosmetically sprucing up the best 3,700 or so of the remaining pre-Wolf Land Rover fleet to theoretically extend in-service life to over thirty years. That figure, which works out at around £2,700 per vehicle, had to include fitting a new Wolf-style roll-over cage and bodywork strengthening fitments to the rear compartment plus fitting either a new Wolf-style hard top or canopy, and external protection bars also had to be added to the cab as well as a new paint job applied to make the vehicles look a bit smarter. It was suspected that the £10 million figure did not include ABRO staff wages and when the project team were questioned at DVD 2007 they admitted there was no money in the budget for major mechanical upgrades. The brief was simply: To repair the vehicles to field standard, refurbish bulkheads and chassis, renew all brake components, wheel bearings, hub seals and shock absorbers, wax inject chassis and bulkhead, repaint the vehicle and underseal the chassis.
The external inverted safety hoop over the windscreen was bolted to the the door and windscreen hinges and through the wing top and the two welded tubes which ran above and parallel to the door tops were connected through the new hard top to the front internal roll cage hoop by a single bolt. This bolted construction allowed for the top to be removed and the vehicle to be stripped down to waist height for reduced silhouette in combat environments, where safety from enemy attack naturally takes precedence over peacetime road safety considerations. Turning to the rear roll cage cum canopy support, looked quite similar to that of the 1997/8 Wolf model, but it was actually re-engineered by Ricardo to make it stronger. Marketed by the company as ROPS (Roll Over Protection System) the most noticeable internal difference of strengthening was the cross-bracing behind the cab.
Each Tithonus Land Rover was individually selected and fully refurbished by the MoD in 2007-2008 as part of the British Army LEP (Life Extension Programme) The project was to extend the overall service life of the Land Rover's by 10 years, from 20 to 30 years.
Vehicle data -
▪︎Make - Land Rover
▪︎Model - 110 Defender Tithonus Fitted for Radio (FFR)
▪︎Year of manufacture - 1986
▪︎Nationality - British
▪︎Engine - 4 cylinder 2.5 litre diesel, producing approximately 69bhp
▪︎Fuel - Diesel, approximately 25mpg
▪︎Transmission - LT77 5-speed gearbox
▪︎History - Was in military service from 1986 to 2012. The vehicle was bought by the owner in 2015.
(Information from owner).
Informed credited to - www.joint-forces.com/land-rovers/37091-mlr44-tithonus-a-s...
Photographed at the 15th Annual McLean County Antique Auto Club Exhibition on the grounds of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, Illinois on August 6, 2011. The event is co-sponsored by the David Davis Mansion Foundation.
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Photographed at the 2013 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 27-29, 2013.
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Photographed at the 43rd Annual Labor Day Celebration Classic Car Show in Greenview, Illinois on September 3, 2012. The event is sponsored by the Route 97 Cruisaders Car Club.
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Ergonomically shaped controls, such as the gear selection lever, make operation easier. The range control fits your hand naturally, so shifting ranges are easier and more comfortable. The travel control pedal is easy to operate with your toe or heel. All other controls are within easy reach of the operator.
Photographed at the Annual Fred Britenstine Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on the Square in Virden, Illinois on June 18, 2011.
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Photographed at the 12th Annual Cool Cruisers/New Berlin Fire Department Car Show in New Berlin, Illinois on July 28, 2012.
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The AEC Militant (aka ''Milly'') was a post-war development by AEC of the AEC Matador Artillery Tractor used during World War Two. Externally the most noticeable development was the cab, which was considerably enlarged. Unlike the Matador only six-wheel versions were produced. Four-wheel versions are extant, but they are probably conversions and one is a Matador with a Mk.I Militant cab. Other changes included the fitting of a larger, 11.3-litre 6-cylinder, diesel engine and the use of a steel frame for the cab, rather than the ash (fraxinus) wood frame of the Matador. The Militant Mk.I was produced in 6x4 and 6x6 form. Although primarily intended as a replacement for the Matador Artillery Tractor, other variants included an Articulated Lorry Tractor Unit, a General Service or Cargo Lorry with a longer wheelbase and as a chassis for mounting various Cranes, usually supplied by Coles.
The Militant served with the British Army and some other Armies in most parts of the world, it was intended as an improved Artillery Tractor, but after World War Two, the development of large Artillery Pieces was gradually dropped in favour of more effective Rockets and Missiles, making this role largely redundant during the Militant's service life. Crews had mixed views of the Militant, because it had no power steering, it took considerable effort to turn the steering wheel at slow speeds and in difficult conditions. However, it was credited with a good cross-country performance and was often used to recover the six-wheel drive Alvis Stalwart Amphibious Lorries that bogged in difficult conditions. (The Mk.III did have a power assist Steering Ram). Most variants were fitted with a chassis-mounted winch that was driven through the gearbox, this was intended for manoeuvering of the Towed Field Gun and for self-recovery of the vehicle, proved extremely strong and reliable. The Militant gained the nickname ''Knocker'' from its Military Crews which may have been due to the rhythmic sound of the slow-revving engines.
The ''Knocker'' was the nickname of the Mk.I and the one Mk.I CALM was still in service with each RCT Transport Squadron until the AEC fleet was replaced by the Bedford 14 Tonne 6x6 in the early 1990's. AEC Mk.III Recovery Trucks were replaced by Foden GS Recovery 6x6. Many Militants were sold off by the Army in the 1970's and were purchased as Heavy Recovery Vehicles or for forestry use by civilian operators. They were not as popular for forestry operations as their predecessor the Matador because the extra length and an extra axle made them less manoeuvrable in confined spaces. However, some users simply shortened the chassis and removed one axle, effectively creating a more powerful version of the Matador. AEC MK.I Militant's were still in service as late as 1985, the MK.III's were still in service as late as 1990.
▪︎Type: Medium / Heavy Artillery Tractor / Multi-Purpose Support Vehicle / 10-ton Cargo Truck
▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom
▪︎Designer & Manufacturer: AEC (Associated Equipment Company)
▪︎Produced: 1952 to 1964
▪︎Number Built: 3,200
▪︎Variants: O859 (6x4) / O860 (6x6)
▪︎Mass: Unladen 10.3 to 10.5 tons / Length: 24ft 1in / Width: 8ft / Height: 9ft 8in
▪︎Powerplant: AEC A223 straight-six diesel engine, 150bhp
▪︎Drive: 6x4 or part time 6x6
▪︎Transmission: 5F1Rx2
▪︎Suspension: Live axles on semi-elliptical multi-leaf springs inverted at the rear
▪︎Maximum Speed: 25mph.
Information sourced from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AEC_Militant#:~:text=The%20AEC%20Mi...(or%20%22Milly,six%2Dwheel%20versions%20were%20produced.
Photographed at the 1st Annual Scheels & Shields Fundraiser Emergency Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on May 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by Scheels, Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Police Car Owners of America, and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Photographed at the Loco-Motion Cruise-In in Chatham, Illinois on August 18, 2012. Proceeds benefit the Chatham Railroad Museum.
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Photographed at the 7th Annual Mechanicsburg Magic Car & Truck Show in Mechanicsburg, Illinois on May 12, 2012.
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Bobcat UTVs offer two types of suspension for the best driving experience.
The 3600 and 3650 models feature De Dion suspension for towing and hauling. The weight of the trailer load is distributed directly to the tires without compressing the suspension, allowing for increased payload and towing capacities while still managing comfort.
Photographed at the 42nd Annual Labor Day Celebration Classic Car Show in Greenview, Illinois on September 5, 2011. The event is sponsored by the Route 97 Cruisaders Car Club.
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Photographed at the First Annual New Salem Shrine Club Car Show in Petersburg, Illinois on September 15, 2012.
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Photographed at the 13th Annual Cool Cruisers/New Berlin Fire Department Car Show in New Berlin, Illinois on July 27, 2013.
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Photographed at the 2012 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 21-23, 2012.
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Photographed at the 29th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 12, 2012
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Photographed at the 2011 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 23-25, 2011.
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The British Land Rover Lightweight 1/2 ton military vehicle, was supplied in the early 1960's both the Royal Marines, then largely based aboard commando carriers, and the British Army required a vehicle that could be carried by air to replace the Austin Champ. They had taken delivery of the Westland Wessex helicopter, which could carry a 2,500 lb load slung beneath.
The smallest Land Rover available at the time was a Series IIA 88 inch wheelbase, which was too heavy. Land Rover began work on a lightweight version to fit the specifications in 1965. A new modification to the basic Series IIA was devised by making many body components easily detachable and removing many non-essential items. The result was the Land Rover Half-Ton, known widely as the Lightweight or Airportable. In practice, to reduce weight sufficiently for the helicopters of the day to lift them in combat conditions, the tilt (roof) and sticks, the upper parts of the body, the doors and windscreen were removed, to be refitted later. The most significant change, however, was a reduction in width by 4 inches, by redesigning the standard Series IIA axles and fitting shorter half-shafts, which meant it would fit on a standard pallet.
Complete, the 24 volt FFR Lightweight IIA had an unladen weight of 3,329 lb, which was over the specified weight. The term Lightweight appears misleading as a standard 88 Land Rover weighed 2,906 lb, but the higher total weight was due to the various frame reinforcement required for military usage. However, with the removable body panels taken-off it the 24 volt FFR weighed 2,808 lb below the limit. Since improvements to the helicopters meant more lift was available, the MoD accepted it for use. The main applications were actually to be shipped by cargo aircraft or stacked on train wagons, with helicopter transport a rare occurrence. The first production models were completed on 11th November 1968, and production continued until 1984.
Although a very few prototypes had been built between 1965 and 1967, and about six pre-production models early in 1968, Lightweight Series IIA quantity production began on 11th November 1968, with a total of 15 vehicles being produced on that day. The total production of Series IIA Lightweights was between 1,500 and 2,000 vehicles. Later Series IIA models had the headlamps moved out into a revised front wing, to comply with revised lighting regulations. It is easy to confuse later Series IIA models with the Series III, though nothing was changed on these vehicles other than the location of the headlamps.
The Series IIA Lightweight was replaced by the Series III Lightweight in 1972, soon after the replacement of the civilian Series IIA with the Series III. The vehicle remained in essence the same, with a few relatively minor changes, there are detail differences to the chassis, and a revised gearbox had synchromesh on second through fourth gears instead of just third and fourth. In the electrical department the Series III was fitted with an alternator in place of the dynamo of the Series IIA, the new indicator switch incorporates a headlamp flasher and horn, and the ignition switch was now fitted in a new steering column cowl instead of on the dashboard. The Lightweight did retain the earlier Series IIA metal dashboard even after the upgrade. Around 1980, in line with civilian models, the engine had five main bearings instead of three.
Lightweight production ended in 1984, when the parent Land Rover Series III was replaced by the models 90 and 110. A total of 37,897 Lightweights, petrols and diesels, were built.
Propulsion - Rover 4 cylinder-in-line
▪︎Petrol version - 2.25 lltre, 70 bhp at 4,000 rpm, 124 lbf/ft at 2,500 rpm
▪︎Diesel version - 2.25 litre, 62 bhp at 4,000 rpm, 103 lbf/ft at 1,800 rpm
▪︎Operators - over 20 countries besides the British Army.
▪︎Left hand drive (LHD) models were used by the British Armed Forces in support of their NATO commitments.
▪︎Many LHD models were used by the Dutch military and were predominantly fitted with diesel engines.
▪︎Large numbers of this model were built with 24 volt electrical systems, screened ignitions systems and a 90 amp dynamo (generator) for use as FFR (Fitted For Radio) vehicles.
▪︎Royal Marines - a small number were equipped as portees for Wombat recoilless anti-tank weapons.
▪︎A number of these Land Rovers were retro-fitted with hard-tops and lightweight armour in the form of a VPK (Vehicle Protection Kit) mainly for internal security use in Ulster.
▪︎A number were fitted with 'Arctic' heaters for extreme cold climate use, particularly with the Royal Marines in their Arctic Warfare role.
▪︎This model could be fitted with full wading equipment to allow deep water entry from landing craft, again largely for Royal Marines use.
▪︎Used as signal line-layers.
▪︎In RAF use as ''Helistart'' versions to provide ground power for starting helicopters.
▪︎Carrier for the ''Wheelbarrow'' bomb detonation device, in this role most of the vehicle's body was removed.
▪︎A small number were converted to Review Vehicles.
▪︎A large number of vehicles were fitted with hard tops, with or without VPK's, all apparently after production, some for use as radio vehicles.
▪︎Dutch Army variants are easily identified by their diesel engines and turn signal lights positioned on the tops of the wings instead of on the front by headlights, these also had modified tail and brake lights.
Information credited to - en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_1/2_ton_Lightweight
Photographed at the 2013 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 27-29, 2013.
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The Willys-Overland CJ-2A was primarily intended for farming, ranching, and industrial applications.
Photographed at the Chatham Firefighters Local 4490 Car & Truck Show in Chatham, Illinois on October 17, 2010.
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Photographed at Press Preview Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 4, 2011.
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Photographed at the Athens Fall Festival in Athens, Illinois on August 25, 2012. The car show held at the event is sponsored by the Route 97 Cruisaders.
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Photographed at the Sixth Annual Cantrall Car Show in Cantrall, Illinois on July 10, 2011. The show is a fund-raising event for the Cantrall United Methodist Church Men's Club and is held in cooperation with the Cool Cruisers Car Club in Springfield, Illinois.
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According to the owner, this is one of three known open cab power wagons manufactured by the P.E. Van Pelt Fire Engine Company of Oakdale, California (19235-1987). It is believed to have served Walnut Creek, California.
Photographed at the 1st Annual Scheels & Shields Fundraiser Emergency Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on May 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by Scheels, Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Police Car Owners of America, and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Use the optional winch for added peace of mind while working in muddy, snow, rocky, and other challenging work environments.
Photographed at the Annual Fred Britenstine Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on the Square in Virden, Illinois on June 16, 2012.
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Photographed at the 16th Annual Plaza Car & Semi Show in Central Park Plaza, downtown Jacksonville, Illinois on June 9, 2012.
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Photographed at the 43rd Annual Labor Day Celebration Classic Car Show in Greenview, Illinois on September 2, 2013. The event is sponsored by the Route 97 Cruisaders Car Club.
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Motorized lorry of the building firm Trapp in constructing a new track at the depot Britz with in the background EMU's (Großprofil).
Photographed at the 2011 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 23-25, 2011.
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Kiev 88CM with Arstat C f2.8/80mm, Kodak Tmax 400 in D-76 1 1 for 10.5min. 20C
These vehicles have been in production with small variations since 1948, I belive that this one is not that old :-)
I really like these cars, I remeber as a kid back in Colombia and Argentina that most of the Land Rover there were made in Spain by Santana.
They might not be the pretiest but are some of the best all terrain vehicles ever made.
Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club’s 38th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 1, 2012.
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Photographed at the 41st Annual Labor Day Celebration Classic Car Show in Greenview, Illinois on September 6, 2010. The event is sponsored by the Route 97 Cruisaders Car Club.
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Photographed at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 2nd Annual Car Cruise and Cookout in Taylorville, Illinois on June 1, 2013.
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