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The ZiL-131 is a general purpose 3.5 ton 6x6 Military Truck designed in the Soviet Union, it was developed from a commercial ZiL-130 4x4 Cargo Truck, which was produced in large numbers. Production of the ZiL-131 commenced in 1966, it replaced the previous ZiL-157. Production ceased in 1994 with nearly 1,000,000 of these Trucks produced. It was widely used by the Soviet Military. Despite its age the ZiL-131 is still used by the Russian Military, as well as a number of other Military Forces.

The ZIL-131 was introduced in 1966, it is a Military version of the ZIL-130, and the two trucks share many components, the ZIL-131 6x6 has the same equipment as the GAZ-66 and Ural-375D. The ZIL-130 / 131 was in production at the ''AMUR'' truck plant (as the AMUR 531340) with both gasoline and diesel engines, until 2012 when AMUR shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

The ZiL-131 has a conventional layout, the baseline model is a Cargo Truck, which has a payload capacity of 7,716lb off-road and 11,023lb on hard surface roads. It is used to carry Troops, Cargo and other Military Equipment. Cargo area is covered with bows and canvas cover, the Unit can also tow Trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 8,818lb off-road and 14,330lb on hard surface roads. The all-metal cab of this truck provides seating for the driver and two passengers. The ZiL-131 is powered by a V8 petrol Engine, developing 150hp, the engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, driving a permanent All-Wheel Drive, however the front axle can be disconnected on hard surface roads. It is fitted with a Central Tyre Inflation Systems, and a Self-Recovery Winch was fitted to the front of some models.

Variants of the ZiL-131 include a ZiL-131V Tractor Unit for towing Semi-Trailers, ZiL-131D Dump Truck and Fuel and Water Bowsers / Tankers. It is also used as a chassis for the ''Grad-1 Artillery Rocket System'' later replaced by an improved variant, the ZiL-131N, introduced in 1986. In 1995 a new ZiL-4334 was proposed as a replacement of the ZiL-131N. A small number of these Trucks are in service with the Russian Army. Though it was generally replaced in service by Ural-4320 and KamAZ Mustang Series Military Trucks.

▪︎Manufacturer: ZiL

▪︎Also Called: Amur-53135

▪︎Production: 1964 to 2012

▪︎Assembly: Moscow Russia

▪︎Class: Truck / Utility Vehicle

▪︎Engine: 6.0L ZIL-130 V8

▪︎Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

▪︎Wheel base: 12ft 5in

▪︎Length: 21ft 10in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 7ft 10in

▪︎Curb weight: 9,480lb

▪︎Predecessor: ZIL-157

▪︎Successor: ZIL-4334

▪︎Cab Design: Forward Engine

▪︎Seating Capacity: 3 Crew

▪︎Curb weight: 14,770lb

▪︎Payload: 11,023lb plus trailer on road / 7,716lb plus trailer 8,818lb off road

▪︎Suspension: Solid Axles with Leaf Springs

▪︎Powerplant: V8 gasoline (carburetor) ZIL-130 6,960cc Engine

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with Pneumatic Control

▪︎Length: 23ft 1in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 8ft 2in

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 10in

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 45 gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 5.9mpg‑US / 7.1 mpg‑Imperial

▪︎Price: $7,300 to $8,300 USD.

Sourced from en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIL-131

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Bandvagn 202 (Bv 202) is an amphibious oversnow tracked articulated, all-terrain vehicle developed by Bolinder-Munktell, a subsidiary of Volvo, for the Swedish Army in the early 1960's. The vehicle is formed by two rubber Kegresse track units with a multi-directional pivot in between. The front unit contains the engine and gearbox through which power is delivered to the front and, via a propshaft in the pivot mechanism, the rear tracks. A hydraulic ram on the pivot "bends" the vehicle in the middle to steer it - there is no braking of track units for steering as on conventional tracklaying vehicles.

The controls are a conventional steering wheel on the left hand front of the vehicle. It can reach a speed of 24 mph on land and 3.1 mph (4 kn) on water. The Bv 202 carries a driver and a commander in the front unit and up to 8 troops or 1,763 lb in the trailer unit. It can be adapted for other applications. Production started in Arvika in 1964 and ended in 1981. The Bv 202 has since been succeeded by the Hägglunds Bandvagn 206.

The Bv 202 was designed to transport troops and equipment through snow or boglands in the northern parts of Sweden. The last Swedish unit to use this vehicle was the Cavalry, who found that the manual gearbox Bv 202 was much quieter than the automatic transmission Bv 206. In the Norwegian army units that had both Bv 202 and Bv 206 ran the Bv 202 as the first vehicle if the snow conditions were challenging. The Bv 202 performed better in deep and/or difficult snow conditions.

The Mk. I Bv 202 is powered by an 82.5 bhp Volvo B18, the Mk. II by the 97 bhp B20. It has less ground pressure than a skier and is fully amphibious. The Bv 202 was used by NATO forces, and replaced the older Swedish Snow Trac ST4 Over-snow Vehicle, which was employed by the British Royal Marines under NATO.

Specifications -

▪︎Type: Tracked frame-steered vehicle

▪︎Place of Origin: Sweden

▪︎Designed: 1957 to 1961

▪︎Manufacturer: Bolinder-Munktell

▪︎Produced: 1964 to 1981

▪︎Number Built: 1 700

▪︎Variants: Mk. I / Mk. II

▪︎Mass: 6,400 lb / Length: 20 ft 3.1 in / Width: 5 ft 11 in / Height: 7 ft 3 in

▪︎Crew: Driver + 1 passenger (front car) / 8 passengers (rear car)

▪︎Secondary Armament: Ksp58 machine gun on pintle mount

▪︎Powerplant: Volvo B18B in Mk. I 82.5 hp / Mk. II B20B 97 hp

▪︎Payload Capacity: 1,763 lb (in terrain)

▪︎Steering System: Articulated frame-steering - Mk. I mechanical hydraulic / Mk.II orbitrol hydraulic

▪︎Drive: Tracked, with 0.22 lb / 0.78 in ground pressure

▪︎Transmission: Mk. I VOLVO M 42 / Mk. II ZF

▪︎Fuel Capacity: 17.15 imperial gallons

▪︎Operational Range: 124.27 miles

▪︎Maximum Speed: 24 mph - roads / 3.1 mph - water.

Information sourced from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandvagn_202

▪︎LAND ROVER SERIES II FORWARD CONTROL▪︎

The Land Rover Serie II FC (''Forward Control'') is a rather unique truck built on the basis of the legendary Land Rover off-road utility car. The initial IIA had a 2.25-litre petrol engine and LWB 109 inch chassis, with cab positioned over the engine for more load space. Export vehicles had the 2.6-litre petrol engine and ENV (heavy duty) rear axle. They also had larger tyres with deep-dish wheel rims on the rear axle. They remained still underpowered for a 1.5 long ton payload. 2,500 were manufactured from 1962 to 1966 as troop carriers for the British Army, they were superseded in 1974 by the Series IIB with a more powerful 2.25 litre diesel and other upgrades, they were retired in the 1990's.

Demand for better load-carrying capacity for the Land Rover was already a concern in the 1950's, as the regular Series I and IIA were rather cramped as that of the WWII Jeep. At the same time Ford proposed a 6-wheeled Jeep in 1942, which was only adopted in limited numbers for trials. In the British Army, the need was answered in 1962, with the launch of the Series IIA Forward Control (FC) vehicle. This new vehicle was based on the Series II Long Wheelbase (LWB), meaning a 109 inch chassis. The greatest difference was the placement of the cab, now positioned over the engine, thus creating a vehicle somewhat close to a ''cab over engine'' (COE) configuration, already known and used in WWII for its advantages in visibility. But technically it was not for many specialists. There was a true COE made by Rover though, the Leyland 15/20 based on the Standard Atlas.

This indeed resulted in a massively increased load space at the rear. The ''car'' was transformed into a truck. It also had a new rear sub-frame attached to the 109 inch chassis in order to superpose a brand new flat load space, infinitely larger than the original space between seats in the standard Land Rover Series II. The result was capable of carrying 30 cwt (1 ½ tons - long tons) on the road, and 25 cwt (1 ton - long ton) cross-country. All this seems ideal until road trials and off-road trials were performed. While quite valid on road, the FC became a ''dog'' when operating off-road and on muddy, snowy ground. It's power to weight ratio, given the overloaded chassis and new payload, several folds what the standard car can carry, completely overwhelmed the engine, which was basically was stock, shared, as most mechanical components, with the car. Complaints about the Serie IIA FC led to a new version with a beefier engine, the Series IIB.

The IIA Forward Control was not only given a modified chassis, with a new frame to support the flatbed and brand new cabin and radiator. I was also fitted with heavy duty axles and larger tyres to increase the ground clearance, something that was anticipated. Its body style was that of a ''pick-up'', as dimensions were those of a small lorry and due to the proportions of the flatbed compared to the cabin.

Unlike a standard Rover, only seating was located in the cab, open or closed. This new cab was carried on a front sub-frame, bolted onto the chassis. But for Rover, this allowed it to present to the army a design that proved economical and required only a few new parts. It could be produced rapidly with the same personnel at a dedicated new facility, but with the same logistics as the standard Range Rover.

The front and rear sub-frame was also a choice driven by economics, but was later criticized as it resulted in a much heavier vehicle compared to a purpose-built chassis integrating from the start a cab and flatbed like any standard truck. The designation in military nomenclature ''110'' recalled the chassis wheelbase. The Forward Control model indeed had more payload and was accepted for production after the prototype first ran in 1960 and performed a whole range of gruelling trials, made available as a Series IIA FC from September 1960. However many modifications led to a military production from 1962.

The Series IIA Forward Control was given as seen above the 109 inch wheelbase and managed to keep 75% of the standard 109 inch chassis components to stay attractive but this led to a number of compromises to lower the base price. It was only available with the Rover’s four-cylinder petrol engine of 2,286cc (making it under powered) and it was proven unstable, due to the combination of height and standard width axles.

Considering that the Series II's 2,286l petrol engine was retained, the result was a very underpowered vehicle. Tyres were of the 900×16 types on deep-dish wheel rims to spread the ground weight of this heavy vehicle. They were neither of the run-flat type, not fitted with a central inflation system. The 6 Cylinder, 3.063 x 3.625 inch, 2,625cc 7:1 CR was coupled with a S.U. H.D.6 carburettor on the Series IIA. On the Series IIB it was rated for 88.5 bhp @ 4500 rpm, 176 Nm @ 1750 rpm (88 bhp ''gross'', 130 lb/ft albeit LRO Magazine states published that this 6 cylinder engine was detuned to 85.285 bhp @ 4500 rpm, 173 Nm @ 1500 rpm (86 bhp net, 128 lb/ft).

The Series II Forward Control Land Rovers used a different transfer box than standard Land Rovers to compensate for the 9.00 x 16 tyres and the main gearbox ratios were the same, but the gearbox was different, with a longer main shaft used to interface to the Forward Control transfer box of the ''Easy Drive'' type, enabling to change from high to low range while moving. The Series I / Series II had the same main gearbox ratios, albeit Series IIA ratios were different early in production.

The power issue (of lack thereof) was partly addressed in 1966 with the advent of the Series IIB Forward Control. This added the 2,286l diesel engine and 2,6l 6-cylinder petrol engine as options. The 6-cylinder petrol engine was adapted from the Rover P4 and P5 cars and considered far more reliable. And for stability, the wheelbase was slightly lengthened but more importantly, the wheel tracks were widened by four inches. The head lamps were also lowered (externally the only way to tell). The side lights were relocated to a higher position as well.

These vehicles had a turning circle of 49ft for the IIA and 45ft 11in for the IIB, a ground clearance of 10 inches, the height of load bay (unladen) 41 inches. The body width (internal) was 63½ inches) and the body length was 123½ inches). Payload was two in the cabin and 30 cwt on road, 25 cwt off road (with standard 109 being rated for 15 cwt. It should be noted that some Forward Controls were fitted with a hydraulic winch, driven from the power take-off aft of the gearbox and the hydraulic fluid reservoir holds 6½ gallons.

After 2,500 Series IIA were manufactured, the Army wanted a massive improvement, and the transition in production started in 1965. The new Series IIB started production from 1966. For this, Rover engineers completely re-designed the vehicle. The underpowered aspect was solved by the adoption of the six-cylinder petrol engine of 2,625cc. However it was longer (110 inches), so this needed to move the front axle forward of one inch making for an increased wheelbase to 110 inches, hence the new designation.

This Series IIB was introduced in September 1966 and also comprised modifications such as wider and stronger axles to address the stability aspect, and a stronger transmission to cope with the new engine, which had a much greater torque. It also had front anti-roll bar and revised rear springs mounted above the axle rather than below it. The easiest way to distinguish a Series IIA externally was its high headlamps compared to a Series IIB with low headlamps. The other way to tell the 110 from the 101 apart when on their side, is to count the number of nuts holding the wheels on, from five studs to six to match the Howitzer gun that it was designed to tow, and in turn it matches the Unimog 404.

▪︎Series IIA: Original LWB variant with the standard 2.3L engine, produced 1962–66, 3,193*

▪︎Series IIB: Re-powered variant with a 6-cyl, 2.6L and longer wheelbase, produced, 1966–73, 2,303**

▪︎Series FC 101 inch, LWB chassis, for the civilian market, confidential production.

▪︎Llama: Export version, exists in prototype form only, *2-¼ petrol – 2,091 / 2¼ diesel – 5 / 2.6 6cyl petrol – 1,097.

Specifications IIA:

▪︎Length: 193 inches

▪︎Width: 75½ inches

▪︎Height: 88¼ inches

▪︎Wheelbase: 109 inches

▪︎Axles: 53½ inches (track F/R)

▪︎Weight: 1.91 tons (long tons) Kerb Weight, with water, oil, and 5 gallons of fuel

▪︎Crew: 2+12

▪︎Propulsion: Rover 1.6L

▪︎Suspension: Leaf springs

▪︎Speed: 43.49 mph (road)

▪︎Range: 186.4 miles

▪︎Armament: None (personal weapons, crews and infantry)

▪︎Production: 2,500 approximately.

Specifications IIB:

▪︎Length: 193 inches

▪︎Width: 75½ inches

▪︎Height: 88½ inches

▪︎Wheelbase: 109 inches

▪︎Axles: 57½ inches

▪︎Weight: 1.93 tons (long tons)

▪︎Crew: 2+12

▪︎Propulsion: Rover 2.8L

▪︎Suspension: Leaf springs

▪︎Speed: 43.49 mph (road)

▪︎Range: 186.4 miles

▪︎Armament: None (personal weapons, crews and infantry)

▪︎Production: 3,500 approximately.

The compromised IIA and IIB FC were never a success, albeit production was maintained for the British Army until 1974. It was to be replaced by the more sophisticated 101 Forward Control, never sold to the civilian market, only retained by the army. Most IIA's and IIB's were sold as in the 1980's as work trucks on the civilian market, and worked hard, which combined with relatively low production numbers, meant very few survived. Many survivors were conversions, such as camper vans and fire engines which had a relatively less arduous career.

The Series IIA was not popular, young, inexperienced drivers often misjudged the stability underway and this never ended well. The full payload, combined with harsh terrain meant the trucks often broke down, as a combined result of a relatively unreliable engine, which was completely overstrained in this new condition. The attrition rate was such in the 1960's a solution was asked to Rover. One solution was to better train drivers, the other to just lower the payload. The most practical was to use the vehicle as troop carriers, carrying twelve men each with their own equipment (plus the driver and co-driver). A standard Land Rover could only carry six. Even after the introduction of the IIB, the army continued to use these as troop carriers. Some took part in the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) deployments of the cold war in the 1970-80's, until replacement.

There are private collectors that parade them today, notably yearly in Land Rover gatherings across UK and abroad. They always surprises the general public, oblivious a truck was derived from the car they know so well. However, production figures are hard to come by. The number generally accepted is 2,500 for the Series IIA, and around 3,000 to 3,500 for the IIB. This was not considerable compared to more standard military trucks in service at the time.

Information sourced from – truck-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/UK/land-rover-series-II-FC...

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The ZiL-131 is a general purpose 3.5 ton 6x6 Military Truck designed in the Soviet Union, it was developed from a commercial ZiL-130 4x4 Cargo Truck, which was produced in large numbers. Production of the ZiL-131 commenced in 1966, it replaced the previous ZiL-157. Production ceased in 1994 with nearly 1,000,000 of these Trucks produced. It was widely used by the Soviet Military. Despite its age the ZiL-131 is still used by the Russian Military, as well as a number of other Military Forces.

The ZIL-131 was introduced in 1966, it is a Military version of the ZIL-130, and the two trucks share many components, the ZIL-131 6x6 has the same equipment as the GAZ-66 and Ural-375D. The ZIL-130 / 131 was in production at the ''AMUR'' truck plant (as the AMUR 531340) with both gasoline and diesel engines, until 2012 when AMUR shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

The ZiL-131 has a conventional layout, the baseline model is a Cargo Truck, which has a payload capacity of 7,716lb off-road and 11,023lb on hard surface roads. It is used to carry Troops, Cargo and other Military Equipment. Cargo area is covered with bows and canvas cover, the Unit can also tow Trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 8,818lb off-road and 14,330lb on hard surface roads. The all-metal cab of this truck provides seating for the driver and two passengers. The ZiL-131 is powered by a V8 petrol Engine, developing 150hp, the engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, driving a permanent All-Wheel Drive, however the front axle can be disconnected on hard surface roads. It is fitted with a Central Tyre Inflation Systems, and a Self-Recovery Winch was fitted to the front of some models.

Variants of the ZiL-131 include a ZiL-131V Tractor Unit for towing Semi-Trailers, ZiL-131D Dump Truck and Fuel and Water Bowsers / Tankers. It is also used as a chassis for the ''Grad-1 Artillery Rocket System'' later replaced by an improved variant, the ZiL-131N, introduced in 1986. In 1995 a new ZiL-4334 was proposed as a replacement of the ZiL-131N. A small number of these Trucks are in service with the Russian Army. Though it was generally replaced in service by Ural-4320 and KamAZ Mustang Series Military Trucks.

▪︎Manufacturer: ZiL

▪︎Also Called: Amur-53135

▪︎Production: 1964 to 2012

▪︎Assembly: Moscow Russia

▪︎Class: Truck / Utility Vehicle

▪︎Engine: 6.0L ZIL-130 V8

▪︎Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

▪︎Wheel base: 12ft 5in

▪︎Length: 21ft 10in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 7ft 10in

▪︎Curb weight: 9,480lb

▪︎Predecessor: ZIL-157

▪︎Successor: ZIL-4334

▪︎Cab Design: Forward Engine

▪︎Seating Capacity: 3 Crew

▪︎Curb weight: 14,770lb

▪︎Payload: 11,023lb plus trailer on road / 7,716lb plus trailer 8,818lb off road

▪︎Suspension: Solid Axles with Leaf Springs

▪︎Powerplant: V8 gasoline (carburetor) ZIL-130 6,960cc Engine

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with Pneumatic Control

▪︎Length: 23ft 1in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 8ft 2in

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 10in

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 45 gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 5.9mpg‑US / 7.1 mpg‑Imperial

▪︎Price: $7,300 to $8,300 USD.

Sourced from en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIL-131

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Location: Brisbane, Queensland.

Description: A British Talbot with a customised roadster utility body built as Commissioner's inspection car for the proposed Queensland Transcontinental Railway. The front mudguards are high mounted high to give ample clearance to prevent the buildup of mud, note also the shovel for digging out. The other accessories fitted are typical of the period. No Queensland Transcontinental Railway ever eventuated; at different times one was proposed from Dalby via Roma to the Gulf of Carpentaria and another from Brisbane to Adelaide. The Talbot motor car was known at the time for outstanding reliability. The vehicle is parked outside the Metropolitan Buildings, 85 Adelaide St., Brisbane.

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Utility car YZV 47 + goods wagon on the dead end track at Nabeul station.

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Bandvagn 202 (Bv 202) is an amphibious oversnow tracked articulated, all-terrain vehicle developed by Bolinder-Munktell, a subsidiary of Volvo, for the Swedish Army in the early 1960's. The vehicle is formed by two rubber Kegresse track units with a multi-directional pivot in between. The front unit contains the engine and gearbox through which power is delivered to the front and, via a propshaft in the pivot mechanism, the rear tracks. A hydraulic ram on the pivot "bends" the vehicle in the middle to steer it - there is no braking of track units for steering as on conventional tracklaying vehicles.

The controls are a conventional steering wheel on the left hand front of the vehicle. It can reach a speed of 24 mph on land and 3.1 mph (4 kn) on water. The Bv 202 carries a driver and a commander in the front unit and up to 8 troops or 1,763 lb in the trailer unit. It can be adapted for other applications. Production started in Arvika in 1964 and ended in 1981. The Bv 202 has since been succeeded by the Hägglunds Bandvagn 206.

The Bv 202 was designed to transport troops and equipment through snow or boglands in the northern parts of Sweden. The last Swedish unit to use this vehicle was the Cavalry, who found that the manual gearbox Bv 202 was much quieter than the automatic transmission Bv 206. In the Norwegian army units that had both Bv 202 and Bv 206 ran the Bv 202 as the first vehicle if the snow conditions were challenging. The Bv 202 performed better in deep and/or difficult snow conditions.

The Mk. I Bv 202 is powered by an 82.5 bhp Volvo B18, the Mk. II by the 97 bhp B20. It has less ground pressure than a skier and is fully amphibious. The Bv 202 was used by NATO forces, and replaced the older Swedish Snow Trac ST4 Over-snow Vehicle, which was employed by the British Royal Marines under NATO.

Specifications -

▪︎Type: Tracked frame-steered vehicle

▪︎Place of Origin: Sweden

▪︎Designed: 1957 to 1961

▪︎Manufacturer: Bolinder-Munktell

▪︎Produced: 1964 to 1981

▪︎Number Built: 1 700

▪︎Variants: Mk. I / Mk. II

▪︎Mass: 6,400 lb / Length: 20 ft 3.1 in / Width: 5 ft 11 in / Height: 7 ft 3 in

▪︎Crew: Driver + 1 passenger (front car) / 8 passengers (rear car)

▪︎Secondary Armament: Ksp58 machine gun on pintle mount

▪︎Powerplant: Volvo B18B in Mk. I 82.5 hp / Mk. II B20B 97 hp

▪︎Payload Capacity: 1,763 lb (in terrain)

▪︎Steering System: Articulated frame-steering - Mk. I mechanical hydraulic / Mk.II orbitrol hydraulic

▪︎Drive: Tracked, with 0.22 lb / 0.78 in ground pressure

▪︎Transmission: Mk. I VOLVO M 42 / Mk. II ZF

▪︎Fuel Capacity: 17.15 imperial gallons

▪︎Operational Range: 124.27 miles

▪︎Maximum Speed: 24 mph - roads / 3.1 mph - water.

Information sourced from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandvagn_202

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Land Rover (Defender) 110 (1983-90) Engine 2500cc 11J/12J diesel I4

Ex Military Signals

Registration Number E 261 FRA (Nottingham)

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This (Defender) model was introduced in 1983 as the Land Rover Ninety and the Land Rover One Ten, with the numbers representing the wheelbase in inches, later a long wheel base 127 was introduced.. The Ninety and One Ten replaced the earlier Land Rover Series III, and at the time of launch, the only other Land Rover model in production was the Range Rover.

The One Ten was launched in 1983, and the Ninety followed in 1984. From 1984, wind-up windows were fitted (Series models and very early One Tens had sliding panels), and a 2.5-litre (153 cu in), 68 horsepower (51 kW) diesel engine was introduced. This was based on the earlier 2.3-litre (140 cu in) engine, but had a more modern fuel-injection system as well as increased capacity. A low compression version of the 3.5-litre (214 cu in) V8 Range Rover engine transformed performance. It was initially available in the One Ten with a four-speed transmission with integral transfer case, then later in conjunction with a high strength 'Santana' five-speed transmission. With a higher performance 3.5 litre engine from 1988.

The biggest change to the Land Rover came in late 1990, when it became the Land Rover Defender, instead of the Land Rover 90 or 110. This was because in 1989 the company had introduced the Discovery model, requiring the original Land Rover to acquire a name. With the new model being significantly updated

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-189

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 6th Annual Friendly Open Car Show at Friendly Chevrolet in Springfield, Illinois on May 20, 2012. The show is sponsored by Friendly Chevrolet and the Central Illinois Corvette Club, a.k.a. Central Illinois Corvettes.

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Motorcar 828 on instruction tour passing the entrance of the depot Lijsterbesstraat towards to the 'Savornin Lohmanplein' on the 'Laan van Meerdervoort'.

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 29th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 12, 2012.

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Photographed at the 29th Annual Nostalgic Indoor Invitational Auto Show at Avanti's Dome in Pekin, Illinois on March 30, 2013. The show is presented by the Early Ford V-8 Club of America Regional Group #51.

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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 Vintage Times Street Rod Club’s 38th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 1, 2012.

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It seems to be a superfluous traffic sign but particular for the vehicle approaching, a road-rail car belonging to a maintenance and constructing company (Railbouw Leerdam) with plate number BY-75-YL running on route Nº 5 in the van Vollenhovenstraat.

Photographed at the First Annual New Salem Shrine Club Car Show in Petersburg, Illinois on September 15, 2012.

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The ZiL-131 is a general purpose 3.5 ton 6x6 Military Truck designed in the Soviet Union, it was developed from a commercial ZiL-130 4x4 Cargo Truck, which was produced in large numbers. Production of the ZiL-131 commenced in 1966, it replaced the previous ZiL-157. Production ceased in 1994 with nearly 1,000,000 of these Trucks produced. It was widely used by the Soviet Military. Despite its age the ZiL-131 is still used by the Russian Military, as well as a number of other Military Forces.

The ZIL-131 was introduced in 1966, it is a Military version of the ZIL-130, and the two trucks share many components, the ZIL-131 6x6 has the same equipment as the GAZ-66 and Ural-375D. The ZIL-130 / 131 was in production at the ''AMUR'' truck plant (as the AMUR 531340) with both gasoline and diesel engines, until 2012 when AMUR shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

The ZiL-131 has a conventional layout, the baseline model is a Cargo Truck, which has a payload capacity of 7,716lb off-road and 11,023lb on hard surface roads. It is used to carry Troops, Cargo and other Military Equipment. Cargo area is covered with bows and canvas cover, the Unit can also tow Trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 8,818lb off-road and 14,330lb on hard surface roads. The all-metal cab of this truck provides seating for the driver and two passengers. The ZiL-131 is powered by a V8 petrol Engine, developing 150hp, the engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, driving a permanent All-Wheel Drive, however the front axle can be disconnected on hard surface roads. It is fitted with a Central Tyre Inflation Systems, and a Self-Recovery Winch was fitted to the front of some models.

Variants of the ZiL-131 include a ZiL-131V Tractor Unit for towing Semi-Trailers, ZiL-131D Dump Truck and Fuel and Water Bowsers / Tankers. It is also used as a chassis for the ''Grad-1 Artillery Rocket System'' later replaced by an improved variant, the ZiL-131N, introduced in 1986. In 1995 a new ZiL-4334 was proposed as a replacement of the ZiL-131N. A small number of these Trucks are in service with the Russian Army. Though it was generally replaced in service by Ural-4320 and KamAZ Mustang Series Military Trucks.

▪︎Manufacturer: ZiL

▪︎Also Called: Amur-53135

▪︎Production: 1964 to 2012

▪︎Assembly: Moscow Russia

▪︎Class: Truck / Utility Vehicle

▪︎Engine: 6.0L ZIL-130 V8

▪︎Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

▪︎Wheel base: 12ft 5in

▪︎Length: 21ft 10in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 7ft 10in

▪︎Curb weight: 9,480lb

▪︎Predecessor: ZIL-157

▪︎Successor: ZIL-4334

▪︎Cab Design: Forward Engine

▪︎Seating Capacity: 3 Crew

▪︎Curb weight: 14,770lb

▪︎Payload: 11,023lb plus trailer on road / 7,716lb plus trailer 8,818lb off road

▪︎Suspension: Solid Axles with Leaf Springs

▪︎Powerplant: V8 gasoline (carburetor) ZIL-130 6,960cc Engine

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with Pneumatic Control

▪︎Length: 23ft 1in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 8ft 2in

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 10in

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 45 gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 5.9mpg‑US / 7.1 mpg‑Imperial

▪︎Price: $7,300 to $8,300 USD.

Sourced from en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIL-131

Photographed at the 2010 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 24-26, 2010.

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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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There's a old famous song: don't fence me in, something like: I am not want to be surrounded by barbered wire. However, this peculiar railway vehicle was and even putting the lens through the little openings of the fence couldn't get a clear picture. On the other hand this is the newest way of riding around for the track inspector I suppose. The car was fenced and seen at the station ground in Tanjong Aru close by the international airport at the other side of the road.

Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on June 16, 2012.

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AKTIV SNOW TRAC ST4 TRACKED CARGO VEHICLE -

A light heli-portable over-snow vehicle for use in NATO's northern flank of Norway. It proved ideal for use under the Wessex Mk.V and early Sea King helicopters.

This example (which was last seen at the Norfolk Tank Museum flic.kr/p/2mx5SfL ) has chassis No. 1905 and was built in 1975 in Sweden, it weighs half a ton, has a maximum speed of 21mph, and an endurance of eight hours on a full tank of fuel. The Volkswagon 1600cc engine is mated to a modified gearbox, incorporating variable-radius pulley (variator) connected by a rubber belt on the drive shafts for steering. As the steering wheel is turned, one pulley opens and the other one closes, causing one drive shafts to speed up and the other to slow down, thus making the vehicle turn. It is painted in its original ''Artic Livery'' for operations with 45 Commando, Royal Marines.

This vehicle was donated to the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum by the Royal Marines Museum, Southsea, in April 2003, and then restored to full working order by Phillip Chatfield, son of Major John Chatfield R.M, as inspector of motor transport, he was responsible for the selection, trials and introduction of the type to the Royal Marines in late 1969.

Information from the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum.

The British manufacturerd FV1119 Leyland Martian 10 ton Six Wheel Drive Recovery Truck was one of a series of highly specialised trucks developed by Leyland Motors during the late 1940's for Military use and incorporated a number of standardised components. The Recovery Vehicle was intended to be used for frontline recovery work and to complement the hard-pressed Scammell Recovery Vehicles already in service in the late 1950's. The Leylands appeared in service in the early 1960's and only a handful would seem to have survived to the mid 1990's, one of the last reportedly in Hong Kong. The truck was the first British Army Breakdown Vehicle to incorporate a pedestal mounted rotating crane as its main lifting device. The Martian also fulfilled the role of an Artillery Tractor fitted with a crewcab for 12 Gunner's, and also came as a General Service Vehicle, carrying supplies and ammunition.

General characteristics:-

▪︎Manufacturer: Leyland Motors

▪︎Developed: 1940's

▪︎In Service: 1940's to 1970's

▪︎Powerplant: Rolls-Royce B80 (later B81) 6.5 litre straight-8 petrol 175hp to 220hp

▪︎Transmission: 4 speed manual

▪︎Suspension: Walking beam

▪︎Maximum Speed: 40 mph

▪︎Consumption: 3.5 mpg

▪︎Lifting Capacity: 15 ton Rotating crane

▪︎Winching Capacity: 40 ton Rear winch

▪︎Stabiliser: Ground Anchor

▪︎Variants: Artillery Tractor / General Purpose Vehicle.

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Photographed at the Route 97 Cruisaders Cruise-In at the Dairy Queen in Petersburg, Illinois on August 19, 2011.

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The ZiL-131 is a general purpose 3.5 ton 6x6 Military Truck designed in the Soviet Union, it was developed from a commercial ZiL-130 4x4 Cargo Truck, which was produced in large numbers. Production of the ZiL-131 commenced in 1966, it replaced the previous ZiL-157. Production ceased in 1994 with nearly 1,000,000 of these Trucks produced. It was widely used by the Soviet Military. Despite its age the ZiL-131 is still used by the Russian Military, as well as a number of other Military Forces.

The ZIL-131 was introduced in 1966, it is a Military version of the ZIL-130, and the two trucks share many components, the ZIL-131 6x6 has the same equipment as the GAZ-66 and Ural-375D. The ZIL-130 / 131 was in production at the ''AMUR'' truck plant (as the AMUR 531340) with both gasoline and diesel engines, until 2012 when AMUR shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

The ZiL-131 has a conventional layout, the baseline model is a Cargo Truck, which has a payload capacity of 7,716lb off-road and 11,023lb on hard surface roads. It is used to carry Troops, Cargo and other Military Equipment. Cargo area is covered with bows and canvas cover, the Unit can also tow Trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 8,818lb off-road and 14,330lb on hard surface roads. The all-metal cab of this truck provides seating for the driver and two passengers. The ZiL-131 is powered by a V8 petrol Engine, developing 150hp, the engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, driving a permanent All-Wheel Drive, however the front axle can be disconnected on hard surface roads. It is fitted with a Central Tyre Inflation Systems, and a Self-Recovery Winch was fitted to the front of some models.

Variants of the ZiL-131 include a ZiL-131V Tractor Unit for towing Semi-Trailers, ZiL-131D Dump Truck and Fuel and Water Bowsers / Tankers. It is also used as a chassis for the ''Grad-1 Artillery Rocket System'' later replaced by an improved variant, the ZiL-131N, introduced in 1986. In 1995 a new ZiL-4334 was proposed as a replacement of the ZiL-131N. A small number of these Trucks are in service with the Russian Army. Though it was generally replaced in service by Ural-4320 and KamAZ Mustang Series Military Trucks.

▪︎Manufacturer: ZiL

▪︎Also Called: Amur-53135

▪︎Production: 1964 to 2012

▪︎Assembly: Moscow Russia

▪︎Class: Truck / Utility Vehicle

▪︎Engine: 6.0L ZIL-130 V8

▪︎Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

▪︎Wheel base: 12ft 5in

▪︎Length: 21ft 10in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 7ft 10in

▪︎Curb weight: 9,480lb

▪︎Predecessor: ZIL-157

▪︎Successor: ZIL-4334

▪︎Cab Design: Forward Engine

▪︎Seating Capacity: 3 Crew

▪︎Curb weight: 14,770lb

▪︎Payload: 11,023lb plus trailer on road / 7,716lb plus trailer 8,818lb off road

▪︎Suspension: Solid Axles with Leaf Springs

▪︎Powerplant: V8 gasoline (carburetor) ZIL-130 6,960cc Engine

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with Pneumatic Control

▪︎Length: 23ft 1in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 8ft 2in

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 10in

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 45 gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 5.9mpg‑US / 7.1 mpg‑Imperial

▪︎Price: $7,300 to $8,300 USD.

Sourced from en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIL-131

Photographed at the 2011 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 23-25, 2011.

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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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Motorcar Tv 210-M 30.. (Type: Ty 210 - Gold Eagle) is part of a works train cleaning the yard of the North Station.

Photographed at the 2010 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 24-26, 2010.

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