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

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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 2013 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 27-29, 2013.

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Four-wheel drive JEG utility vehicle

I think that this was the unsuccessful, Brazilian-made competitor to the Volkswagen Iltis for several large military contracts in the 1970s.

JEG

www.allcarindex.com/main-index/car-make-details/Brazil-JEG/

VW Iltis (Wikipedia):

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Photographed at the Laguna Seca Raceway:

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Owner information -

▪︎1983 Land Rover Series III 109

▪︎Ex-MoD 3/4-ton utility

▪︎2.25 Litre 4-cylinder petrol

▪︎Served in the RAF, R.E.M.E, Royal Signals and Royal Ghurkha Regiments

▪︎Released from MoD in 2005, worked on a farm, light aircraft tug for 11 years

▪︎Undergone maor welding to rear cross member and three out-riggers to return to MoD spec.

By the late 1960's, it was clear that changes to the Series IIA were required if Land Rover was going to keep its edge. Hence in 1971, the Series IIA was replaced by the Series III. Cash was limited and market research showed that customers were not looking for radical changes.

Hence the Series III was an evolution of the Series IIA design, rather a complete revamp. The most significant change was the replacement of the gearbox with a completely new one that incorporated synchromesh on all forward gears. The ratios were also revised, with lower reverse and 1st gears, and the low range ratio was also reduced. Clutch design was also modified to include a diaphragm spring, resulting in smoother and quieter gear changes. Brakes were also improved, and a heavy duty Salisbury rear axle was fitted as standard to all 6 cylinder vehicles. From 1972, the Salisbury became a standard fitment on all 109-inch vehicles. The electrical system was also upgraded with the dynamo replaced by an alternator.

The body remained virtually unchanged, although the metal grille was replaced with a plastic grille designed to match the new headlamp position introduced in 1968. Although there were few external changes, the Series III looked very different on the inside. The dash was redesigned with the addition of padding. The instrument panel was moved to be in front of the driver. The door interiors were upholstered, and a much-improved heater was fitted, there wwere even provisions for a radio !

In 1979, the Range Rover V8 engine and drive-line were fitted to the 109-inch to produce the ''Stage 1''. This combined the extra power of the Rover V8 with the load-space and indestructibility of the 109-inch long wheelbase Land Rover. The LT95 4-speed full-time 4WD was used, but the power output of the V8 was reduced slightly to match the 109-inch application. The grille had to be moved forward to fit the V8 into the engine bay, resulting in a vehicle that looks like a hybrid between the leaf-sprung 109-inch and the larger-engined Defender 90 and 110.

As well as adding power, the V8 is a much smoother engine. It is also noteworthy for producing peak torque and power at very low engine speeds, idea for a heavy duty vehicle such as the Stage 1, it has a top speed of about 80mph, and is capable of climbing 1-in-1 slopes. ''Stage 1'' was the first stage of a £200 million investment programme, which also produced the 4-door Range Rover, and culminated in the replacement of the Series III Land Rovers by the coil-sprung 110-inch and 90-inch Land Rovers in 1983 and 1984 respectively.

General characteristics -

▪︎Production: 1971 to 1985

▪︎Body Style: 2-door Off-road vehicle / 4-door Off-road vehicle / 2-door pickup

▪︎Powerplant: 2.25 Litre 73 hp I4 Petrol / 2.25 Litre 62 hp I4 (Diesel) / 2.6 Litre 86 hp I6 (Petrol) / ▪︎3.5 Litre 91 hp V8 (Petrol)

▪︎Transmission: 4-speed manual main transmission / 2-speed manual transfer gearbox / ▪︎Selectable 4-wheel drive

▪︎Wheelbase: 88.0 in (SWB) / 109.0 in (LWB)

▪︎Length: 142.4 in (SWB) / 175.0 in (LWB)

▪︎Width: 66.0 in

▪︎Height: 77.5 in (SWB) / 81.0 in (LWB)

▪︎Predecessor: Land Rover Series IIA

▪︎Successor: Land Rover Ninety / One Ten.

Information sourced from - www.winwaed.com/landy/history/series3.php

The MAN HX is a range of Tactical Trucks specially developed to meet military needs. It replaced in production the FX and LX ranges. The MAN HX60 Military Truck has a 4x4 configuration. The HX range also includes trucks with 6x6 (HX58) and 8x8 (HX77) configurations. These trucks are designed for off-road application, production of the HX range commenced in 2004. The HX60 trucks are in service with Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Germany operates only a small number of these vehicles, however the UK ordered over 5,000 HX60 Military Trucks in various versions. These replaced the Leyland DAF T244 4-tonne trucks. Vehicles have a projected service life of 20 years. New Zealand operates approximately 120 of these trucks. The MAN HX60 is essentially a successor to the MAN KAT 1 with 4x4 configuration. It has a payload capacity of 6 tonne. This military truck is used to transport Troops and general cargo, as well as for other applications, the vehicle can be used to mount shelters and also to tow trailers and Artillery Pieces.

The MAN HX60 is fitted with an all-steel solid modular cab, which is used across the HX and SX ranges of military trucks. It provides seating for driver and two passengers. Add-on armour kit can be fitted to the cab, there is an observation hatch on the roof. It can be used to mount a Light Machine Gun. Separated windscreens are designed for easier replacement. Also these are installed vertically in order to minimize light reflections.

The MAN HX range is based on the automotive components of commercial MAN TGA heavy truck range. The HX60 is powered by a MAN turbocharged diesel engine, developing 326hp. It meets EURO IV emission requirements, the engine is located behind and under the cab. This feature allowed to reduce height of the vehicle. Also such location protects damage of the radiator or blockage with mud. All models are fitted with ZF 12-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum road speed is electronically limited to 55mph. A central tyre inflation system is proposed as an option. Without preparation the MAN HX60 fords water obstacles up to 3ft 11in, with preparation it can ford up to 4ft 11in. The vehicle can operate in climatic conditions, ranging from -32°C to +50°C, they can be fitted with an Arctic kit for operation down to -46°C. The MAN HX60 can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules Cargo Aircraft with little preparation. The MAN HX series was succeeded in production by an improved HX2 series. Also production of more capable MAN SX series reportedly ceased in 2019, so the new HX2 series trucks took the roles of the SX series.

General characteristics:

▪︎Country of Origin: Germany

▪︎Manufacturer: RMMV (Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles)

▪︎Entered Service: 2004

▪︎Configuration: 4x4

▪︎Cab Seating: 1 + 2 Personnel

▪︎Weight: 7 tonne (emptyt

▪︎Payload Capacity: 6 tonne

▪︎Length: 24ft 11in

▪︎Width: 8ft 4in

▪︎Height: ~ 9ft 5in

▪︎Powerplant: MAN diesel engine power 326hp

▪︎Maximum Road Speed: 55mph

▪︎Range: 500 miles

▪︎Gradient: 60%

▪︎Side Slope: 40%

▪︎Vertical Step: 1ft 11in

▪︎Trench: 1ft 11in

▪︎Fording: 3ft 11in.

Sourced from www.military-today.com/trucks/man_hx60.htm

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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The Ford GPW Jeep and its twin, the Willys MB Jeep, can lay claim to being the most famous military vehicle in the world. Production began in July 1941 and when ended in 1945 Ford had produced 287,000 GPW's and Willys had produced 361,000 model MB's.

It's technical description was that of a ¼ ton 4x4 truck and the name ''Jeep'' came from either Eugene the Jeep, a character in the Popeye strip or a term used by engineers for untested vehicles. What ever its origins it began the legacy of four-wheel drive cross-country vehicles which remain popular today.

Supplied to all Allied forces, the vehicle was used in a variety of roles from reconnaissance to towing trailers, guns and other weapons. They were used by the British SAS with Lewis machine guns, they carried radios, were adapted as ambulances, made lighter for airborne use and even converted to run on railways. Their achievements are legendary from transporting Presidents to British Royalty to privates and celebrities. No film about the Second World was complete without a Jeep appearing in it at some point so it became the first vehicle acquired by the Museum.

Specifications -

▪︎Engine: 4-cylinder petrol, 54bhp

▪︎Speed: 65mph

▪︎Range: 300 miles (without load)

▪︎Weight: 1.6 tons

▪︎Crew: 2 + 2 passengers

▪︎Origin: U.S.A in 1943.

Information from The Muckleburgh Military Collection.

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Photographed at the Route 97 Cruisaders Cruise-In at the Dairy Queen in Petersburg, Illinois on May 20, 2011.

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Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.

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.

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Articulated motorcar 305 on route Nº 4 and utility vehicle Nº 449 (rail cleaning) at the end station Ottostraße.

Photographed at the 5th Annual Mason City Prairie Harvest Days Car Show in Mason City, Illinois on September 17, 2011.

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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 Loco-Motion Cruise-In in Chatham, Illinois on August 18, 2012. Proceeds benefit the Chatham Railroad Museum.

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Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on June 27, 2010. The cruise is a monthly summertime event put on by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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The Stalwart High Mobility Load Carrier (H.M.L.C) Amphibious Cargo Vehicle was developed by the Alvis Car and Engineering Company as a private venture. It entered service with the British Army in 1966. Its British Army designation is the FV620, in service it was nicknamed the 'Stolly'. The main function of the FV620 Stalwart was to supply forward units with fuel and ammunition, but as this was not an Armoured Vehicle, it offered very little protection. This Amphibious Cargo Vehicle has a payload capacity of 5 tons. In the Troop Carrier configuration it could carry 30 fully equipped Soldiers. The FV620 Stalwart could also tow trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 10 tons. The cargo area of the Stalwart has large drop-down panels with waterproof seals on either side and a drop-tailgate, this area could be covered with a canvas cover for weather protection. The cab of the Stalwart Amphibious Vehicle provides seating for the driver, plus two passengers, the driver being seated in the middle, unusually the cab is entered through the roof hatches.

The FV6 Stalwart is based on the FV603 Saracen 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier chassis, a number of automotive components are interchangeable. Powered by a Rolls-Royce B-81 Mk.8B petrol engine, developing 220hp powering a full-time all-wheel drive system. The FV620 Stalwart has an impressive cross-country mobility, and is fully amphibious with minimal preparation. On water this cargo vehicle is propelled by two waterjets, giving a maximum amphibious speed on water was of nearly 7mph. It is worth mentioning that waterjet units of the Stalwart were complex and troublesome to maintain, and was common to remove them when amphibious qualities were unnecessary, to simplify maintenance.

Production of the Alvis Stalwart ended a long time ago, then it was also withdrawn from the British Army service, it's Amphibious Transport role was taken over with the use of Utility Helicopters. Many of these Amphibious Carriers were sold to modern-day enthusiasts, many being converted to 'Amphibious Tour Vehicles'.

Variants:

▪︎FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 - General Service, it could carry up to 38 fully-equipped Troops. It could carry a field refueling pack, instead of the cargo. The Stalwart Mk.2 was fitted with improved waterjets. Its maximum speed on water was about 8mph.

▪︎FV623 Stalwart Mk.2 - Limber, artillery re-supply vehicle, fitted with a hydraulic crane in the cargo area, Engineering Vehicle, based on the Mk.2. It was also fitted with a crane.

General characteristics:

▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom

▪︎Manufacturer: Alvis Car and Engineering Company

▪︎Manufactured: 1963 to 1971

▪︎In Service: 1964 to 19893

▪︎Crew: Driver and up to two Personnel

▪︎Powerplant: Rolls-Royce B81 Mk.8B eight-cylinder water-cooled 6.5 L petrol engine, 220hp

▪︎Gearbox: Alvis 5 speed box

▪︎Transfer Box: Forward and reverse, giving 5 gears in both directions

▪︎Driveline: Non slip differential to bevel boxes, producing permanent 6 wheel drive

▪︎Length: 20ft 10in / Width: 8ft 7in / Height: 8ft 8in to load cover pole

▪︎Weight Empty: 8.500 long tons / Weight Fully Laden: 13.999 long tons

▪︎Suspension: Independent parallel wishbone links and torsion bars per wheel station

▪︎Armour: none - but hull protected crews from Anti-Tank Mines in Aden

▪︎Road Speed: 40 mph at 4000 rpm

▪︎Water Speed: 6 knots

▪︎Fording Depth Prepared: Amphibious to full flotation

▪︎Approach Angle Laden: 42 degrees / Departure Angle Laden: 29 degrees

▪︎Max Gradient: 21 degrees / Maximum Gradient Restart: 18 degrees

▪︎Side Overturn Angle: 31 degrees for FV620/FV622

▪︎Maximum Vertical Obstacle: 1ft 6in

▪︎Trench Crossing: 5ft

▪︎Ground Clearance: 1ft 4in laden FV622

▪︎Turning Circle = 1/R and L/H lock 49 to 59ft

▪︎Vehicle Range: 400 miles

▪︎Fuel Consumption: 4 mpg

Sourced from www.military-today.com/trucks/alvis_stalwart.htm

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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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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.

Defender 110 91 KE 17 -

▪︎Year into service: 1986

▪︎Defender 110 Tithonus Hardtop RHD

▪︎Features include

▪︎2.5 litre NAD diesel reconditioning engine

▪︎5 speed LT 77 gearbox

▪︎Hi / Low transfer box

▪︎Centre diff lock

▪︎Front disc brakes

▪︎Fully integrated Wolf roll cage including front external and rear internal hoop system

▪︎16in rims

▪︎7.50R16 Michelin XZL tyres

▪︎Updated Exmore front seats with head rest

▪︎Rear bench seats x2 with lap belts

▪︎Front and rear, sound proof rubber matting

▪︎Chequer plating to siils and bonnet.

Informed credited to - www.joint-forces.com/land-rovers/37091-mlr44-tithonus-a-s...

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

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The MAN HX is a range of Tactical Trucks specially developed to meet military needs. It replaced in production the FX and LX ranges. The MAN HX60 Military Truck has a 4x4 configuration. The HX range also includes trucks with 6x6 (HX58) and 8x8 (HX77) configurations. These trucks are designed for off-road application, production of the HX range commenced in 2004. The HX60 trucks are in service with Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Germany operates only a small number of these vehicles, however the UK ordered over 5,000 HX60 Military Trucks in various versions. These replaced the Leyland DAF T244 4-tonne trucks. Vehicles have a projected service life of 20 years. New Zealand operates approximately 120 of these trucks. The MAN HX60 is essentially a successor to the MAN KAT 1 with 4x4 configuration. It has a payload capacity of 6 tonne. This military truck is used to transport Troops and general cargo, as well as for other applications, the vehicle can be used to mount shelters and also to tow trailers and Artillery Pieces.

The MAN HX60 is fitted with an all-steel solid modular cab, which is used across the HX and SX ranges of military trucks. It provides seating for driver and two passengers. Add-on armour kit can be fitted to the cab, there is an observation hatch on the roof. It can be used to mount a Light Machine Gun. Separated windscreens are designed for easier replacement. Also these are installed vertically in order to minimize light reflections.

The MAN HX range is based on the automotive components of commercial MAN TGA heavy truck range. The HX60 is powered by a MAN turbocharged diesel engine, developing 326hp. It meets EURO IV emission requirements, the engine is located behind and under the cab. This feature allowed to reduce height of the vehicle. Also such location protects damage of the radiator or blockage with mud. All models are fitted with ZF 12-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum road speed is electronically limited to 55mph. A central tyre inflation system is proposed as an option. Without preparation the MAN HX60 fords water obstacles up to 3ft 11in, with preparation it can ford up to 4ft 11in. The vehicle can operate in climatic conditions, ranging from -32°C to +50°C, they can be fitted with an Arctic kit for operation down to -46°C. The MAN HX60 can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules Cargo Aircraft with little preparation. The MAN HX series was succeeded in production by an improved HX2 series. Also production of more capable MAN SX series reportedly ceased in 2019, so the new HX2 series trucks took the roles of the SX series.

General characteristics:

▪︎Country of Origin: Germany

▪︎Manufacturer: RMMV (Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles)

▪︎Entered Service: 2004

▪︎Configuration: 4x4

▪︎Cab Seating: 1 + 2 Personnel

▪︎Weight: 7 tonne (emptyt

▪︎Payload Capacity: 6 tonne

▪︎Length: 24ft 11in

▪︎Width: 8ft 4in

▪︎Height: ~ 9ft 5in

▪︎Powerplant: MAN diesel engine power 326hp

▪︎Maximum Road Speed: 55mph

▪︎Range: 500 miles

▪︎Gradient: 60%

▪︎Side Slope: 40%

▪︎Vertical Step: 1ft 11in

▪︎Trench: 1ft 11in

▪︎Fording: 3ft 11in.

Sourced from www.military-today.com/trucks/man_hx60.htm

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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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Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on June 18, 2011.

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The AEC Matador was a Heavy 4x4 Truck and Medium Artillery Tractor built by the Associated Equipment Company for the British and Commonwealth forces during World War Two. AEC had already built a 4x2 lorry, also known as the Matador (all AEC lorries received 'M' names). The Matador was distinctive with its flat fronted cab with gently curved roof, wheels at the corners and a flat load carrying area covered by a canvas or tarpaulin tilt. As an Artillery Tractor, rather than a cargo vehicle, the wooden sides were fixed in place without folding down, but did have a narrow crew door on each side. Two transverse bench seats were provided for the Gun Crew, accessed through the side doors, at the first side bay on the left and the second on the right. The cab was framed in ash and clad in steel. It was equipped with a 7 ton winch like all Artillery Tractors. The O853 provided the basis for the ''Dorchester'' Armoured Command Vehicle.

AEC also produced a larger 6x6 vehicle, model O854, based on components from both the AEC Marshal 6x4 and the Matador 4x4. These were produced in both petrol and diesel and were also referred to as Matadors. The O854 provided the basis for the O857. A small number of petrol engined 4x4 Matadors were also built, these were given the model number 853.

About 9,000 Matadors were built, some going to the Royal Air Force, for the British Army, it fulfilled a role between Field Artillery Tractors (FAT's) such as the Morris C8 Quad, which towed smaller Guns such as the 25-pounder Howitzer Field Gun, and the Scammell Pioneer, used for towing the 7.2 inch Howitzer Field Gun. It was commonly used to tow the 5.5 inch Medium Gun and the QF 3.7 inch Anti-Aircraft Gun. The Matador was found to be a generally useful vehicle and was adapted for other roles, including carrying a 25-pounder Gun.

The RAF used Matadors in the Flat Bed form for load carrying, the 6-wheeler Matador Type A was fitted with refuelling pumps and equipment by Zwicky Ltd and used as a refuelling tanker, capable of carrying 2,500 Imperial gallons of fuel and also for towing ashore Short Sunderland Flying Boats at their stations. Six Armoured Flamethrowers, the 'Heavy Cockatrice' on the 6x6 chassis, were used by the RAF for Airfield Defence. In 1942 / 1943, for the North African Campaign, some Matadors mounted the 6-pounder Anti-Tank Gun to give the AEC Mk.I Gun Carrier ''Deacon''. The Canadian Army also used the Matador during World War Two.

Post-War, the Matador was found in civilian use as a recovery truck, a showman's vehicle, and general contractor use. It was also useful for forestry work because of its good off-road performance. When used as a bus fleet recovery truck, many were fitted with lifting jibs for suspended towing and re-bodied with semi-enclosed bodies, often based on bodywork from scrapped buses.

▪︎Type: Medium Artillery Tractor

▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom

▪︎Manufacturer: AEC (Associated Equipment Company)

▪︎Produced: 1938 to 1953

▪︎Mass: 7.75 tons

▪︎Length: 20ft 10in / Width: 7ft 10in / Height: 9ft 7in

▪︎Crew: 1

▪︎Armour: none

▪︎Powerplant: AEC 7.6 litre diesel, 95hp

▪︎Payload Capacity: 4 tons

▪︎Suspension: Wheel, 4x4

▪︎Maximum Speed: 30mph.

Land Rover 110 Defender 4x4 Utility Vehicle

The British Land Rover, one of the most influential and much-loved British vehicles of all time, was launched in 1948 and remained in production with much the same basic specification until 1983 when the Series III 109 inch was replaced by a new One-Ten model (110 inch wheelbase). The traditional Land Rover body shape remained but coil springs, introduced in the new Range Rover, replaced the long-lived leaf spring suspension, and the four cylinder engines were fitted with an all-synchromesh five speed gearbox. In 1984 the coil spring Ninety (with a wheelbase just short of 93 inches) fitted with a four cylinder engine was introduced. A V8-powered version appeared the following year and in 1986 a new 85bhp, 2495cc turbo-diesel engine became available, then in 1990 the Ninety and One-Ten range was renamed Defender 90, 110 and 130. Not surprisingly the new Land Rovers proved popular for Military use and UK Ministry of Defence.

Land Rover has a range of specialised Defence Vehicles including the Defender FFR (Fitted for Radio) model, a platform to provide modern Defence Forces with a flexible and highly-mobile range of Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4i) roles. The vehicle combines an upgraded dual-voltage power supply and full electrical suppression with the acclaimed all-terrain performance of the Land Rover Defender. It is capable of transporting sensitive electronic equipment safely through challenging conditions in support of C4i operations, and is also effective as a carrier of electronic surveillance and electronic counter-measures technology.

To support the power demands of the latest electronic equipment, the new Defender FFR features a new electrical architecture with a dual 12v / 24v power supply, replacing the 24v system of the previous model. The total output is raised from 100 amps to 280 amps, enabling a significant increase in the amount of C4i equipment that can be operated. Two high-output 12v glass mat, air-transportable military specification batteries are fitted, giving improved engine cranking at lower temperatures. The batteries are now stowed under the rear floor, releasing extra space in rear body for equipment. All of the Defender FFR’s electrical systems are fully suppressed in accordance with the most stringent test standards (including Def Stan 59-411 Class A and Mil Std 461F) enabling C4i equipment to be installed without further suppression work.

The operational performance of the Defender FFR is further enhanced by the standardisation of a heavy duty 3500kg chassis, providing improved payload capability, and the fitment of a new 90kW 2.4-litre diesel engine which offers over 35% more torque than the previous model.

Additional improvements include a more spacious and efficient driving environment with a new ergonomic dashboard design, and a foldable forward-facing radio operator’s seat with integral headrest and 3-point safety belt for improved comfort and safety.

Sources from :

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/land-rover/defender/1987/691401

www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/land-rover/p...

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 62nd Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 10, 2011.

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

Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.