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Pic of my LHD Lotus Elise 111R.
Made maybe 1 or 2 months ago. At the moment I'm not able to organize photosessions with my car because when I start to drive it to move to the location...I'm in love with driving it and the result is: adios photosession!!!
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1 vivitar camera right
1 vivitar camera left
1 vivitar over my head
C&C are welcome
Dan
spotted in Maastricht, Limburg, NL
JDM/JP-Spec (LHD) fourth generation (Typ 1J) Volkswagen Golf
Another nice surprise during my study break. Wearing a 'IBC Japan' sticker on the windscreen!
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (July 11, 2022) An Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares to approach the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). ACVs used in amphibious operations amplify the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley)
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 25, 2021) An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. Third Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)
A green/white LHD 1967 Volkswagen T1 “Typ 2”/Type 2 Split-Screen Camper/Kombi/Minibus/Station Wagon W/ an age-related "E" registration sits levitated on axle stands outside of a VW specialist workshop in North Yorkshire, U.K., June 2023. Possibly U.S. spec with those bumpers?
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier II, assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS boxer (LHD 4). Boxer, the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 13th MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric Burgett/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 1, 2022) A landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 conducts amphibious operations with Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Sailors and Marines of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wesley Richardson)
SASEBO, Japan (March 3, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) departs Fleet Activities Sasebo for a routine patrol in the Indo-Pacific. Wasp, an F-35B Lightning II-capable ship, is deploying as a rapid-response capable asset to support security and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch/Released)
Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG (VAG), Wolfsburg - Germany
Type: Typ 181 Modell 051 (LHD) / 182 (RHD) "Mehrzweck-Fahrzeug / Kurierwagen
Production time: 1968 - 1983
Production outlet: 97,108 (including 15,200 units for the Bundeswehr)
Engine: 1584cc flat-4 (boxer) air-cooled by fan
Power: 55 bhp / 4.000 rpm
Torque: 110 Nm / 2.200 rpm
Drivetrain: rear wheels
Speed: 110 km/h
Curb weight: 885 kg
Wheelbase: 94.5 inch
Chassis: platform with central structural tunnel /tube frame (rear bifurcated) with bolted steel body
Steering: worm & roller with hydraulic damper (absorbed steering irregularities)
Gearbox: four-speed manual (transaxle) / all synchromesh / floor shift
Clutch: single dry plate disc
Carburettor: reverse mounted Solex 30 PICT 2 downdraft
Fuel tank: 40 liter
Electric system: Bosch 12 Volts 36 Ah
Ignition system: distributor and coil
Brakes front: hydraulic ATE dual tandem drums
Brakes rear: hydraulic ATE dual tandem drums
Suspension front: single wheel independent double crank trailing arms, stabilizer bar, 2 transversal torsion bars + hydraulic double acting telescopic shock absorbers
Suspension rear: independent diagonal trailing arms, progressive rubber stopper and 2 transverse torsion bar springs + hydraulic double acting telescopic shock absorbers
Rear axle: portal-axle swing type guided on longitudinal shear struts and mounted in the frame
Differential: spiral bevel 4.88:1
Wheels: 4.5K x 15 drop-center type
Tires: 165R-15MXS
Options: limited-slip differential, dual oil bath air cleaners increased filtering ability in dusty environments, low noise ignition system on military cars to be used for radio communication, rear luggage rack
Special:
- A surprising car comes from Volkswagen in 1969: the 181, called the "courier car". The Bundeswehr (Federal Army) has to compensate the expiring production of the DKW Munga and commissioned Volkswagen to develop a multi-purpose vehicle, based on the construction of the Country Buggy, which was developed in Australia and presented in 1967. Responsible for this quite Spartan vehicle are Volkswagen technicians from the Australian assembly plant in Clayton Victoria.
- The “Kurierwagen” was part of the Europa “NATO Jeep Plan” to have a vehicle whereby each European NATO makers all combined to build a light-duty patrol vehicle.
- Since 1981 over 9,000 German Bundeswehr type 181s were struck off charge by the German government, being sold on the open market as well as being donated to the Greek and Turkish army. In 1992 an estimated maximum of 4,000 type 181s were still in service with the Bundeswehr.
- Civilian sales began in mainland Europe and Mexico during 1971, followed by the US in 1972 and briefly in Britain in 1975, where it failed to sell well and was dropped fairly quickly. It was dropped from the American lineup for 1975 as it failed to meet new, stricter US safety standards.
- The civilian cars came only in 3 original colors: Pumpkin Orange, Sunshine Yellow and Blizard White.
- In the USA, the “Thing" became a cult vehicle amoung surfers and hippies.
- At the UK it was called “Trekker” (RHD Typ 182), in Noth America “Thing” (including an “Acapulco” version), in Mexico “Safari”, in Italy “Pescaccia” and in Indonesia “Camat”.
- They were assembled in Wolfsburg, West Germany (1968-1974), Hannover, West Germany (1974-1983), Puebla, Mexico (1970-1980) and in Jakarta, Indonesia (1973-1980).
SULU SEA (Aug. 9, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, launches from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while conducting search and rescue operations for a missing Marine attached to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jenna Dobson)