Went mountain biking last weekend, and at the location what did I see but another Land Rover Series. Quite rare to see them locally, and an older model at that, judging by the two-angle stick shift, horn arm on the steering column, and turn signal/dome light panel, etc.. Doesn't appear to be in running condition, but then again Land Rovers can be deceiving. It is even the same colour as mine, but a different type with the 'deluxe' bonnet/hood, and appears to have originally been a truck cab, judging by the rear corners of the clearly home-made roof. Not sure what year, as the chassis has been repaired where the VIN is normally stamped, plus the data plate is missing from the inside bulkhead. Sent a message to the person who owns the place in order to try and learn more, but haven't had a reply.
EDIT: Spoke to the present owner, who said he bought it as-is off of a neighbor, where it had been left to rot in the bushes for years. The paperwork that came with the Land Rover indicated that the vehicle is in fact a '62 or something close. Many components would suggest otherwise, but who knows what may have changed over the years. Interior certainly looks pretty authentic for a '59 or thereabouts.
I'm very jealous - I live just across the border from you, and never see any series Land Rovers. Thanks for the pictures!
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If and/or when I find them, I'll post photos. :)
ReplyDeleteFrom my perusal of the above photos it looks like the inside bulkhead data plate with the chassis number is actually on the right hand side of the instruments (between the plate over the hole for the right hand drive steering column and the RHS door). I agree it looks like earlier than '62...
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Well spotted!
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