01 March 2012
Debut
On the 26th to 29th of May 1948, the Land Rover made its UK debut. Here is a photo of the first two "demos" on display.
14 January 2012
Bob Marley's Land Rover
The export-spec Marine Blue truck cab is said to have been Marley's favorite vehicle.
Local Land Rover dealer ATL picked up the 109 from the Bob Marley museum and took into their workshops at Montego Bay for assessment - likely to end in a full strip down and refurbishment, before the Land Rover returns to Hope Road for further display.
Interestingly, the Bob Marley Foundation have pledged that any original parts removed during the restoration will be retained and put on display at the museum.
The Foundation's general manager, Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart, told local paper The Gleaner that the Land Rover was a highly prized part of the museum.
"It is very popular with visitors. I know they are going to miss it. What we will have to do is take a photograph and show people that it has been sent to be refurbished," she said.
In addition, she said that the removal has been "very traumatic" for the museum's staff. "Any time anything goes it is traumatic. They get a little emotional."
13 January 2012
1966 Sticker Shock
A nice post from East Coast Rover that I'm passing along. Here is the window sticker from a 1966 Series 2A 109 wagon. Lots of options and only $4,249.86
Land Rovers were actually expensive then also. You could buy a 1966 Corvette convertible for the same money.
Land Rovers were actually expensive then also. You could buy a 1966 Corvette convertible for the same money.
click photo to enlarge
03 December 2011
31 October 2011
Museum Quality
This is one of the finest examples of an early Rover I've seen in years. And the price tag for "Buy-it-now" reflects it. Let the bidding begin
25 September 2011
19 September 2011
Perfect Condition
1967 Land Rover NAS Series II-A 109 Station Wagon : Full restoration completed in 2009 with over $105,000.00 in receipts. Complete with a new galvanized chassis, all new hardware, and a professionally-converted 2.25 L Land Rover petrol motor which is period correct. One of 811 built, this was the last year for importation of this model (head lights on the inside of fenders).This Series II-A is complete with a Safari roof, a Fairey overdrive, a Nardi-style wood steering wheel (original also included). This Series II-A includes period correct tyres from Coker. Old Man Emu shocks, correct new leaf springs, a new Mansfield heater and a new correct headliner. Land Rover Royal Navy Blue with Limestone Safari roof and wheels.
15 September 2011
Start The Bidding
32 Vintage Land Rovers are up for auction. Unfortunately they're all located across the pond.
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