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1970 LAND ROVER
IT'S A BEAST : IT'S IMPOSING : IT'S HUGE : IT'S UGLY :
WHAT THE HELL IS IT ??
These are a few of the more printable questions i've had
regarding the old beasty since i bought her !
I know one thing is there's not another like her, someone
has spent hour upon hour to create this individual Land Rover which wont suit
everybody, (possibly nobody) but please make sure you have permission from your
better half to park this on your driveway and scare the neighbours before
bidding.
Ok, where do i start ?
It has an MOT until 3rd December 2016.
It is registered as a historic vehicle so no road tax to
pay.
It is solid, no structural rust underneath, the chassis
extension has been properly done some years ago to give it a 135"
wheelbase.
It has been fitted with a 6 cylinder Rover engine, has free
wheeling hubs and overdrive. I have not been brave enough to venture out onto
the open road but the driveway at the farm and the field was enough to know its
not for me due to the 'popeye' arms required to turn the wheel when wanting to
park.
I believe the internal rear pick up bed used to tilt but
not sure if it still can, the whole roof has also been built so it would slide
back giving open top motoring for the whole family but again it would need
looking at again before opening ! Hand painted at some point in battleship grey
but chipped paint shows green below. Both front wings are damaged and need
replacing/repairing see pictures.
The interior is a work of art but depends if you prefer
Picasso or Hirst ?
Fully trimmed luxurious seats in the rear with central
armrest and the matching front seats with tilting mechanism so as to access the
rear seating but be aware that you need to be narrow in the hips to climb
through. The whole dashboard and rollcage frame is also covered in the same
material. Loads of thoughtful touches inside so please check out the pictures
in detail.
It runs and drives and you will need a large turning area
to fully appreciate the meaning of the words 'three point turn'. I've seen oil
tankers turn quicker.
A couple of the tyres need replacing due to age/perishing
so although it has an MOT until December these really need changing before a
journey.
She measures just over 18'0" long from bumper to
bumper and i dont like to think about her weight so make sure your recovery man
knows what he is getting into regarding collection.
Any questions please ask away, cash on collection within 7
days please.
