WOW... It's been a while since my last post. So, what's been happening... Well, the ambulance arrived in the end and she's a fantastic, characterful machine!

Apart from being covered in natures finest offerings... she is a beautiful thing (if this kind of thing is your thing).

First thing I have done is pressure washed all the crap off and a few layers of paint which wasn't intentional!

 You will notice that I had to change three of the wheels for ones that had more chance of rolling... These soon went down also!

The general condition is very good, chassis is fantastic and solid as is the body too. The bulkhead needs repair work as the door pillars are completely rotten but the top half is superb.

When we hooked it up to a battery all the electrics were still operational and the engine turned over!

Even the blue lamp worked.

The best part was when I opened the back doors! I couldn't believe how clean and dirt-free it was? It still retains its 4 stretchers, canvas pillows, blankets and medical kits too.

A fantastic example!

Camel Trophy 110 For Sale

I have to put this up as it is my 'dream' Land Rover! (not that I can afford it just yet :(

It is for sale on my website and belongs to Foley Specialist Vehicles who are my top sponsor/client.

It is pure beauty in my eyes.

One day maybe....!
Advert link here:Camel 110 @ www.landroversforsale.net

Range Rover Classic Wing Mirrors.

I have received a quantity of NOS RRC wing mirrors today and some various other parts of curiosity.

These are the genuine 'Wingard' mirrors, I don't think any one else in the world currently stocks them any more?
Below this is a military '6-way' switch with hole for ignition barrel. This model is pretty much obsolete as opposed to the non- barrel model which are still available.

 Also a few more 'Tex-Magnalite' indicator signal units.

Below are some very uncommon 'Inspection lamps'. I have sold these before but previous ones were a later production type and came in a slightly metallic bronze colour. These are a flat paint  have an unusual bakelite 2-pin plug that can be inserted into the black&red dash socket terminals on a Series Land Rover dash panel. Typically they were used by the military and could take either a 12v or 24v bulb.

This lamp has enough flex to reach around a LWB vehicle and the it had the hook which was useful when changing a tyre in the dark or tinkering under the bonnet, or even hanging in the cab for an interior/map light!

Today has been a little bit different on the buying front... I was potentially going to look at an 'old series' as described by the owner and I will give him his dues, it was that indeed! However don't get too excited... It was a very, very rotten and incomplete 'series 3 swb'. This time I had to decline and walk away:(


I did however buy an International tractor!!! It was so sorry looking and I had to ask! ( I do have a soft spot for old tractors)











She may not be a show winner, but she runs! The owner also had this to sell...





It's a Mercedes Unimog. I have to have a think about this one though as it's huge and extremely heavy. The cab also looks beyond repair... He does have a better one at a different location though which I'm going to see next week maybe.

Series 1 80" V8

Well, the V8 arrived today. It sounds absolutely awesome! The growling, thunderous noise that it makes is truly fab.

Already been put on eBay and awaits sale.

It would be perfect for it's current nature - comp-safari, I think a rebuild to original spec would be optimistic. A great little vehicle with heaps of character.

Leaving for Sweden!

Today has seen the collection of the 6 Cylinder LWB Series 2. Here it is being loaded for it's first destination being the docks at Immingham, Grimsby so it can be loaded on to a ferry which has been booked and arranged. It will then depart for Gothenburg, Sweden at 05:00hrs. It will then be collected by the new owner whom has been an absolutely fantastic customer! I'm sure Henrik will be very pleased with his Land Rover.

1966 Series 2a Marshall Ambulance.

So here is a quick update of the ambulance I have saved from the hands of the scrap-man! This is where it currently resides and looking a bit sorry for itself :(

I think with a clean and some air in the tyres she'll be OK, then we can have a real good inspection of the condition. Very original looking and still has stretchers and equipment in the rear body!