Austin Gipsy Series I
Date: 01/28/2010
The Austin Gipsy was Austin's attempt at an off-road capable vehicle to compete with Rover's Land Rover.
Austin picked the name with an "I" spelling rather than gypsy. Independent suspension all round, using 'Flexitor' rubber springs. Later models used leaf springs on the front & rear offerING a greatly improved ride over rough surfaces. It was fitted with a BMC 2199cc petrol or a 2178cc diesel engin.
It was available initially in a 90 inch (2286 mm) (later known as the Short wheelbase (SWB) version to which was added a 111 inch (2819 mm) Long wheelbase (LWB) from Series II.
Austin picked the name with an "I" spelling rather than gypsy. Independent suspension all round, using 'Flexitor' rubber springs. Later models used leaf springs on the front & rear offerING a greatly improved ride over rough surfaces. It was fitted with a BMC 2199cc petrol or a 2178cc diesel engin.
It was available initially in a 90 inch (2286 mm) (later known as the Short wheelbase (SWB) version to which was added a 111 inch (2819 mm) Long wheelbase (LWB) from Series II.
Austin Gipsy Series I station wagon
Date: 01/28/2010
The Austin Gipsy was Austin's attempt at an off-road capable vehicle to compete with Rover's Land Rover.
Austin picked the name with an "I" spelling rather than gypsy. Independent suspension all round, using 'Flexitor' rubber springs. Later models used leaf springs on the front & rear offerING a greatly improved ride over rough surfaces. It was fitted with a BMC 2199cc petrol or a 2178cc diesel engin.
It was available initially in a 90 inch (2286 mm) (later known as the Short wheelbase (SWB) version to which was added a 111 inch (2819 mm) Long wheelbase (LWB) from Series II.
Austin picked the name with an "I" spelling rather than gypsy. Independent suspension all round, using 'Flexitor' rubber springs. Later models used leaf springs on the front & rear offerING a greatly improved ride over rough surfaces. It was fitted with a BMC 2199cc petrol or a 2178cc diesel engin.
It was available initially in a 90 inch (2286 mm) (later known as the Short wheelbase (SWB) version to which was added a 111 inch (2819 mm) Long wheelbase (LWB) from Series II.
Austin Gipsy Series II
Date: 01/28/2010
The Austin Gipsy was Austin's attempt at an off-road capable vehicle to compete with Rover's Land Rover.
Austin picked the name with an "I" spelling rather than gypsy. Independent suspension all round, using 'Flexitor' rubber springs. Later models used leaf springs on the front & rear offerING a greatly improved ride over rough surfaces. It was fitted with a BMC 2199cc petrol or a 2178cc diesel engin.
It was available initially in a 90 inch (2286 mm) (later known as the Short wheelbase (SWB) version to which was added a 111 inch (2819 mm) Long wheelbase (LWB) from Series II.
Austin picked the name with an "I" spelling rather than gypsy. Independent suspension all round, using 'Flexitor' rubber springs. Later models used leaf springs on the front & rear offerING a greatly improved ride over rough surfaces. It was fitted with a BMC 2199cc petrol or a 2178cc diesel engin.
It was available initially in a 90 inch (2286 mm) (later known as the Short wheelbase (SWB) version to which was added a 111 inch (2819 mm) Long wheelbase (LWB) from Series II.
Land Rover 101 Military
Date: 02/02/2010
The 101 Forward Control (101-inch wheelbase) was a vehicle produced by Land Rover for the British Army. Production took place between 1972 & 1978. Powered by the 3.5 litre Rover V8 engine.
The vehicle was primarily produced to meet the Army's need for a gun tractor & was designed to tow the L118 Light field gun with a ton of ammunition & other equipment in the rear load space. It was designed to be easily transported by air.
Only 2600 were made for the UK armed forces.
The vehicle was primarily produced to meet the Army's need for a gun tractor & was designed to tow the L118 Light field gun with a ton of ammunition & other equipment in the rear load space. It was designed to be easily transported by air.
Only 2600 were made for the UK armed forces.
Land Rover 101 Military
Date: 02/02/2010
The 101 Forward Control (101-inch wheelbase) was a vehicle produced by Land Rover for the British Army. Production took place between 1972 & 1978. Powered by the 3.5 litre Rover V8 engine.
The vehicle was primarily produced to meet the Army's need for a gun tractor & was designed to tow the L118 Light field gun with a ton of ammunition & other equipment in the rear load space. It was designed to be easily transported by air.
Only 2600 were made for the UK armed forces.
The vehicle was primarily produced to meet the Army's need for a gun tractor & was designed to tow the L118 Light field gun with a ton of ammunition & other equipment in the rear load space. It was designed to be easily transported by air.
Only 2600 were made for the UK armed forces.
Land Rover 101 Military
Date: 02/02/2010
The 101 Forward Control (101-inch wheelbase) was a vehicle produced by Land Rover for the British Army. Production took place between 1972 & 1978. Powered by the 3.5 litre Rover V8 engine.
The vehicle was primarily produced to meet the Army's need for a gun tractor & was designed to tow the L118 Light field gun with a ton of ammunition & other equipment in the rear load space. It was designed to be easily transported by air.
Only 2600 were made for the UK armed forces.
The vehicle was primarily produced to meet the Army's need for a gun tractor & was designed to tow the L118 Light field gun with a ton of ammunition & other equipment in the rear load space. It was designed to be easily transported by air.
Only 2600 were made for the UK armed forces.
Land Rover Series 1 SWB hardtop
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
Land Rover Series 1 SWB hardtop
Date: 03/25/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
Land Rover Series 1 SWB hardtop
Date: 03/25/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
Land Rover Series I SWB Pick-up
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
Land Rover Series I SWB Pick-up
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
The model shown is a 1949 Land Rover short-wheelbase pickup used as a tow truck, (ex-Oldham Transport) used for towing buses
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
The model shown is a 1949 Land Rover short-wheelbase pickup used as a tow truck, (ex-Oldham Transport) used for towing buses
Land Rover Series I SWB Pick-up
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
The model shown is a 1949 Land Rover short-wheelbase pickup used as a tow truck, (ex-Oldham Transport) used for towing buses
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
The model shown is a 1949 Land Rover short-wheelbase pickup used as a tow truck, (ex-Oldham Transport) used for towing buses
Land Rover Series I SWB Pick-up
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
The model shown is a 1949 Land Rover short-wheelbase pickup used as a tow truck, (ex-Oldham Transport) used for towing buses
Series I
From 1948 until 1951 Land Rover offered a single model, 80in wheelbase with a 1.6 litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a new 2-speed transfer box.
In 1949 Land Rover introduced the "Station Wagon", fitted with a body built by Tickford coachbuilders.
In 1952 & 1953 the petrol engine was replaced with a larger 2.0 litre I4 unit.
During 1950 the unusual semi-permanent 4WD system was replaced with a more conventional setup.
In 1954 the 80in wheelbase model was replaced by an 86in wheelbase model, and a 107in "Pick-Up" version was introduced.
1956 saw the introduction of the first five-door model, on the 107in chassis known as the "Station Wagon" with seating for up to ten people. The 86in model was a three-door seven-seater.
The model shown is a 1949 Land Rover short-wheelbase pickup used as a tow truck, (ex-Oldham Transport) used for towing buses
Land Rover Series II SWB
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
Land Rover Series II SWB Military
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
The model shown is a 1960 Series 11 SWB made for the UK Military.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
The model shown is a 1960 Series 11 SWB made for the UK Military.
Land Rover Series II SWB Military
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
The model shown is a 1960 Series 11 SWB made for the UK Military.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
The model shown is a 1960 Series 11 SWB made for the UK Military.
Land Rover Series II SWB Military
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
The model shown is a 1960 Series 11 SWB made for the UK Military.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
The model shown is a 1960 Series 11 SWB made for the UK Military.
Land Rover Series II SWB Military
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
The model shown is a 1960 Series 11 SWB made for the UK Military.
Series II
Made from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88in and 109in wheelbases (normally referred to as the 'SWB' and 'LWB') and was fitted with a 2.25 litre petrol engine,
The 109-inch Series II Station Wagon introduced a 12-seater option on top of the standard 10-seater layout.
The model shown is a 1960 Series 11 SWB made for the UK Military.
Land Rover Series III LWB
Date: 01/28/2010
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series III
The Series III had the same body and engine options as the preceding IIA, including station wagons & the 1 Ton versions. Little changed from the IIA to the Series III. 440,000 of the type were built from 1971 to 1985.
April 1982 saw the introduction of the "County" spec Station Wagon Land Rovers, available in both 88-inch & 109-inch types.
Series III
The Series III had the same body and engine options as the preceding IIA, including station wagons & the 1 Ton versions. Little changed from the IIA to the Series III. 440,000 of the type were built from 1971 to 1985.
April 1982 saw the introduction of the "County" spec Station Wagon Land Rovers, available in both 88-inch & 109-inch types.
Land Rover Series III LWB
Date: 01/28/2010
Land Rover Series III LWB
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series III
The Series III had the same body and engine options as the preceding IIA, including station wagons & the 1 Ton versions. Little changed from the IIA to the Series III. 440,000 of the type were built from 1971 to 1985.
April 1982 saw the introduction of the "County" spec Station Wagon Land Rovers, available in both 88-inch & 109-inch types.
The model shown is a Fire Appliance, often used in country areas and at industrial sites
The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Motor Company in 1946.
Series III
The Series III had the same body and engine options as the preceding IIA, including station wagons & the 1 Ton versions. Little changed from the IIA to the Series III. 440,000 of the type were built from 1971 to 1985.
April 1982 saw the introduction of the "County" spec Station Wagon Land Rovers, available in both 88-inch & 109-inch types.
The model shown is a Fire Appliance, often used in country areas and at industrial sites
SsangYong Musso 4x4
Date: 08/18/2009
SsangYong Musso 4x4 SUV. SsangYong Motor Company is the fourth largest South Korean vehicle manufacturer. It was founded as Hadonghwan Motor Company in 1954 & started by building jeeps for the US Army. Taken over by Ssangyong Business Group in 1988 & changed its name to SsangYong Motor & acquired UK-based specialty car maker Panther Westwinds. In late 2004, the Chinese car manufacturer SAIC took a 51% stake in the company.
