Have you seen this County??

[jskerm]

Hi all.
I am trying to track down a particular County which my family used to own. I know it's a long shot but I would love to track it down, find out it's history since it left us and hopefully make an offer to buy it back and fully restore it. Don't ask me why, it's just something I would love to do. We bought the car brand new in 1985 ( I was 5 years old!) and spent the next year travelling around Australia in it, so I grew up a year in the back seat bumping around the country, and suprisingly, considering my age, can remember a lot about the trip. Everytime I hear that 'doing' sound a county makes when you release the clutch pedal it takes me back.
Anyway, as I said I would love to find it and restore it as we have an extensive photo history of it's first ten years of life and I think it would be a great project to see it come full circle.
What I know about the car. It was a 1985 V8 County 5 speed, red in colour.
It's registration was CTI 060 (Victorian). I looked about 6 years ago and it was still registered under this plate, although I checked again recently and this number did not seem to be listed, so either the current owner has stopped paying the rego, or it has been re-registered.(or worst case, it has been wrecked:(:(:()
It was purchased at Ballarat from Gardon Motors and was fitted with an Opposite Lock bullbar (Dad still has the original bumper in the shed) and Cibie driving lights, which were still on it when it got traded. The only other items that might differentiate it from stock county's was it had a custom vinyl covered speaker panel above the rear door with two speakers in it facing forward, and it had a power plug mounted on the rear chassis member, above the towbar. It was an old 32 volt style female plug (looked like the end of an 240 volt extension lead but instead of three slots it had two in the shape of a T). It also had extractors fitted to the V8.
It was traded in 1995 (on a defender 130 which we have only just sold) in Hamilton Victoria, and was purchased by a Someone (dont know first name) Stewart who worked for the shire and lived in Penshurst. The dealer tells me this person has moved on and they have not seen the car for years.
He is also trying to find the VIN number in his old files, but no luck as yet.

I realise I am probably pushing it up hill, but someone might remember the rego from a friends car, or might even own it! Even if you have done something like this yourselves and have an idea of how I might go tracking it down I would love to hear from you.
Hopefully this thread continues through finding the car, and right through its restoration!
Anyways, you might think I'm strange, but i've set myself a challenge, so we'll see how it goes......

[p38arover]

Gardon or Garthon Motors?

[newhue]

What a nice venture, good luck with it.
Wouldn't it be great to drive it around the big island again?

[jskerm]

Gardon or Garthon Motors?

It was Gardon Motors. I think they are still there but are Peugot dealers now??


What a nice venture, good luck with it.
Wouldn't it be great to drive it around the big island again?

That's the ultimate goal, we actually still have the same camping trailer been parked in the shed for the last 25 years gathering dust. Dad keeps threatening to sell it but I manage to talk him out of it each time. She was a good setup as we carried enough gear to be away from civilisation for weeks at a time. A big ask with three kids!

I am trying to scan a few photos to upload them which might help the cause.

[jskerm]

I just thought of something else that might distinguish it from others. It had a VDO tachometer mounted on top of the dash on the RHS of the steering wheel.
Not much but it all helps!

[FenianEel]

If you can get the chassis no. it's possible to track down if it's still registered and possibly last registered owner.
Does your Dad have any old rego papers / copies of roadworthies?

[frantic]

If you get the chassis no try doing a REV's check to see if that gives any more info.

[jskerm]

I am in the process of tracking down the VIN as I know this would be a big step in researching the cars whereabouts. I know we have it somewhere but it is hidden amongst 40 years of farm records so it might take me a while.
In the meantime heres a few photos

1. Tower Hill 1985
2. A photo that was in an article about the trip in the paper when we returned 1986
3. Not sure where but shows the rego
4. The trailer 25 years later.

[spudboy]

That's quite a quest! You're chances are probably not huge, but stranger things have happened :D

Good luck with the search.
David

[jskerm]

just for interests sake, a picture of the 130 brand new that we traded the county in on , 1995.
And our two current landies, an 08 Discovery and a 96 defender farm hack we bought second hand this year.

[jskerm]

Alright. I have finally found some old rego papers. But, unfortunately they are not much help. They list the VIN Number as 3995380..... Firstly, this isn't the VIN I know and secondly, its to many numbers to be the last 6 digits of the VIN. I have looked through 10 years of rego papers and insurance receipts and this is the only number they list. Even the old workshop receipts don't list the VIN on them.
Aside from giving up, I was wondering whether anyone with a 5 speed V8 85 model county would be able to tell me their VIN number, as I might try just adding the numbers I've got onto the build number and see what happens. According to my research it should be something like SALLDHME7BA????

[jskerm]

Found another County the same spec as the one I am chasing, its VIN was SALLDHMV7BA****** So I can assume the VIN I am chasing is SALLDHMV7BA399538. I have typed this into the vicroads VIN checker and......... doesn't recognise it. Anyone got any ideas?

[Nero]

Have you compared the number you have to engine numbers?

[isuzurover]

VIN decoder may help:




This is how the Land Rover VIN is calculated / decoded:

Geographical Region
S Europe
Country
A United Kingdom
Manufacturer
L Land Rover
Model Type
LB Series III
LD Ninety, One Ten, 127, Defender
LH Range Rover
LJ Discovery
LM Range Rover L322
LN Freelander
LP Range Rover (38A)
LT Discovery Series II

Wheelbase
A Series III 88"
Defender 90" extra heavy duty
Range Rover Classic 100"
Range Rover (38A) 108"
Freelander
B Series III 88" Lightweight
Defender 110" extra heavy duty
Range Rover Classic LSE 108"
Freelander Commercial
C Series III 109"
Defender 130" extra heavy duty
D Series III 109"
G 100" (Discovery)
H 110" (L/R)
K 130" (L/R)
M Special Build
R 110" (24 volt)
S 90" (24 volt)
V 90" (L/R)

Body Style
A Basic
Soft Top
Pickup
Hardtop Van Commercial
Freelander 3 Door Commercial
Discovery 3 or 5 Door
B Series III 88" Station Wagon
Defender 3door Station Wagon
Range Rover Classic 2 door
Discovery 3 door
Freelander 5 Door
F Defender 4 door Crew cab non Hi-capacity
H High Capacity Pick Up with/without crew cab
M Defender 5door Station Wagon
Range Rover Classic 5 door
Range Rover (38A) 5 door
Discovery 5 door
R Range Rover Moneverdi

Engine Type
A 1.8L, inline 4 cylinder, 'K' Series, High Compression Unleaded
B 2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, turbo-diesel
19J 2.0L, inline 4 cylinder, 'L' Series, turbo-diesel
C 2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, diesel
12J 1.8L, inline 4 cylinder, 'K' Series, Low Compression Unleaded
D 2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, petrol
17H 1.8L, inline 4 cylinder, 'K' Series, Low Compression Leaded
E 3.5L, V8 carb, petrol, High Compression
2.4L, inline 4 cylinder, VM Diesel
2.0L, inline 4 cylinder, BMW M47 (Td4), diesel
F 2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, turbo-diesel (200Tdi/300Tdi) non EGR/cat, 11L or 16L
1.8L, inline 4 cylinder, 'K' Series, High Compression Leaded
G 2.25L, inline 4 cylinder, diesel
2.5L, V6, 'KV6' Series, Unleaded
H 2.25L, inline 4 cylinder, petrol
2.5L, V6, 'KV6' Series, Leaded
J 4.6L, V8 Efi, petro
2.5L, V6, 'KV6' Series, Ethanol
L 3.5L, V8 Efi, petrol
M 3.9 & 4.0L, V8 Efi, petrol
N 2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, VM Diesel
P 2.6L, inline 6 cylinder, IOE petrol
V 3.5L, V8 carb, petrol, Low Compression
W 2.5L, inline 6 cylinder, BMW Diesel
Y 2.0L, inline 4 cylinder Mpi, petrol
1 4.0L, V8Efi, Low Compression with Cat
2 4.0L, V8Efi, High Compression with Cat
3 4.0L, V8Efi, Low Compression without Cat
6 2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, turbo-diesel (200Tdi/300Tdi) EGR/cat
8 2.5L, inline 5 cylinder, turbo-diesel (Td5) EGR
9 2.5L, inline 5 cylinder, turbo-diesel (Td5) EGR without Cat (Disco II)
2.8L, inline 6 cylinder, M52 BMW petrol

Gearbox Type
1 Series III 4 speed / Right Hand Drive
LT95 4 speed / Right Hand Drive
JATCO 5 speed Auto / Right Hand Drive
2 Series III 4 speed / Left Hand Drive
LT95 4 speed / Left Hand Drive
JATCO 5 speed Auto / Left Hand Drive
3 Chrysler 747 3 speed Auto / Right Hand Drive
ZF 4 speed Auto / Right Hand Drive
4 Chrysler 747 3 speed Auto / Left Hand Drive
ZF 4 speed Auto / Left Hand Drive
5 RHD 4 speed gearbox + overdrive
6 LHD 4 speed gearbox + overdrive
7 LT77 5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive
LT77S 5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive
LT85 5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive
R380 5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive
PG1 5 speed5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive
8 LT77 5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive
LT77S 5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive
LT85 5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive
R380 5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive
PG1 5 speed5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive

Year of Build
A all models except:
B Ser. III CSW or R/R Phase II, or 90/110 face lift to 1987 M/Y
C R/R 1986 M/Y
D R/R 1987 M/Y
E 1988
F 1989
G 1990
H 1991
J 1992
K 1993
L 1994
M 1995
T 1996
V 1997
W 1998
X 1999
Y 2000
1 2001
2 2002
3 2003
4 2004
5 2005
6 2006
7 2007
8 2008
9 2009

Build Type
A Solihull, UK
F Worldwide - CKD knock down kit
V South Africa

Land Rover VIN Checker Land Rover One Ten: Land Rover One Ten Blog (http://landroveroneten.com/cgi-bin/vin_checker.cgi/)

No guarantees it is still registered in VIC.

My 1987 3.9D 110 is SALLDHMZ7BFXXXXXX Note that the vin decoder says that means CKD. I am not sure if the V8s were also built here as CKD - which would change your VIN. It is possible that number is the engine number, but you would have to check with others on that.

[reubsrover]

You haven't got very lucky with this have you?

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[jskerm]

has anyone got a 3.5 carby engine number I can compare with ? The vin i got was a vehicle exactly the same as what i am chasing so i gather all V8 county's sold in australia were built in Solihull, and the Isuzu's were a CKD, (which is interesting in itself!) Also, does anyone know of a way you can look up what Vin should be matched to which engine number??

[jskerm]

Wet weather has allowed me to get back on to this, forgot about it for a while there! Just wondering if anyone out there has a engine number from a 3.5 v8 county to compare with a number that I have. I just am trying to work out whether the number I have is an engine number, or the end of the VIN number.


Thank's

[LoveMyV8County]

Wet weather has allowed me to get back on to this, forgot about it for a while there! Just wondering if anyone out there has a engine number from a 3.5 v8 county to compare with a number that I have. I just am trying to work out whether the number I have is an engine number, or the end of the VIN number.


Thank's

My V8 County engine number is 355327887, if that helps. (My VIN is the same format as the one you listed previously but different last 6 digits so hopefully your engine number will follow the same format).

I'm in WA, my County did spend some time in Vic but doesn't match your description so can't be the one you are looking for.

Good luck in your hunt.

[Carslil Jim]

Hi
I have an 85 County 3.5l V8.
My engine number is 22G0212
VIN is SALLDHMV&BA241457

I hope it's the one you are looking for because I would love to sell it to someone who will pay for sentimental value because there is not much else!

Sadly it started life white so I dont think we have a match.

Good luck with the hunt.

Regards

Jim

[jskerm]

Bump

[Bearman]

If it's definitely a 1985 V8 5 speed, the vin number will be what you have tried. SALLDHMV7BA plus the serial numbers. Unless you can confirm those numbers it's going to be pretty hard to locate.

[DeeJay]

Clive 22 has an '85 Red County 5 speed & he is in Vic. Not sure what Bullbar & it would take me hours to locate a video of it.
Worth emailing him. Sorry to dob you in Clive...:D
Bet he won't sell it though...

[steveG]

Have you tried getting in touch with the LROCV as I think there's still a bit if a register running of known County/Defender details within the club. Its possible the last registered owner was a member.

Steve

[jskerm]

I have finally found some info on this and wanted to get it out there again. I am looking for an '86 Red 110 County V8
VIN number SALLDHMV7BA237676
Engine Number 22G00134
Original rego CTI 060
Has been re-registered in Victoria with a new registration number, but unsure what it is.
Current registration was cancelled (due to non payment) on 15/07/2016 So the chances are it is still about!
This is as much info as I could squeeze out of Vicroads which is more than I expected.
I have done as many searches as I can online and came up with nothing.
I had to ring Jaguar Land Rover themselves to get the VIN but they could only tell me the vehicle is out there registered somewhere under a new rego, but no more than that (privacy laws)
Has anyone got any ideas on how to track this vehicle down now that I have the VIN?

[jskerm]

I have also checked other states databases but came up with nothing.

[67hardtop]

There is a red v8 landy on gumtree here in Adelaide for sale for 16,000. Maybe its the one ur looking for??

Cheers Rod

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[67hardtop]

Here's a pic.

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[The ho har's]

Here's a pic.

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Different vehicle. We are looking for a 1985 model not 1983 ;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[jskerm]

Me again, sorry everyone for persisting with this but once i set my self to do something...

So I've gotten lucky of late and (don't ask me how but i had to pull a lot of strings!) I have gotten some really useful info off of Vicroads. So here it is,

1) Current owner has had the car since the 13/08/99
2) Current owner purchased the vehicle from Tiny Town Prestige Vehicles on Nepean hwy Greenvale.
3) Current owner installed lpg on 20/04/2000 at Bayswater Fleet Maintenence pty ltd
4) Rego was changed from CTI 060 to MI 110 (my 110) at some stage (date unknown.
5) Rego was changed again on 15/06/15 to 1EU4MG
6) Rego was allowed to lapse and was cancelled on 15/07/16

So as you can see this is all a big help. Obviously my first job tomorrow (only opened the letter from vicroads this evening) is to ring the two business mentioned (they both still exist) and see if they have any records, but armed with the new rego's i thought i would put it out there again as MI 110 is a fairly rememberable rego and obviously owned by a Land Rover enthusiast. Please spread the word far and wide and help me bring the old girl home!

[isuzurover]

It seems strange that it was only purchased a year ago but has already been taken off the road.

Be prepared for the fact it may have been damaged or being used as a parts car.

EDIT: I missed that you said it was the same owner. Maybe the owner has just bought a new landie (or perentie) and transferred the MI 110 rego over.

[rar110]

The new owner could have moved state toward the end of the rego and allowed it to expire.

[Dervish]

1EU4MG looks like a Vic rego to me.

[jskerm]

Just typed MI 110 into the Vicroads rego checker and it is currently registered on another vehicle. And guess what, its a new Land Rover Defender 110 that was purchased on 11/07/2015. So I guess what has happened is the owner took the plates off his old County and re-registered it with new plates so they could then use the MI 110 plates on their new rig.. They paid the rego for the first year and then let it lapse. So now I am armed with the new vehicles Vin number as well. So does anyone know someone driving a Green 110 2015 defender with the plates MI 110??? Getting closer!

[jskerm]

I'm hot on the tail. I have just called Land Rover Australia with the details of the owners new defender. They told me it was sold through ULR Land Rover Malvern. I rang them and they are looking into whether they can contact the owner on my behalf.... Fingers Crossed.. Also, the dealership that sold the car in 1999 (last time it changed hands) are digging through their files to see if they have records. It is amazing how helpful these business are when you tell them why you are looking for it, but Privacy is obviously the big brick wall I keep running into. Good to know people don't hand out your details willy nilly but makes it hard for a sentimental like me!

[El Rey]

I'm hot on the tail.
It is amazing how helpful these business are when you tell them why you are looking for it, but Privacy is obviously the big brick wall I keep running into.

Good luck with it. You might end up needing the services of...

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[isuzurover]

Just typed MI 110 into the Vicroads rego checker and it is currently registered on another vehicle. And guess what, its a new Land Rover Defender 110 that was purchased on 11/07/2015. So I guess what has happened is the owner took the plates off his old County and re-registered it with new plates so they could then use the MI 110 plates on their new rig.. They paid the rego for the first year and then let it lapse. So now I am armed with the new vehicles Vin number as well. So does anyone know someone driving a Green 110 2015 defender with the plates MI 110??? Getting closer!

Maybe try posting in gen chat and the aulro facebook page if anyone knows the owner of MI 110.

[Barefoot Dave]

I've posted this on the Perentie Facebook page.

[jskerm]

Not much luck. Having trouble getting ULR excited about contacting him on my behalf. They said they have sent him a message but I have my doubts. Will keep on trying..

[lump_a_charcoal]

Good luck, it's one hell of a quest!

[Dark61]

I've only just seen this - good luck with it. It would be doing my head in if I was in on the hunt. I'm sure you'll get it eventually.


How about submitting the story to one of the Landy mags?


cheers,
D

[jskerm]

I've only just seen this - good luck with it. It would be doing my head in if I was in on the hunt. I'm sure you'll get it eventually.


How about submitting the story to one of the Landy mags?


cheers,
D



Trust me, it is doing my head in! Especially when you speak to people knowing they've got the info you want on a screen in front of them! Spoke to the guy at ULR again today and he said he had left a message in the owners phone saying 'someone wants to speak to you about your car'. Didn't mention which car or why but he hasn't called back. Maybe he's busy stripping the old girl!!![emoji15][emoji31][emoji15][emoji31]

[Dark61]

Positive vibes are order of the day.
cheers,
D

[Lockee]

Think I know the car and owners. Tracking it down

[jskerm]

Think I know the car and owners. Tracking it down



Really? Fingers Crossed, will pm you.

[Lockee]

Really? Fingers Crossed, will pm you.



Sure is same car

[jimr1]

Me again, sorry everyone for persisting with this but once i set my self to do something...

So I've gotten lucky of late and (don't ask me how but i had to pull a lot of strings!) I have gotten some really useful info off of Vicroads. So here it is,

1) Current owner has had the car since the 13/08/99
2) Current owner purchased the vehicle from Tiny Town Prestige Vehicles on Nepean hwy Greenvale.
3) Current owner installed lpg on 20/04/2000 at Bayswater Fleet Maintenence pty ltd
4) Rego was changed from CTI 060 to MI 110 (my 110) at some stage (date unknown.
5) Rego was changed again on 15/06/15 to 1EU4MG
6) Rego was allowed to lapse and was cancelled on 15/07/16

So as you can see this is all a big help. Obviously my first job tomorrow (only opened the letter from vicroads this evening) is to ring the two business mentioned (they both still exist) and see if they have any records, but armed with the new rego's i thought i would put it out there again as MI 110 is a fairly rememberable rego and obviously owned by a Land Rover enthusiast. Please spread the word far and wide and help me bring the old girl home!
Hi you can stop looking . I have your old 110 .

[jimr1]

Just typed MI 110 into the Vicroads rego checker and it is currently registered on another vehicle. And guess what, its a new Land Rover Defender 110 that was purchased on 11/07/2015. So I guess what has happened is the owner took the plates off his old County and re-registered it with new plates so they could then use the MI 110 plates on their new rig.. They paid the rego for the first year and then let it lapse. So now I am armed with the new vehicles Vin number as well. So does anyone know someone driving a Green 110 2015 defender with the plates MI 110??? Getting closer!
Wow I am impressed you are spot on , I'm the proud owner of a 110 county , Also a td5 extreme and a 110 puma . My wife thinks I'm totally mad !!..

[jimr1]

Sure is same car
Hi Jason , thanks for the thumbs up on this mate !!.. Jim :):)

[jskerm]

Sorry for the late response Jim, but I have just been picking myself off the floor!!!:D:D:D
I still can't believe I've tracked you down! I have just PM'd you with my details etc, but if you have a photo for those who have been following this thread that would be great! Thanks Lockee also for making the connection, you're a legend!!

Can't wait to have a chat to you about the car, and share a few pics of it's early days. Thank god it went to a LR enthusiast!

Thanks everyone else for your help on this also, I can stop pestering you all now.

Feeling pretty chuffed with this accomplishment just quietly!! :D

[Barefoot Dave]

Whoohoo!:twobeers:

Outstanding AULRO!!
Great to see someone else reunited with a chunk of metal that means so much to them. I hope you two can work something out.

[DazzaTD5]

lol lol lol

How funny (in a good way) is that!! its crazy, cant believe you tracked down "the old girl"

Makes me ponder if I could find my old 1978 Series III 88" (my first car/Land Rover).

Ponders starting a thread.... haha :p

Regards
Daz

[JDNSW]

I was wondering whether any of my old ones were still around...... But the most recent (1961 2a), I sold in 1969 or70! And I would probably have to do a bit of scratching to find the details (numbers etc) of any of them. The Series 1 perhaps would be identifiable by an oil pressure and temperature gauge that were edge reading and scretwed to the RH side of the instrument box. (1956 88 hardtop)

John

[jskerm]

lol lol lol





Makes me ponder if I could find my old 1978 Series III 88" (my first car/Land Rover).



Ponders starting a thread.... haha :p



Regards

Daz



Do it! I think i've just proved that it can be done. Spoke to Jim privately this arvo, ripping bloke, will be heading down to Melbourne very soon to swap a few tales and check the old girl out! Can't wait....

[Gordie]

I found my first ever vehicle, which happened to be a landy, recently, after hunting without luck, it came up on trade-me in NZ....didn't get to see her in person, but photos and video, was nice to see her still going strong. 1985 on left, 2016 on right.....

[Surrufus]

Congratulations on making the connections guys!

I hope there is a big warm and fuzzy feeling for everyone involved!

[jimr1]

Over the years there have so many story's about Land Rover's . This one has been amazing . A young man set himself on a mission to find a vehicle ? A Red 110 County that he and his family traveled around Australia in for over a year . In spit of the many dead ends , he keep going ! Most people would have gave up long ago . John keep going , I'm pleased that he found the vehicle . I've owned it for over 17 years . That's a long time , It was lovely to meet up and show him around the old girl . We exchanged story's . I am going to sell it to John , I can't think of anyone now that I could imagine deserves it more . Some time's things are meant to be . Jim :D:D

[rangieman]

Over the years there have so many story's about Land Rover's . This one has been amazing . A young man set himself on a mission to find a vehicle ? A Red 110 County that he and his family traveled around Australia in for over a year . In spit of the many dead ends , he keep going ! Most people would have gave up long ago . John keep going , I'm pleased that he found the vehicle . I've owned it for over 17 years . That's a long time , It was lovely to meet up and show him around the old girl . We exchanged story's . I am going to sell it to John , I can't think of anyone now that I could imagine deserves it more . Some time's things are meant to be . Jim :D:D

That is just goldern good on you and well done:twobeers::thumbsup:

[pop058]

Over the years there have so many story's about Land Rover's . This one has been amazing . A young man set himself on a mission to find a vehicle ? A Red 110 County that he and his family traveled around Australia in for over a year . In spit of the many dead ends , he keep going ! Most people would have gave up long ago . John keep going , I'm pleased that he found the vehicle . I've owned it for over 17 years . That's a long time , It was lovely to meet up and show him around the old girl . We exchanged story's . I am going to sell it to John , I can't think of anyone now that I could imagine deserves it more . Some time's things are meant to be . Jim :D:D

Don't you just love happy endings. B.Z. all concerned :) :thumbsup:

[Andy130]

Over the years there have so many story's about Land Rover's . This one has been amazing . A young man set himself on a mission to find a vehicle ? A Red 110 County that he and his family traveled around Australia in for over a year . In spit of the many dead ends , he keep going ! Most people would have gave up long ago . John keep going , I'm pleased that he found the vehicle . I've owned it for over 17 years . That's a long time , It was lovely to meet up and show him around the old girl . We exchanged story's . I am going to sell it to John , I can't think of anyone now that I could imagine deserves it more . Some time's things are meant to be . Jim :D:D

Awesome.

[weeds]

Over the years there have so many story's about Land Rover's . This one has been amazing . A young man set himself on a mission to find a vehicle ? A Red 110 County that he and his family traveled around Australia in for over a year . In spit of the many dead ends , he keep going ! Most people would have gave up long ago . John keep going , I'm pleased that he found the vehicle . I've owned it for over 17 years . That's a long time , It was lovely to meet up and show him around the old girl . We exchanged story's . I am going to sell it to John , I can't think of anyone now that I could imagine deserves it more . Some time's things are meant to be . Jim :D:D



Hats off to you Jim...that's an awesome outcome.

[jskerm]

Over the years there have so many story's about Land Rover's . This one has been amazing . A young man set himself on a mission to find a vehicle ? A Red 110 County that he and his family traveled around Australia in for over a year . In spit of the many dead ends , he keep going ! Most people would have gave up long ago . John keep going , I'm pleased that he found the vehicle . I've owned it for over 17 years . That's a long time , It was lovely to meet up and show him around the old girl . We exchanged story's . I am going to sell it to John , I can't think of anyone now that I could imagine deserves it more . Some time's things are meant to be . Jim :D:D



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Thanks for the kind words Jim bloody well written.
Just got home after a breezy trip home in the Perentie. Thanks a lot for today and thanks for all your time. I know all Landrover owners are legends but you're up there with the best of them. I forgot to thank your daughter for the cup of tea as well if you could pass that on. It was amazing seeing the old girl today and as soon as I rolled up the familiarity was unbelievable. To the point of overwhelming! Its a credit to you that the vehicle has remained largely unchanged and kept in good nick over the last couple of decades. I had to keep reminding myself that you have more of a history with the vehicle than we had (17 yrs vs 10 yrs) so the fact that you agreed to sell it to me at such short notice and for a fair price is awesome. Can't thank you enough and can't wait to catch up when it comes time to pick her up. Just cracking a beer to celebrate!![emoji482][emoji482]

[Gordie]

What an ending! He sold it to him...was wondering if he would....love a happy ending, well done!

[Lockee]

Great stuff. Jim is a ripper bloke.

[Barefoot Dave]

John and Jim, what a fantastic story!
Having recently been through the wringer to secure my old Army steed, I empathize with your hopes and fears.
So, is the plan to hook up the camper and roll into your old mans place and make him cry ;)

[jskerm]

Great stuff. Jim is a ripper bloke.



Couldn't have done it without you Jason, thanks again [emoji106]

[jskerm]

So, is the plan to hook up the camper and roll into your old mans place and make him cry ;)


I'm still not sure what my plan is totally, part of it will be along these lines but with my Mum. Unfortunately during the past six years since I started this hunt my old man passed away. This was the main drive to fire the hunt up again and track CTI 060 down. Mum loved it as much as Dad did so I think she'll blow a valve when she sees it sitting where it used to be parked at the farm! The best thing is the plug for the camper trailer is right where we left it so it'll be a quick job to hook it back up!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/10/552.jpg

[pop058]

OK, another long shot (and you are doing pretty good sofar :) ). What is the chances of you getting the old rego number back ??

[The ho har's]

Don't you just love happy endings :)

Well done to all

Mrs hh:angel:

[jskerm]

OK, another long short (and you are doing pretty good sofar :) ). What is the chances of you getting the old rego number back ??



Already checked that and i've kicked a goal there too, that combination can be re-used for that vehicle only. Because it was issued to that car it can be re-issued but only to that car. One of the many queries i've had for vicroads the last few weeks!

[pop058]

Already checked that and i've kicked a goal there too, that combination can be re-used for that vehicle only. Because it was issued to that car it can be re-issued but only to that car. One of the many queries i've had for vicroads the last few weeks!

:thumbsup:

Time to buy a lotto ticket me thinks :D

[Lockee]

Couldn't have done it without you Jason, thanks again [emoji106]

Bet it goes better than it used to.

Jim's son Jamie had a Rover specialist business All Ranges back in the day

[Fluids]

Wow ! Gotta love a happy ending ... Good on you for sticking at it !

Don't let the story end here, we'd all be interested to know what follows ! :)

Cheers

[jskerm]

Don't let the story end here, we'd all be interested to know what follows ! :)

Cheers



Don't worry, story will continue as I will be using this thread to detail the 'restoration'. I use restoration loosely as I am still a bit undecided on what I will do. After looking at the car I realised the bumps and scrapes and faded paint all form a part of the character of the car, a ground up restoration would remove a lot of that character. I think what I'll end up doing will be more of a 'tidy up'.
I told my two sisters today that I'd tracked it down after 6 years of searching, and after there first reactions of disbelief, wondering 'why' and thinking I was a weirdo, they both called back, one of them nearly in tears, and told me they get 'why' and how they have always thought of CTI 060 whenever they see a defender cruising down the road. Even though the family has had about 10 Land Rover's between us over the years, this one has always stuck in our minds. We have all based our interests in life on the trip we did in this thing, and any family gathering usually has a story or memory from 'the trip' in it. The plan is to park it in the garage with the old camper on the back and send Mum in there to grab something. Watch this space!

[The ho har's]

OOH Sounds exciting for mum. I am sure she will love it. Stand by her side though in case she faints:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[pop058]

Don't worry, story will continue as I will be using this thread to detail the 'restoration'. I use restoration loosely as I am still a bit undecided on what I will do. After looking at the car I realised the bumps and scrapes and faded paint all form a part of the character of the car, a ground up restoration would remove a lot of that character. I think what I'll end up doing will be more of a 'tidy up'.
I told my two sisters today that I'd tracked it down after 6 years of searching, and after there first reactions of disbelief, wondering 'why' and thinking I was a weirdo, they both called back, one of them nearly in tears, and told me they get 'why' and how they have always thought of CTI 060 whenever they see a defender cruising down the road. Even though the family has had about 10 Land Rover's between us over the years, this one has always stuck in our minds. We have all based our interests in life on the trip we did in this thing, and any family gathering usually has a story or memory from 'the trip' in it. The plan is to park it in the garage with the old camper on the back and send Mum in there to grab something. Watch this space!

awesome :)

[justinc]

^^ better get the whole thing on film... better still a mini doco about the whole experience! !

Jc

[gromit]

Get Land Rover in on the act.....remember that advert they did in NZ.

Colin

[lump_a_charcoal]

My thoughts exactly!

[justinc]

Ditto. That was the ad i was thinking of too..😊


Jc

[weeds]

What ad????

Is there a link.......

Oh I had a tear in my eye when you posted hiding it in the shed for you mum to find.

[jskerm]

Get Land Rover in on the act......
Colin


Hmmm, you've all got me thinking... might write an email this morning, next project started!

[Dark61]

What ad????

Is there a link.......

Oh I had a tear in my eye when you posted hiding it in the shed for you mum to find.


https://youtu.be/DlRuD0mWDds

[jethro]

Just picked up this story on my aulro app this morning which I think the landrover world community should read about , and people wonder why we love landys , well this is it !!
Bought a tear to my eye.Brilliant!

Sent from my GT-N5120 using AULRO mobile app

[Dark61]

Just had a look at the op and it's almost 6 years to the day!
Cheers,
D

[lump_a_charcoal]

Just had a look at the op and it's almost 6 years to the day!
Cheers,
D

Leap year!

But seriously, I had no idea the first post was that old, makes the search even more epic!

[Disco Muppet]

Right in the feels!
Top effort.
Simply brilliant.

Sent from my HTC One using AULRO mobile app

[jskerm]

Just had a look at the op and it's almost 6 years to the day!
Cheers,
D

Just had a look in the old mans diary, this day exactly 30 years ago we were just packing up and heading off to Cape York from Trinity Beach. Also its's first service was about a week ago at Townsville!

[Lockee]

Just had a look in the old mans diary, this day exactly 30 years ago we were just packing up and heading off to Cape York from Trinity Beach. Also its's first service was about a week ago at Townsville!



When are you picking it up? Might have to join in to say g'day

[stewie110]

https://youtu.be/DlRuD0mWDds
One of my all time favourite adverts... Had to watch it again.

[jskerm]

When are you picking it up? Might have to join in to say g'day

Still havn't locked in a day Lockee, farm life has got in the way as it tends to do this time of year, but I will let you know. Have been in regular contact with Jim, he's been giving her a spit and polish for me!

On another note, I have just sent Land Rover themselves a lengthy email drawing their attention to this thread and the whole story, will see what comes of it!

[justinc]

Still havn't locked in a day Lockee, farm life has got in the way as it tends to do this time of year, but I will let you know. Have been in regular contact with Jim, he's been giving her a spit and polish for me!

On another note, I have just sent Land Rover themselves a lengthy email drawing their attention to this thread and the whole story, will see what comes of it!

I know a cinematographer eho is a landy tragic and would most likely be interested in this story. Pm me if you are interested?

Jc

[Lockee]

still stoked that I could help

[jskerm]

still stoked that I could help



Has Jim let you know I will be picking it up on Saturday Lockee? By the way what sort of beer do you drink? Should be there around lunchtime.

[D90 orkney]

This thread

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/12/737.jpg

Just to awesome

[Lockee]

Has Jim let you know I will be picking it up on Saturday Lockee? By the way what sort of beer do you drink? Should be there around lunchtime.

He has. Any beer

[jskerm]

After a 21 year hiatus, the County formerly known as CTI 060, has returned to its original home. Albeit in need of a bit of tlc after 31 years of offroad action, its in generally good nick and a great base for a bit of a refurbishment. Watch this space to see it return to its former glory. Big thanks again to Jim, for agreeing to part with it even though he has owned it for longer than we ever did, and also to Jason for making the connection. Hopefully one day we can all go for a scoot in the old girl.
Next step, work out a plan to replace the tired p76 motor Jim put in years ago... https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/12/620.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/12/621.jpg

[Gordie]

Well done, she's home.

[Barefoot Dave]

Outstanding!
Congratulations to all concerned. Caring, persistence, selflessness, generosity and decency.
In this world there are takers, givers and those in the middle who watch.
No question about the high proportion of givers in the LR world. [happycry][happycry]

[jimr1]

In 1999 when I brought this 110 , that I called The Red Rooter . I had no idea of it's history other than it had had a service at Esperance . I do know there is something special about this truck . I kept it for 17 years , buying another two after this one . I never really wanting to part with it . Then through this forum the request came ? Someone is looking for my 110 county . I couldn't be more pleased how this story has gone . It has now gone back to John and his family . Once he puts his own mark on it I think they will get a lot of pleasure from the old girl as I have . I can only wish him and his young family all the very best . Lovely to see it go through those gates , she's gone home . Jim :)

[Tombie]

Well done Jim. A wonderful end to this story

[The ho har's]

Bought a tear to my eye seeing the end story. Well done Jim:) We are like one big family...Group Hug everyone:clap2:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Dark61]

Well done all who were involved.
Cheers,
D

[jskerm]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/12/476.jpg

Just a bit of a hint of which direction I'll be going with the restore. Last time this bumper was on this car was 1985 in the dealership it was bought from. Dad didn't throw much out as you can see.

[jskerm]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/12/474.jpg

[jskerm]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/12/473.jpg
Dragging her into the shed, thank goodness for winches!

[Lockee]

great to see.

It has been winched a fair bit lately.

Need the photo with the camper on it

[Lockee]

Has your Mum seen it yet?

[cuppabillytea]

Lung shot: The dealer might have a record of the original sale. You never know your luck.

[cuppabillytea]

:oops2: OOOOOPs Sorry. Should have read last post first :wallbash:

Well done all concerned. Great story.

[jskerm]

Here's a bit of Christmas cheer for you all. Gave Mum a bit of a surprise yesterday. You'll notice i had to edit out a bit of swearing! She still can't believe it..

https://youtu.be/S3t3vHlnrUg

[jskerm]

Mikkyboy was what Dad's grandkids knew him as if you were wondering what 'It's Mikkyboys car' meant.

[bbart]

This is brilliant! What a fantastic effort!! Well done!

[Barefoot Dave]

John, thanks so much for sharing such a personal moment with us all.
I was confused for a bit as to where your dad was. Rereading the thread,I found the post I had missed.
My belated condolences and understanding of lost opportunities. Still, you have done him proud with your strength and persistence.
Lots of memories regained and more to be made.
All the best to you and yours, Dave.

[cuppabillytea]

John, You're a champion.

[ezyrama]

What a fantastic read. Well Done John. Your Dad would be proud of you.
Cheers Ian

[jskerm]

The rebirth begins!https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/03/51.jpg

[Tim_AM]

A great thread and a great story!

watching this one with gusto,

good luck with the restoration, I hope it doesn't take you 6 years!!!