Bicentenary 110 ute

[abaddonxi]

Saw this ad -


LAND ROVER ONE TEN LANDROVER County 110, 4 door ute, 1986 V8 Bicentenary model, offers up to 4 p.m. Fri. Feb. 29. Ph. 64611350 King Island.

So what' special about the bicentenary model.


And what happened in 1786 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1786) that would warrant a commemorative Land Rover?

Cheers
Simon

[Pedro_The_Swift]

were'nt they one-off V8's?

and--

Pedro The Third died :(

[langy]

It's been a while since they've been mentioned - but in essence the eight (I think it was only eight sets) were built either in 86 or shortly after modified using 1986 chassis. They are a custom set up made by taking the top off the rear of a county and installing a fifth wheel hitch for the bicentennial display caravan

There's mention and a pic on

Land Rover One-Ten, 110 (http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~lloyd/tildeLand-Rover/110/)

[abaddonxi]

Thanks Langy

Look-ee here.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/391.jpg


a number of sawn-off station wagons were made to tow special trailers (on a 5th wheel) for events associated with the Australian Bicentennial 1988. This one was spotted near Bright (Vic) in 1995. (http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/%7Elloyd/tildeLand-Rover/110/)


Almost looks like a 110 ute.

Cute.

Cheers
Simon

[Blknight.aus]

you know if they were suzid and lt95'd Id be after one.

[abaddonxi]

you know if they were suzid and lt95'd Id be after one.

Yup.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Saw this ad -

So what' special about the bicentenary model.

And what happened in 1786 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1786) that would warrant a commemorative Land Rover?

Cheers
Simon
Such a problem with Wiki - they think everything is US based - the Bi-Centenary was referring to the Bi-Centenary of the Colonisation of Australia by the Brits (yes because they had lost the Americas).

There were a number of touring exhibitions with 5th wheel van type trailers. The 110 Counties were modified in Sydney by the removal of the rear cab to allow for the 5th wheel coupling on the floor of the tub.

The van would be parked in the regional town and the vehicle used for exhibition staff transport during the stay. There is one in Sydney owned by a member of the LROCS.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/390.jpg
Not that it shows whats special about the vehicle.


Diana

[abaddonxi]

Oh, that bicentenary. You'd have thought that after having spent the last four years on the First Fleet I would have immediately thought of 1788.

The Wiki did mention the launch of the First Fleet in 1786, although I was pretty sure that the First Fleet launched early in 1787, but we all know that Wikipedia is never wrong.

Cheers
Simon

[JDNSW]

I actually saw one in Dubbo about a week ago. Not sure how many were made, but I thought it was rather more than the number quoted.

As far as I know they were all V8s, but of course it would be fairly easy to fit the Isuzu.

John

[justinc]

Hmmm, I would be careful about the condition on king island, I have seen a 120 from Flinders island that was very rusty, a real shame as it only has 68,000km on the clock...

JC

[Utemad]

Hmmm, I would be careful about the condition on king island, I have seen a 120 from Flinders island that was very rusty, a real shame as it only has 68,000km on the clock...

JC

Was just thinking that. Never mind the cost of getting it back to the mainland.

I wouldn't have thought that they would tow a fifth wheel trailer very well. Isn't the mounting point meant to be directly over the axle? Not possible by looking at the pics.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Was just thinking that. Never mind the cost of getting it back to the mainland.

I wouldn't have thought that they would tow a fifth wheel trailer very well. Isn't the mounting point meant to be directly over the axle? Not possible by looking at the pics.
Yes but not my design - if you did it today you would use a 130 (or 127) crew cab.

Diana

[Sly]

Theres one living in Myrtleford, I see it every week. Its a shame because I dont think they know what they have.

[master chief]

It's been a while since they've been mentioned - but in essence the eight (I think it was only eight sets) were built either in 86 or shortly after modified using 1986 chassis. They are a custom set up made by taking the top off the rear of a county and installing a fifth wheel hitch for the bicentennial display caravan

There's mention and a pic on

Land Rover One-Ten, 110 (http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~lloyd/tildeLand-Rover/110/)

Hello all,from memory there where 20 of them but may have been 26,i remember going to the auction when they where sold,unfortunatly i have no details and the memory wont work real well:mad:.i know that over the years i have worked on quite a few of them.

[Blknight.aus]

the weight doesnt have to be directly over the rear axle but you can put it up over the rear axle on a 110 depending on the hitch up setup of the trailer you use.

(no points for guessing whose already got his camper conversion planned out)

[BIG AL]

Ive got one and its the best most practical car ive ever had.
there were less than 20 made.
mine is a december 1986 3.5 v8

[abaddonxi]

Ive got one and its the best most practical car ive ever had.
there were less than 20 made.
mine is a december 1986 3.5 v8

Welcome!

Love to see some pictures.

Cheers
Simon

[Outlaw]

Agreed... welcome aboard Al... lets see some pics... only discovered this model after i'd had my 110 wagon cut down to a dualcab and thought i was so clever for keeping a flat wagone style back rather than the curved roof on the others :D:D:D

[BIG AL]

ill take some photos on the weekend

[V8Landy]

I looked at one a few yrs ago still kicking myself i didnt buy it.Cheers Brett

[SMASH]

i know this is a reeaallllyy old post and i dunno if there is a rule against re-starting old threads.. But! today i swapped my series 3 swb for what i thought was a 110 wagon cut to a ute, but turns out to be one of these Bicentenary 110's! its a 12/86 build date, as i have read they are pretty rare!

Cheers!

[SMASH]

hi everyone!
Today I joined the defender/county owners club, i swapped my series 3 swb for what i thought was a home-job 110 wagon cut to a ute, turns out its a Bicentenary genuine ute! although someone in the past has cut the original bed off it.. I was just wondering if anyone has any information on them or some original pictures anywhere? from what i have found there were only 20 made in 1986, and mines a 12/1986 model, 3.5 V8 bit rough and worse for wear but considering i found her in a back yard jammed away it seems pretty good!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/02/502.jpg (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/smash1972/media/IMAG0071.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/02/501.jpg (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/smash1972/media/IMAG0070.jpg.html)

[Mick_Marsh]

Well done.
What a treasure.

[CraigE]

Good find if it is, I thought I remember most of them being white? But was a long time ago when I saw them in 88.

[JDNSW]

I'm sure there has been a thread about them on here a few years back, so some more searching should find a picture or two.

My memory says they were all made in one batch and were all V8s.

John

[Bearman]

Mine is the same vintage. Except it has been modified a bit. 4BD1T, Lt95A, gal mil chassis, pto winch, lockers,HD front diff. and roof extended to cover rear section.
About 28 made I believe, most were white afaik. The frame on the chassis was for the turntable to tow the 5th wheeler vans that folded out into the displays.

[Vern]

Why not?

[87County]

Why not?

X2 db ?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

But! today i swapped my series 3 swb for what i thought was a 110 wagon cut to a ute, but turns out to be one of these Bicentenary 110's! its a 12/86 build date, as i have read they are pretty rare!

Cheers!

:ttiwwp:

[SMASH]

Pictures as requested!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/02/501.jpg (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/smash1972/media/IMAG0070.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/02/502.jpg (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/smash1972/media/IMAG0071.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/02/503.jpg (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/smash1972/media/IMAG0068.jpg.html)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

a quick search of the web see's all white ones,,,
looks good in blue:cool:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

The Bicentenial 110 were used in the run up to the 1988 Bi-Centennial as information project around the country. Some used to tow a 5th wheeler educational caravan. Some were cut down in the cab but left the tub. I've not seen one cut down as far as your's but perhaps it was original. You certainly can see the mouting for the 5th wheel coupling.

[JDNSW]

I don't think it is original - the wear pattern on the lower back of the cab is consistent with there being a conventional tub there, rather than some sort of flatbed - and it must have had some sort of structure to carry mudguards, lights etc.

Also, if original, I would have expected it to be finished with the galvanised corner as is fitted on cab/chassis vehicles of the same date.

John

[dullbird]

Why not?


X2 db ?


Because Chaps he asked a question (which I have edited out that you all cant see now) that is not allowed to be asked in the main forum:)

because it has its own forum for that sort of thing........

I will delete my post to save confusion....

I posted rather than sending a PM (as its really hard on my iphone) as it was late when the edit was done.

I'msure it wouldn't be hard to guess what he was asking considering its rarity :p

[Vern]

Cheeky db:D.
would it have something to do with the value?:)

[dullbird]

*Cough* maybe *cough* :D

[Bearman]

I don't think it is original - the wear pattern on the lower back of the cab is consistent with there being a conventional tub there, rather than some sort of flatbed - and it must have had some sort of structure to carry mudguards, lights etc.

Also, if original, I would have expected it to be finished with the galvanised corner as is fitted on cab/chassis vehicles of the same date.

John

I reckon it is original John. My guess is someone has cut the rear well body off just behind the cab probably to fit a trayback. Also looks like it was originally white like all the ones I have seen and has been repainted blue. The chassis bracket for the turntable and the holes on the rear of the cab on the drivers side where the roll bar/spare tyre carrier was attached are identical to the ones on mine. The build date is the same as mine 12/86. I would be interested to see the VIN as it should be close to mine if it is an original. Should be close to SALLDHMV7BA2#####

[JDNSW]

I reckon it is original John. .......

I think we are at cross purposes - my post was saying that the lack of a rear tub was not original, not that it was not an original bicentenary model - I think the frame for the fifth wheel says that, without any doubt. I agree with you that it is almost certainly one. Not sure about the colour though, but this should be easy to ascertain by looking at the colour on the interior panels that are normally covered by trim. While, like you, most of the ones I have seen have been white, that does not mean they all were.

Like you I would be interested in the VIN relative to others, because I am pretty sure they were all one order, so should be pretty close numbers, although not necessarily consecutive.

John

[PAT303]

I meet a guy and his wife from Sydney who had one,the 3.5 crapped itself so he fitted a 4.6 that he bought from Land Rover as a factory replacement.I do remember a member from the Sydney LR club,a German bloke who new a bit about them,the vehicle was blue. Pat

[SMASH]

The build date is the same as mine 12/86. I would be interested to see the VIN as it should be close to mine if it is an original. Should be close to SALLDHMV7BA2#####

The vin on my one up to that point is identical! it definitely originally had a tub on it that someone cut off, there was a mangled alloy tray on it but the guy i got it off wanted the tray so he kept it. I am definitely going to take it back as close to original, i have a series 2a that i had for parts i am considering finding out the differences between the bed on it and the original defender one and cutting it to length and tig welding it on.
Bearman does yours have alot more electronics than would be in a normal county of that age? like cruise control electric fan controls and other things like that
And sorry about my earlier post with the question! i didn't realize i wasn't allowed to ask it!

Luke

[Bearman]

The vin on my one up to that point is identical! it definitely originally had a tub on it that someone cut off, there was a mangled alloy tray on it but the guy i got it off wanted the tray so he kept it. I am definitely going to take it back as close to original, i have a series 2a that i had for parts i am considering finding out the differences between the bed on it and the original defender one and cutting it to length and tig welding it on.
Bearman does yours have alot more electronics than would be in a normal county of that age? like cruise control electric fan controls and other things like that
And sorry about my earlier post with the question! i didn't realize i wasn't allowed to ask it!

Luke

G'day Luke,
I would say you have the real item. Send me a PM if you wish and let me know your VIN number and I can tell you how close it is to mine. I reckon it will be very close. The 2A tub will fit onto it but there is a difference in the shape of the guard arch and the 110 flare will not fit in unless you do a bit of "modifying"
Only extra wiring mine had was for CB radio when I purchased it. Apart from the shortened cab the only other difference from a normal County wagon is the rear seat is moved a little further forward than standard and a 60l auxiliary fuel tank on the drivers side.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

IMHO your task would be easier if you acquired a standard 110 tub and transferred the bulkhead behind the rear seat,

[uninformed]

I seem to remeber talking to someone in the know about these may moons ago. Im pretty sure there were some in blue, but only 3 I think....

[BRINDO75]

I Know All 4X4 Spares in Kotara has wrecked one. So if there was only 3 then, yours is even rarer.

[617harry]

I have just acquired one of these and am in the process of fixing some faults ahead of a blue slip (Sydney sider). The first time i took it down for a blue slip there was much confusion with the inspector as the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board has no listing for the type in their NVD1 section. The inspector was unsure whether to classify the vehicle as either a Ute or Omnibus as the other 4 door land rovers of the type are classified. I would be very interested to see how other members have their's registered and if there is any further information on this vehicle that I can acquire.

Mine has the additional fuel tank on the drivers side, a detroit locker rear end, 3.5 litre V8 and is now dual fuel.


Cheers
Harry

[50LRO]

Hi.

I saw a wrecked one at all British off road.

That makes one

[Bearman]

I have just acquired one of these and am in the process of fixing some faults ahead of a blue slip (Sydney sider). The first time i took it down for a blue slip there was much confusion with the inspector as the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board has no listing for the type in their NVD1 section. The inspector was unsure whether to classify the vehicle as either a Ute or Omnibus as the other 4 door land rovers of the type are classified. I would be very interested to see how other members have their's registered and if there is any further information on this vehicle that I can acquire.

Mine has the additional fuel tank on the drivers side, a detroit locker rear end, 3.5 litre V8 and is now dual fuel.


Cheers
Harry

Mine is registered as a 5 seater in Qld.

[rar110]

Mine is registered as a 5 seater in Qld.

I was waiting for you to chime in. Big diesel dual cab with a galvanised chassis. Probably an example of what land rover should have done to sell dual cabs in Australia in the 80s & 90s.

[isuzutoo-eh]

Check rego/insurance costs, I think utes cost more than omnibusses for green slips. Then poke the inspector in the correct direction :D

[County85]

This is my one and I know that a local guy to me has one. It's been in our family about 20 years or so. I've painted it and had new decals made along with the new blue back. I know some come with great big winches on the front of them as well.


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[JDNSW]

This is my one and I know that a local guy to me has one. It's been in our family about 20 years or so. I've painted it and had new decals made along with the new blue back. I know some come with great big winches on the front of them as well.


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I am pretty certain they had body coloured flares, same as other 110s.

John

[County85]

Yes mine had them, I've still got them but I've changed them to wider ones. I will get around to painting them white one day. 79975 this photo is of the original ones.

[AndyG]

Check rego/insurance costs, I think utes cost more than omnibusses for green slips. Then poke the inspector in the correct direction :D

There was some chat that once an omnibus you can park in Bus stops, someone had a few blues with the inspectors and won

[AndyG]

Yes mine had them, I've still got them but I've changed them to wider ones. I will get around to painting them white one day. 79975 this photo is of the original ones.

That's got a special something, class, style. I Wish i knew the French expression

[uninformed]

Je ne sais quoi

[bemm52]

Yes mine had them, I've still got them but I've changed them to wider ones. I will get around to painting them white one day.





Noice truck where did you get the rack...........Aluminium??????

[County85]

It's always been on top. I can't say it was on there when they were built? Easy enough to make if you know someone who can do it.