Missing Engine for 1950 Series 1 - Is it out there somewhere? Engine Number: 06106683

[LRO53]

Hi All,

Thought i might post here I've got a quite original 1950 Series 1 that was purchased in 1972 off the original station it was sold to by it's first owner. I purchased it off the second owner. At one stage it has been fitted with a spread bore 2.0L.

Because the vehicle has been registered continuously since 1950 I had a thought Queensland Transport might still have this on there records. I rang up a contact and they told me TRAILS was saying Engine Number: 06106683

That's it!I've checked with the first owners son and there is no Land Rover stuff at the station. So no engine. My thoughts this engine was taken out in 1972 onwards and changed for the Spread bore as they retained the Original gearbox, Dynamo, Carb.

The second owners property was held by them until around 2000 when they sold up and had a clearing sale i am told by the auctioneer that there was some Land Rover stuff and it went to people in Rockhampton, Townsville and possibility other places. I have no idea what was there but if anyone out there has a square sump 1950 engine laying around can you check the number!

[crackers]

I've checked with the first owners son and there is no Land Rover stuff at the station.

Without being rude, would he recognise a Land Rover engine? It might be worth asking if you go there and have a poke around.

[LRO53]

Without being rude, would he recognise a Land Rover engine? It might be worth asking if you go there and have a poke around.

Hi Crackers, I've been actually just over the weekend nothing to find... He does know his machinery with a recent purchase of a new international dozier and with Land Rover history they used to own a Disco 3.. But sold that due to the only dealer being 500+ KM away!!! :( Pitty as they loved it and hate the V8 Cruiser (When will Land Rover Australia get the message they need more dealers in Central QLD!! Rant over)

[crackers]

Ah well.
I guess the next step would be to find out where the swap was done. If done on the station, it's obviously been disposed of. If done at a workshop though, that might be your next stop. Check the local tip?
Best of luck with your search.

[russellrovers]

Hi Crackers, I've been actually just over the weekend nothing to find... He does know his machinery with a recent purchase of a new international dozier and with Land Rover history they used to own a Disco 3.. But sold that due to the only dealer being 500+ KM away!!! :( Pitty as they loved it and hate the V8 Cruiser (When will Land Rover Australia get the message they need more dealers in Central QLD!! Rant over)hi went to the shed today there is 3 1950 for sale at present engine numbers are 06105537 this motor has a engine rebuild plate on side untested------------06115935 this engine turns ok-------06113583 this engine also turns if you require information on these engine please ring meon 0428732001 jim