Main LR Models - for Numpties Missus

[Grizzly_Adams]

The main LR models I can think of are:

Series I
Series II
Series IIA
Series IIA Lightweight (added)
Series IIA FC
Series IIB FC
Series III
Series III Lightweight (added)
Series III Game (added)
101FC
Series III Stage 1
Range Rover Classic
County
Perentie
Perentie 6x6 (added)
P38a Range Rover
Defender 200tdi era (incl. V8's)
Discovery 200tdi era (incl. V8's)
Defender 300tdi era (incl. V8's)
Discovery 300tdi era (incl. V8's)
Defender Series II - Td5 era (incl. V8's)
Discovery Series II - Td5 era (incl. V8's)
Freelander
Range Rover
Discovery 3
Range Rover Sport


They are, as far as I remember, the main models of LR. I've tried to list them as much in chronological order as possible. Of course we could also split it down further into Series I 80", Series I 86", etc. - or even down to engine types if you want to get really granular - like I did with the Defenders....

I'm curious if I've missed one of the major models though and if people feel I should keep the Defenders as seperate based on the main diesel engine model used at the time. I've done it that way as there were significant changes to the Defender model at those times and the diesel engines were the most known component to signify those changes - no offence meant to the V8 owners out there :D

[Bush65]

Perhaps the Light Weight versions.

[Bigbjorn]

You missed the 110" Forward Control

[Bushie]

Maybe the 6X6s as well


Martyn

[Grizzly_Adams]

Alrighty - Lightweights - which year where they? Series III'ish?

Sorry Brian I wasn't aware of any 110 FC's? Do you have a link or somewhere I can get some more information on them?

The 6x6's I would put in with the Perentie's - are they the ones you are referring to? The ones the Aussie military uses? If so I will add them under the Perentie that's already there...

[EchiDna]

geez this is gonna be a thankless task :)

110 county Isuzu 4BD1
110 county v8

[Grizzly_Adams]

Yup and both were mentioned :D

I knew about the 101FC - or should I say I dream about them? Alas it will never be, my wife thinks they look absolutely butt ugly so she'll never allow me to have one :eek: They did do a prototype for a civilian 101 FC but it never took off so was scrapped early (dunno if it ever even got out of prototype stage)

I had a friend who had a Series IIA FC so I knew about the 2 different types of Series FC's (IIA and IIB) but didn't realise that the Series IIB FC was actually on a 110 wheelbase - which I assume would be the one that Brian Hjelm asked about...

If you like we could try and make it even more granular :D There's levels upon levels of Land Rovers you know :D:D:D:cool:

[Mick-Kelly]

Should you add gunbuggys, LRPV's, bloodboxes of all types, middleweights (theres only 2) and the elusive centre steer that im sure is in a barn somewhere. :p Oh and the roadless rover forestry vehicles :p :p

[Graeme]

What about the Mine Rovers used in underground coal mines?

[numpty]

If you split diesel and petrol Defenders, what about the Isuzu engined County?
Also there was a prototype which was to replace the FC called the Llama, and not a bad looking truck either. Has featured in LROI in the past.

[Bigbjorn]

What about the Mine Rovers used in underground coal mines?
I think we need to determine what is a "model" and what is a variant of a model. If we take a Series as an example, I consider they are a Series No.? and short or long wheelbase. That is the model. Other identifiers are 4 or 6 cylinders, petrol or diesel but the base model is the Series and wheelbase. Custom build orders such as military vehicles are variants as are aftermarket modified vehicles such as the Fox Engineering underground vehicles. Series III Stage 1 and 110/120's pre Defender are sufficiently different to be considered models.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I did warn you a poll was difficult,,,,,;):p

[Bushie]

The 6x6's I would put in with the Perentie's - are they the ones you are referring to? The ones the Aussie military uses? If so I will add them under the Perentie that's already there...

They could probably go with the Perenties but the civilian 6X6 was different to the military ones - narrower cabin from memory.


Martyn

[UncleHo]

G'day All:)

Yes Bushie, the Civilian 6x6 was the standard wheel track, the Perenties have a wider chassis and cab 8" wider I think, the rear chassis was designed to takeload sharing rocker type rear suspension, also the Forward Control Series 2 vehicles were designated 2a FC 109wb, in 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder, Series 2B 110wb in 6cyl with 4 as special order, most of those were exported, the 2B had a wider track (increased stability)and strengthend (ENV) diffs. All Standard type Series Landrovers were known as "Bonneted Models" The Series 2a vehicles underwent an update in 1967 at the start of Chassis suffix "D" with the introduction of Negitive Earth Electrics, Key Start with flick switiches,Cable Operated Wipers,a dished all rubber Steering Wheel, and a cranked handbrake lever this was fitted to unable the driver to use it whilst wearing a seatbelt, in late 69, the headlights were moved out to the guards,(Fenders,Wings) to satisify US and European safety regulations.

cheers:)

[Mick-Kelly]

And we havent even started talking about the cuthbertson tracked landys yet.

[UncleHo]

I have the Chassis of the Aust Army's trials Cuthberson Series 2 in my backyard. Chassis only.

[Mick-Kelly]

Now that would be a monster of a restoration
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/05/148.jpg

[Grizzly_Adams]

Sorry didn't realise there was a civilian 6x6 that LR produced and marketed (remember I did say "main models" :) ). Was that done around the same time as the Perentie or earlier / after?

I haven't started splitting the list up into different engine types / wheelbases yet, and you guys are already starting to bamboozle us with specific custom jobs! :eek:

I didn't even think about all the custom applications as there are so many different types and styles because one of LR's old selling points was that you could customize them completely... though LR now see's that as it's nemesis as it increases production costs and means they have to keep a manual production line :(

One step at a time I think.. show of hands if anyone is interested in me breaking them down into wheelbase's and then engine types?

[EchiDna]

a pretty complete listing of models are here:

http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~lloyd/tildeLand-Rover/

[numpty]

Sorry didn't realise there was a civilian 6x6 that LR produced and marketed (remember I did say "main models" :) ). Was that done around the same time as the Perentie or earlier / after?

I haven't started splitting the list up into different engine types / wheelbases yet, and you guys are already starting to bamboozle us with specific custom jobs! :eek:

I didn't even think about all the custom applications as there are so many different types and styles because one of LR's old selling points was that you could customize them completely... though LR now see's that as it's nemesis as it increases production costs and means they have to keep a manual production line :(

One step at a time I think.. show of hands if anyone is interested in me breaking them down into wheelbase's and then engine types?

Go for it!! If we end up with a comprehensive list maybe it can be added as a "sticky" somewhere so that it can be easily referred to in the future.

[easo]

Are you just after Rover factory modles or every single prototype that Land Rover drew up. After all LRs are the most moded 4x4 in the world.

[Grizzly_Adams]

No way would I go after every single type of LR every prototyped or produced. Apart from taking me years to research I still reckon I wouldn't be able to find every different type....

[Gug]

Right on Grizzly! but ya might want to add "Game" to the list.

[JDNSW]

I'd point out that "County" is a trim level which has been used on a variety of Landrovers from Series 3 to Rangerover. It is frequently used (incorrectly) to refer to all pre-Defender 110s in Australia. In fact, although the County station wagon was the most common of these they were by no means the only ones sold - also came as cab/chassis in 4x4 (either 110 or 120 wheeelbase) or 6x6, as hardtop and (not certain of this) probably ute body and soft top, none with County trim. All were available with either the Isuzu or V8 (although I think the 6x6 may have been only Isuzu). The pre-Defender 90 was never sold in Australia, nor were the 2.5 four cylinder petrol or diesel (or for that matter the early 2.25), although there is probably the odd personal import.