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    Armoured landy

    A friend rang me yesterday to say he had something that may interest me. It turned out to be a 1975 S3 used to pick up gold from mines in the Kalgoorlie area. The Landrover dealer of the time also had a security business. I don't know what it weighs but its not light.

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    mmm sounds interesting, any photos?
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    now that would be fascinating to see. Is it a locally made unit, or a shorland?
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    Hi Richard, locally made unfortunately, wish it was a shorland. Pics about to be posted. The vehicle is 2.25, aircond, air shocks, 94000 k's and strait as with very minimal rust that I can see. It needs a good clean though.

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    Some pics of it. I will take more detailed ones later
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    Looks like a rather unique vehicle!
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    Anybody runs into it will know they've hit something. I will see if there's any history of it. Everything works, even the reversing lights and the engine runs like a dream, just leaks water at the moment. Probably a perished hose.

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    Very interesting! Odd perhaps that the cabin appears unarmoured. Buy it!

    By the way - Next time you are there, pay particular attention to that LWB next to it in the front on Pic... And get chassis numbers.


    EDIT: I just noticed your sig... I didn't realise you had it home already. Disregard!
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    The roof and behind the doors are armoured but not the rest unless the doors and windscreen have been replaced. Kind of makes it pointless if the driver isn't protected. The vehicle is at home but I don't intend keeping it unless Ineed to be protected from SWMBO

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    Lt. good find, Myles says hello, Regards Frank.

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