Army vehicle disposal

Beach · 2nd July 2013, 08:50 AM

Hello all and congratulations to those that have purchased an ex-military Rover.

I went to the latest auction at Minto as a mate really wanted one of these. I managed to convince him to have a good look before he parted with his hard earned.

I have to say, some of what I saw scared me a little. More than a few of these vehicles are just not road worthy and should never be passed. A few new owners might be up for some big bills in the near future.

Lot 65 is a good example, with some very obvious rust holes in the pillar near the hinge of the passengers side door.

The modified (high roof) FFR listed as "surveillance vehicle" gave us a good laugh. It might have been our eyes, but standing in front, it looked like some part of it was seriously bent on the left hand side. One to many drops from C-130's perhaps?

Anyway, I hope it all goes well for the proud new owners, but these vehicles have had a very hard life and it looked to me like very few of them could pass as road worthy.

**29dinosaur** · 2nd July 2013, 09:27 AM

Well here's one that really enjoyed his first day as a civilian..... nice rig!

(Sorry for the cross post - other pics)

**UncleHo** · 2nd July 2013, 10:42 AM

G'ay S12A

Will we see you and the Perentie at the Gold Coast Landrover Club meeting on Thursday night?? Just check the address and time in the Gold Coast Landrover Club section on AULRO.

cheers

S12A · 2nd July 2013, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by UncleHo

G'ay S12A

Will we see you and the Perentie at the Gold Coast Landrover Club meeting on Thursday night?? Just check the address and time in the Gold Coast Landrover Club section on AULRO.

cheers

Gday UncleHO ,

i would love to come along , got a few little issues to fix up so i might have to come to the next one ?

will give me some time to clean it up a bit too!

cheers

**Barefoot Dave** · 25th July 2013, 09:15 AM

G'Day all.
Auction rumour has it that there are some 'Interesting' White fleet vehicles coming soon.
Think: v8 Cruiser with 'Extensive' barwork. The words Special and Response spring to mind.

Nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat, Eh Squire?!

More to follow, Wait out.

**Disco Muppet** · 25th July 2013, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

G'Day all.
Auction rumour has it that there are some 'Interesting' White fleet vehicles coming soon.
Think: v8 Cruiser with 'Extensive' barwork. The words Special and Response spring to mind.

Nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat, Eh Squire?!

Vehicle mounted fast response team through the Maccas drive through eh dave?

**Barefoot Dave** · 25th July 2013, 10:05 AM

DM, you are putting bad thoughts in my head.

Rest, you naughty little Acorn, you. ; )

**Disco Muppet** · 25th July 2013, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

DM, you are putting bad thoughts in my head.

Rest, you naughty little Acorn, you. ; )

Good, let the Dark Side flow through you

"We'll have a large order of fries and 12 mags of Mp5 ammo"

schmik · 26th July 2013, 07:54 AM

Are the blue slips they are showing pictures of correct?

Even the hardtop / commander / 4 door vehicles show the blue slip as a 2 seater 2 door car.

Does anyone know if the soft tops can be rego'ed / modified to be more than 2 seaters?

**Ryan_** · 26th July 2013, 12:44 PM

Anyone have an opinion on what these old 110's will be selling for as they keep churning out the stock?? Dont they have like 2000+ to offload over the next few years?

I find it hard to believe there are enough hard core enthusiasts willing to pay $12-15k for a 25 year old soft top with unknown (200k+) kms on the clock, no PS no a/c and who knows what other issues?

I WANT one just for fun and to scare the hell out of Smart cars BUT.. they seem pretty overpriced for what they are

Here's hoping they run out of ready buyers and the prices fall off..

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