I know Taz had a second one he was looking at doing up, or maybe he was using it for sparts for his first one? Not sure, been a while since I spoke to him...
The FC's and military variations section has been going for a few days and I am wondering about the variant generally.
When I last looked there were about 3K of each of the Series 2a and similar numbers of Series 2b models produced. In the export Series 2B 6 cylinder, of which I have 3, there were 524 produced.
Does anyone know how many of either model or engine configuration came to Australia?
What about how many still exist?
I know that there are my 3 X 2Bs, Taz's one in Brisbane, Wilbur the ex-RAF one in Melbourne, another in a workshop in Zetland in Sydney and one in rural Victoria.
For the series 2a I know of Brian Danielson's one in Silverdale Sydney and then there's Ken West and his 6X6 Range Rover hybrid project.
Anyone else know of any? Or even have one?
Cheers
Diana
I know Taz had a second one he was looking at doing up, or maybe he was using it for sparts for his first one? Not sure, been a while since I spoke to him...
Thanks Grizzly
I sent a PM to Taz the other day looking for info on the door trim, but he's not replied (but I also haven't been to that site today).
There have been a few around over the years, but am unaware if anyone in Oz keeps any tabs on them. Perhaps there's someone with a Register happening.
It would be good to find out and perhaps swap bits. I know that I have a few S2a ENV half-shafts that may be of use to someone, they are no good to me at present.
Diana
One of the property owners hat we visit up in the Olinda area has mentioned that he has a FC. I've never actually seen it and don't know what model or vintage.
Will follow up when next in contact with him if you wish.
Roger
Roger
That would be great - I am thinking that I may start a little database, register if you like, to collect some data on the remaining ones.
Only 6,000 to start with - it can't be all that difficult can it?
Not sure about privacy however!
Diana
P.S. Seems really weird to me - the details and owner of aircraft with a VH prefix are all in the public domain. However when it comes to cars, all the RTA will tell you is if it was a taxi.
In my time at Leyland & Truck & Bus Brisbane, we sold, from memory, only three 110/FC/6cyl. cab and chassis. I assume they were 2B's. They were the last in stock at Pressed Metal, Enfield. This would have been 1973-74, boom times, when we could sell any LR we could get.
URSUSMAJOR
Brian
UK S2B production, where my 3 were built, ceased in 1972 so your date of 1973 would be about right.
Just as an addit, I recently learned that South African assembly continued until 1976 to fill contracts for the SA Army. These ones even had the S3 synchromesh gearbox from the S3 1 Ton.
Diana
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