SAS Land Rover
These vehicles were related to the
Pink Panthers
insofar as they had a
similar role. But as I understand it the PP's were purpose modified by Land
Rover for the Brit SAS, the Aussie versions were modified by the reg't itself
over a long period of time and involved a lot of trial and error. Mine is of
the last configuration before the adoption of the
6x6's
circa 1988.
Specs:
- series IIa,
standard military land rover, petrol engine,
some components eg water pump were unique to the military versions.
- electrics: twelve (12) volts
- after market power boosted brakes, electronic ignition,
extensive bar work, large auxillary fuel tank,
storage facilities in the rear, motorbike rack on the rear
- pedestal mount in rear for GPMG M60 or .30 cal Browning (never .50 cal
as alot of people assume) and mounting on passenger side for GPMG M60.
- spare-wheel carriers fold down
as a work-bench or table and were known as bat-wings
dwelsh at global.net.auNOSPAM Darren Welsh -->
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