Land Rover: Dunsfold Collection 2011 (7/80)

John Huntley driving the 1974 Land Rover Series 3 88in converted to a winch loading test bed for Land Rover Military 101 winch testing. Dunsfold Collection of Land Rovers Open Day 2011, Dunsfold, Surrey, UK. --- No releases available, but releases may not be necessary for certain uses. Automotive trademarks are the property of the trademark holder, authorization may be needed for some uses. --- Vehicle Information: Vehicle belongs to the Dunsfold Collection of Land Rovers: Chassis number...
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John Huntley driving the 1974 Land Rover Series 3 88in converted to a winch loading test bed for Land Rover Military 101 winch testing. Dunsfold Collection of Land Rovers Open Day 2011, Dunsfold, Surrey, UK. --- No releases available, but releases may not be necessary for certain uses. Automotive trademarks are the property of the trademark holder, authorization may be needed for some uses. --- Vehicle Information: Vehicle belongs to the Dunsfold Collection of Land Rovers: Chassis number 90102932A, Registration FXC 863L, Engine 4-cyl petrol 2.25L, Gearbox 4-speed. --- Vehicle History: This white Series 3 88in started life as motor show car in 1974 with evidence of a styling feature of painting the wheel centers a different colour. After that the rear body was removed and this massive P.T.O. hydraulic which fitted, with a safety cage around it. The use is believed to have been a device for the installation of Land Rover 101 winch cables, probably witch putting a heavy load on the cable for tight spooling and for testing safety features of the 101 winch. The "Birdcage", as called at Solihull is still on it's original Dunlop tyres.
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