"Margaret-Mary""

Paul M is REMLR member 211, and lives in Queensland. He is the proud owner of a 1967 S2A Ambulance, ARN 114-196. Paul was lucky enough to stumble, be it a few phone calls from Kevin H, across previous owner, and REMLR member 032, Don F.

114-196 spent 24 years in service, and with the large 2's on doors, roof and 1st Military District TAC it is thought that the Oakey Army Air Base was its last posting. When released to auction in 1991 39000 miles was recorded on the clock, today the mileage is 55000

Since becoming the new owner Paul has undertaken a mini restoration. Although fundamentally straight, and 90% complete, the aim was to take care of some of the rot nearly 40 years had taken, and to have ready for the 40th Anniversary Long Tan celebrations.

Mechanically updated with Series 3 Brakes and Fairey overdrive, 114-196 is in good mechanical condition. Therefore, the cleanup concentrated primarily on the rotten firewall, front roof quarters and main cabin area.

Paul was lucky enough to have a very helpful cousin Anthony who cut, welded, straighten and fabricated new pieces for the firewall and body .Anthony being a coachbuilder by trade was also able to apply a shiny new coat of Deep Bronze Green. Although the timeframe for the mini restoration was short, two months, Paul is very pleased with the results

A couple of photos from the Beach in 2007

Beach driving was apparently easy going.