This page contains photos of the following
vehicles:
113-253 - Series 2A Gunbuggy
172-091 - Series 2A GS (Fited with wire cutter and MG mount), This
configuration was for Convoy Escort work in Vietnam
172-436 - Series 2A Long Range Patrol Vehicle
Perentie 110 6x6 V8 LRPV LHD Prototype
This General Service Series 2A has some unusual accessories for convoy
protection duty in Vietnam. A machine gun mount in the tub, and a wire
cutter to protect the gunner from wires strung across the road.
A view of the rear of teh Convoy Escort.
A (fuzzy) detail shot of the wire cutters brace on the firewall.
And bolted to the Bush Bar.
A side on profile of this vehicle taken in 2009.
Copyright: Richard Green
This Series 2A Long Range Patrol Vehicle is the only original LRPV on
the east coast. The remainder of the survivors are in South Australia,
or West Australia.
A rear view showing the Roll Over Protection Stsrem (ROPS) and custom
tailgate.
A view of the front suspension showing the helper springs.
A underneath view looking at the rear axle.
The extra fittings on the LRPV's Dashboard.
This is one of the Specially converted "Gunbuggies". Officially
designated as a Carrier, 106mm RCL.
The data plate on the vehicles 106 mm Recoilless Rifle. This vehicle was
used in the Anti Tank role.
The prototype Perentie 110 LRPV. This vehicle was never sold to the australian
army, but retained by Land Rover Australia. For a period of time it was
on display at the British Motor Industry Heritage Museum in the UK.
Copyright: Richard Green
Things to notice about this vehicle is that it is LHD and a V6, not Isuzu
Diesel
Copyright: Richard Green