Rover Australia PR pics -REMLR

Land-Rover Series 2<BR>Australian Military Forces Spec.

These magnificent photos were taken by Ern Quinlan for Rover Australia. Each series has an identification numbr helping to date and group them written on the back of the original 8x10 photographs. Some of hte photos without this photo ID may be from a different photographer or series, but are from Rover Australia none the less.

Land-Rover Series 2a Fitted For Radio - RAAF

	Image 1-9449 RAAF SIIA FFR Reg. No. 221569 Various views of new vehicle at Enfield prior to delivery. No canopy or aerial mounts and not fitted out.
	Image 2-9449 It is interesting to note that whilst the body is olive drab, the chassis appears to be in a gloss black. The wheel nuts and hubs are also in black.
	Image 3-9449 At the front of the tub there are plates that appear to be for mounting the Series 2a FFR radio table, however unlike the Army vehicles, the middle seat in the front remains in place. The spare wheel bracket and bonnet retaining strap can also be seen clearly.
	Image 4-9449 The tailgate scoop is in clear evidence here, but no step cut into it. The bumperettes also show the early mountings for Tac plate holders that was later moved onto the body due to damage to the unit, as well as personnell.
	Image 5-9449 This side view shows the cleanly painted chassis and springs to good effect.

Land-Rover Series 2a Fitted For Radio and 88 GS

	Image 1-3769 For whatever reason, there are 2 photos of new Series 2a 1/4 Ton GS vehicles in this series of FFT photos, but here they are in sequence!
	Image 2-3769 Interior (looking down, no canopy) of a SIIA FFT The storage box in place of the center seat (as per in the Ambulances) is visible in this photo as well as a storage slot on the back of the bulkhead.
	Image 4-3769 Interior of a SIIA FFT
	Image 6-3769 For whatever reason, there are 2 photos of new Series 2a 1/4 Ton GS vehicles in this series of FFT photos, but here they are in sequence!
	Image 7-3769 A Front shot of new SIIA FFT at Enfield
	Image 8-3769 Rear photo of a new SIIA FFT at Enfield
	Image 9-3769 Rear interior shot of new SIIA FFT at Enfield The battery racks can be seen in good detail as well as the tailgate scoop. The mounts for the radio table have also been fitted. Regular 2 person troop seats are fitted.

Land-Rover Series 2a Ambulance

	Image 2-3895 A rear view of a SIIA Ambulance (AMF 114-552) at Enfield prior to delivery. It's interesting to note the box that the pintle hook is bolted to is painted white, and that the mud flaps are still black and land rover items.
	Image 4-3895 The interior of the Ambulance showing good detail of the seats in downward position and the step folded down.
	Image 5-3895 Step up and pintle hook visible as well as seats stowed away.
	Image 1-9895 New - A frontal view of 114-552. Interestingly no beacon light is visible. No winch is fitted and the backing plates for the rear seatbelts can clearly be seen.
	New - A view in the engine bay showing "Regulator - Installation of Alternator 4 Cylinder"
	New - "Regulator - Installation of Alternator 4 Cylinder. Prelim Dash Harness Modification before final Modification"
	New - "Ambulance 1970 Season Contract No. V409003 (12 Off) Contract No. V409388 (20 Off)" Considering the fleet went to olive drab in the 60's, this vehicle appears to be finished in Deep Bronze Green?
	New - "Ambulance 1970 Season Contract No. V409003 (12 Off) Contract No. V409388 (20 Off)" The sirens must have been fitted later than this as none are visible under the guard on the RHS of the image.
	New - "Ambulance 1970 Season Contract No. V409003 (12 Off) Contract No. V409388 (20 Off)" The dash area showing the center console box (with no rubber matting on top) and no seats installed as yet giving a view of the fuel tank dippers.
	New - A good detail pic of the rear step.
	New - A good detail photo of the rear door and some of the rear interior.
	New - The RHS of the interior of the back of the ambulance. The locking pin on the rail appears to be to hold the stretchers in place rather than the later straps used ? Or in connection with them?
	New - the RHS of the rear interior from the other end showing the top stretcher rack in place.
	New - The Blower and fans are visible in this shot quite well. The larger sun visors as well.
	New - A view of the side vent when new
	New - A good view of the blanket box above the driver.
	New - A view of the drip bottle holders, blower unit and patient fan.
	New - Another engine bay view showing the wiring and pipes around the brake box.
	New - Another engine bay view showing the coil and other engine bay electrics.

Land-Rover Series 2a Ceremonial Vehicle

Rear side view of a SIIA 109" Review/Ceremonial vehicle.

Unfortunately a rather dark photo, but the handrails and rear steps are quite clear. The Army Museum Bandiana has one such example of this vehicle, but in a different configuration.

Land-Rover Series 2a Workshop

Image 4-5336
LH interior door shot of SIIA Workshop Vehicle.

A map table is visible attached to the door, as well as storage pocket on the back of the seat.

Land-Rover Series 2 Wrecker

	Two views of SII Wrecker AMF 108-038 ( in Gloss Olive, location unknown. This vehicle now resides in the Army Museum Bandiana. A number of interesting aspects of the vehicle can be seen in this photo including the radio installation and wing mounted ATU, jerry can storage and spare tire mounting. The writing reads: Truck 3/4 ton Recovery GS 4x4 Three quarter view of the recovery vehicle showing boom in traveling position and mounting of Inst for C42
	ATU and canopy hoops shown in clear detail. No bonnet mount for a spare tire at all. The writing reads: Battery Cradle for 2-12volt Batteries (similar FFR) built into Drivers side
	Two views of SII Wrecker AMF 108-038 in Olive Drab, location unknown. The same vehicle as above, but later in life after a repaint and with a canopy fitted. Spare tyre is now on the bonnet, and the canopy appears quite faded.
	Rollers have been added at the rear to assist in recovering from more acute angles, as well as forward. There is a small rear window in the canopy and the radios appear to have been removed from their racks.

Land-Rover Series 2a Wrecker

	Various detail views of SIIA Wrecker AMF 176-312, looks to be Enfield again. There are some differenced between the series 2 above and this 2a. A bigger work light, Side rollers fitted from the start. The crane is different, and the spare tyre is back in the rear of the vehicle. Interestingly this vehicle is only 2 registration numbers from the vehicle that the Army Museum Bandiana has.
	Again the side lockers for jerry can storage has been added, but bits of the bonnet spare tyre mount seem to be still in place.
	A good view of the toolbox mounted against the bumper.
	The towing A frame can be seen mounted in the tub here.
	The straps for securing the jerry can in it's locker in the left hand side of the vehicle.
	The cab canopy with extension to cover the radio again.
	A view of a very fresh looking engine bay.
	Another view of the engine bay.
	More detail of the stowage of the towing A frame and bar.
	A clear vice of the bumperette as well as the A frame stowage and end of the cable captured in the pintle hook
	A view of the cable drum and controls for the hydraulic winch.
	A view from the other side of the crane, showing the winch drum, as well as hydraulic fluid storage tank. The winch is driven from the rear PTO of the vehicles transfer case..
	A view of the winch controls from the other side of the vehicle.
	Another view of the rear of the vehicle.
	A view of the inside of the cab looking at the space for the radio to be mounted.
	Another view of the radio mounting table in the back of the cab from outside the vehicle. The line that can be seen across the photo is the top of the door frame.
	A side view of the radio table / mount with the canopy lifted up so that the assembly can be seen.

PR Photos from Rover Australia, PMC Enfield, Sydney
Photos © Copyright Rover Australia Pty Ltd. Used with permission.
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