Whilst RAN records are scattered amongst Commonwealth Registrations, and the older RAAF vehicle Registration Ledgers are thought to have been lost, the vast majority of Australian Army Vehicle Registration Ledgers are preserved at either the Australian War Memorial, or the Army Museum Bandiana. Of course more modern records are kept electronically, however for the Series 2, 2a and 3 fleets of Land Rovers we can establish through those ledgers and contract information a fairly precise idea of how many vehicles were made of any given type were ordered and made.
The December 1988 issue of Overlander provided a combined total for Series 2 and 2A purchased by the AMF. It stated that the total was 6,626 units supplied in both 88" and 109" types between "16.12.58" and "9/71". Allowing for the fact that the Australian Army definitely purchased some replacement chassis (for repairs), and that the RAAF purchased a number of series 2a Military Specification vehicles, the Overlander figure could be about right.
The ARN Ledgers being digitised since 2003 show a total of 6582 Series 2 & 2A Army Land-Rovers purchased between "16.12.58" and "2/72". by the Army, and so far only 20 RAAF units have been confirmed from Photographs. Bringing a total of 6602 vs the 6626 quoted by Overlander.
Late in 2013 REMLR was sent some fascinating information about Military Land Rover Production in Australia. The information is courtesy of the BMC-Leyland Australia Heritage Group that are researching and collecting information for a second book which is to be written about PMC. Their first book was titled, Building cars in Australia : Morris, Austin, BMC and Leyland 1950 - 1975 and is to be commended to anyone with an interest in what transpired over that period with the companies mentioned.
Series Land Rover Totals to 7/3/2014
Given the occasional oddity or mistake in the numbers numbers, and an error margin of a vehicle here or there, our database holds far and away the majority of military type Land Rover's (RAAF and Army), and in the series 2 88 in, we are fairly close to spot on, same with the Series 3 109's. There are a few that may be missing in the LWB Series II and IIa 109's, however we suspect that those are RAAF vehicles.
Type |
Wheelbase |
Numbers Contracted |
Number in ARN Database |
PMC Production to 21.12.1974 |
Number on tally sheet |
comments |
Series II and IIa |
88 4 cylinder |
2230 |
2231 |
2233 |
2240 |
Missing 10? But
+ 10 known RAAF registrations in DB
+ 4 Unknown military chassis, RAAF?
|
Series II and IIa |
109 4 Cylinder |
1842 |
4351 |
4355 |
4386 |
Numbers on the contracts fall far short of known numbers and are obviously missing some large contracts
+ 6 known RAAF registrations in DB
+ 2 unknown military chassis, RAAF? |
Series 3 DOD |
88 4 cylinder |
? |
1 |
7 |
? |
|
Series 3 Australian Army |
109 6 Cylinder |
2280 |
2277 |
n/a |
2280 |
+ 46 unknown military chassis in DB, RAAF? |
Series 3 Indonesian Army |
109 6 Cylinder |
250 |
0 |
n/a |
250 |
All sent to Indonesia and were new built, not refurbished Australian vehicles. |
TOTAL |
|
|
8860 |
|
8906 + 250 |
|
Series 2
There was a quote issued 7.8.1963 for 50 Ambulance Bodies to be fitted to chassis supplied in Aid that was never taken up. Every other listed quote or requote was carried over to a contract.
Approx Year and Date of Production
|
Quantity
|
Contract
|
Date of Planning Quote
|
Transferred to Contract
|
Description
|
Rover UK Specification
|
Australian Army Specification
|
Comments
|
March 1959 |
930 |
C104337 |
- |
- |
Truck Utility, 1/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, 88 inch WB |
S/2022 |
7 |
Initial Command Recon Order |
August 1959 |
290 |
C104530 |
- |
- |
Truck Utility, 1/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, 88 inch WB |
S/2022 |
7 |
2nd command recon contract / order |
August 1959 |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
Truck, Ambulance, 4 Stretcher G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, 109 inch WB |
- |
D.D.(X)118-1 |
Ambulance Prototypes |
October 1959 |
3 |
C105546 |
- |
- |
Truck, Carryall, 3/4 Ton G.L. 4x4 (Topographical Survey) |
- |
Purchase Descript 1 |
GL a typo? |
June 1960 |
214 |
C107195 |
- |
- |
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton F.F.W Land Rover, Series 2, 109 inch WB (24 Volt) |
S/2040 |
2 |
24V FFW |
06.1960 |
|
C104337 |
|
|
Truck, 3/4 Ton, FFW, Land Rover, Series 2 Long. |
|
|
Series 2 FFW (Fitted for Wireless) |
June 1960 |
36 |
C104337 |
- |
- |
Truck, Chassis, 3/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, Long (Machinery Vehicle Chassis) |
S/2041 |
13 |
First workshop vehicles Cab Chassis |
1960 |
1 ? |
C106762 |
|
|
Truck, Wrecker, 3/4 Ton, GS, With Winch, Power Operated |
|
|
1? Wrecker |
October 1960 |
31 + 2 |
C107028 |
- |
- |
Truck, Ambulance, 4 Stretcher, G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, 109 inch WB. |
S/2073 |
26 |
First Ambulances plus reworked prototypes. |
June 1961 |
47 |
C107196 |
- |
- |
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, 109 inch WB |
S/2074 |
51E |
First GS LWB vehicles |
June 1961 |
211 |
C107253 |
- |
- |
Do. (Cargo Carrier) |
S/2074 |
51E |
As above (Ditto?). 2019 GS vehicles from data plates. |
June 1961 |
20 |
C107197 |
- |
- |
Truck, Panel 3/4 Ton, G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, 109 inch WB. |
S/2075 |
520 |
Panel Vans |
June 1961 |
33 |
C107195 |
- |
- |
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton F.F.W. Land Rover, Series 2, 109 inch WB (24 Volt) |
S/2040 |
2 |
FFW |
July 1961 |
13 |
C107253 |
- |
- |
Truck, Chassis 3/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, Long (Machinery Vehicle Chassis) |
S/2041 |
12 |
Workshop vehicles Cab Chassis. |
August 1961 |
11 |
C107681 |
- |
- |
Truck, Lightweight Workshop, 3/4 Ton 4x4 G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, Long. |
- |
39 |
Complete workshop vehicles. |
August 1961 |
5 Platforms |
C107681 |
- |
- |
Body Platform Workshop Light |
- |
Purchase Description 14 |
For vehicles or trailers? |
November 1961 |
6 |
C107197 |
- |
- |
(Hard Top) |
S/2075 |
520 |
Panel Vans |
March 1962 |
30 Platforms |
C108302 |
- |
- |
Body Platform Workshop Light |
- |
Purchase Description 14 |
For vehicles or trailers? |
October 1962 |
38 |
C109194 |
- |
- |
Truck, Chassis 3/4 Ton 4x4 G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, long Fire Tender |
S/2111 |
47P |
First Fire Tenders |
January 1963 |
19 |
C109126 |
- |
- |
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton F.F.W. Land Rover, Series 2, 109 inch WB (24 Volt) |
S/2040 |
2N |
FFW |
September 1963 |
34 |
C410243 |
- |
- |
Truck, Chassis, 3/4 Ton 4x4, Ambulance, Land Rover Series 2 |
S/2073 |
73E |
34 Ambulances, Built as 2a? |
September 1963 |
5 |
C410290 |
- |
- |
Do. (N.Z.) |
Do. |
Do. |
5 Ambulances for NZ |
June 1963 |
575 |
C110181 |
- |
- |
Truck, Utility, 1/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 88 inch WB. |
S/2140 |
7L |
Big 2a GS 88 order |
June 1963 |
|
C110131 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 1/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 88 inch WB. |
|
|
2a GS 88 |
November 1963 |
12 |
C111220 |
18.12.1962 |
- |
Truck, Carryall - Dental |
S/2075 |
52L |
Dental Carryalls? Listed as Dental Wagons on Quote List. |
November 1963 |
11 |
C111074 |
24.10.1962 |
- |
Truck, Chassis 3/4 Ton 4x4 Ambulance, Land Rover, Series 2A |
S/2073 |
73J |
First 2A ambulances. Requoted on 3.4.1963 and 11.6.1963. |
November 1963 |
36 |
C111073 |
11.12.1962 |
- |
Truck, Chassis 3/4 Ton 4x4 Fitted with Platform Body - Less Tentage + Shelter Framework |
S/2041
S/2041 Rebuild |
13T, 39G, +79 |
Workshops with reworked design. Requoted on 3.4.1963 and a memo dated 4.6.1963 with no price change. |
May to October 1964 |
20 |
C110896 |
- |
- |
Truck, Carryall, 3/4 ton, 4x4 G.S. Topographical Survey, Land Rover, Series 2A, 109 inch WB |
Topo. |
85B |
Series 2a topo order |
March 1964 |
3 |
C110909 |
- |
- |
Truck, Chassis 3/4 Ton, 4x4 G.S. Land Rover, Series 2, Long Fire Tender |
S/2111 |
47T |
3 more fire tenders
Data plate notes: Chassis Fire Tender, Spec.Army(Aust.)47 |
March 1964 |
350 |
C111350 |
3.4.1963 |
- |
Truck, Utility, 1/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 88 inch WB. |
S/2140 |
7T |
88 2A GS. Requoted on 2.7.1963 with no change. |
May 1964 |
298 |
C111349 |
4.4.1963 |
- |
Truck, Utility 3/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 109 inch WB. |
S/2074 |
51N |
First 2A LWB order. Requote on 2.7.1963. |
April 1964 |
85 |
C111709 |
17.09.1963 |
30.10.1963 |
Truck Utility, 1/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 88 inch WB. |
S/2140 |
7T |
- |
May 1964 |
5 |
C41290
Amendment 3 |
- |
- |
Rework of 5 N.Z. Ambulance Chassis for fitment of Alternators, etc. |
S/2073 |
73M |
Rework of the 5 NZ Ambulances for fitment of Alternators, etc. |
June 1964 |
20 |
C111286 |
3.7.1963 |
- |
Truck, 3/4 Ton Plant Repair with Platform Body - less tentage (Plus centre Power Take-off supplied not fitted). |
S/2041
S/2041 Rebuild |
13T, 39H 79 |
Plant Repair workshops. |
June 1964 |
30 |
C111710 |
12.9.1963 |
30.10.1963 |
Truck Chassis, 3/4 Ton, Fitted with Platform Body, Less tentage. |
S/2041
S/2041 Rebuild |
13U, 39H 79 |
- |
June 1964 |
147 |
C112036 |
4.4.1963 |
- |
Truck Utility, 3/4 Ton, G.S. F.F.T. Land Rover, Less 24 Volt Add On Kit |
S/2173 |
Provisional Spec. 2U |
12V FFT. Noted as 24 on pending quotes list. Requoted on 15.7.1963
Nomenaclature plate notes 06.1964. Truck utilit 3/4 Ton, FFT, Land-Rver, Series 2A, 109 inch WB. |
1964 |
|
C112317 |
|
|
Truck, Fire Fighting, 3/4Ton, GS, Fire Engine |
|
|
Land Rover Fire Tender |
June 1965 |
8 |
C113013 |
20.5.1964 |
- |
Truck, Chassis, 3/4 Ton 4x4, Fitted with Platform Body - Less Tentage |
S/2041 Rebuild |
13W, 39H 79 |
Requoted on 3 times, 1.6.1964, 20.11.1964 & 16.2.1965 |
August 1964 |
22 platforms |
C415554 |
1.6.1964 |
- |
Bodies, Platform Machinery for Trailer & Shelter Framework |
- |
79 |
Workshop Trailer Platforms. |
October 1964 |
|
|
|
|
Land Rover GS 109 |
|
|
Land Rover GS 109 |
November 1965 |
60 Trailers |
C417547 |
14.10.1964 |
- |
Trailer, 1/2 Ton Platform Machinery |
Nil |
37F, 64, 65 & 79 |
- |
June 1965 |
20 |
C111286 Amendment (6) |
7.9.1964 |
- |
Rework - Truck 3/4 Ton Plant Repair 109"WB |
- |
- |
Rework, of contract for fitment of Doors, Chainlocker Valise. |
June 1965 |
30 |
C111710 Amendment (3) |
7.9.1964 |
- |
Rework - Truck 3/4 Ton Workshop 109"WB |
- |
- |
Rework, of contract for fitment of Doors, Chainlocker Valise. |
October 1965 |
108 |
C115047 |
9.3.1965 |
- |
Truck, Workshop, Lightweight 3/4 Ton 4x4, GS., Land Rover Series 2A 109"WB |
S/2041 |
13/26, 39/4 |
7.7.1965 re issued quote on confirmation of Cab Chassis. |
December 1965 |
30 |
C115102 |
11.3.1965 |
- |
Truck Chassis, 3/4 ton Ambulance Land Rover, Series 2A 109"WB |
S/2073 |
73 Issue 15. |
Revised quote issued 7.7.1965 in response to Dept of Supply letter dated 16.6.1965. Noted as being increased costs for the supply of alternators and V. regulators 21.9.1965 |
December 1965 |
22 |
C115711 |
16.7.1965 |
- |
Truck, Chassis, Fire Tender, 3/4 Ton 4x4, G.S., Land Rover, Series 2A, 109"WB |
S2111 |
47 Issue 24. |
- |
December 1965 |
233 Platforms |
C419696 |
22.5.1965 |
- |
Bodies, Platform Machinery & Shelter Framework |
- |
79 |
Bodies only |
May 1966 |
100 |
C116439 |
27.8.1965 |
- |
Truck Utility, 3/4 Ton, G.S, Cargo, Land Rover Series 2A, 109"WB |
S/2074 |
51 Issue 21
(13/12/1965) |
Requote issued 14.10.1965 on different Army Specification. |
June 1966 |
2 |
C116654 |
9.11.1965 |
- |
Truck, Carryall, 3/4 Ton G.S, Topographical Survey, Series 2A, 109"WB |
- |
85 Issue 12
(24/12/1965) |
- |
June 1966 |
20 |
C116721 |
11.11.1965 |
- |
Truck Panel, 3/4 Ton, G.S., Land Rover Series 2, 109"WB |
S/2075 |
52 Issue 18
(4/1/1966) |
Noted as Truck Panel 109 "Dental" . |
June 1966 |
75 |
C116791 |
10.11.1965 |
- |
Truck Utility, 3/4 Ton, G.S., F.F.T. Land Rover 12 Volt Less 24 Volt add on kit. |
S/2173 |
2 Issue 25
(14/1/1966) |
- |
- |
30 |
C116813 |
16.7.1965 |
- |
Ambulance Bodies and Equipment mounted to free in aid chassis |
- |
80 Issue E.
(19/1/1966) |
Free Aid Ambulance Bodies |
- |
50 |
C116814 |
13.10.1965 |
- |
Ambulance Bodies and Equipment mounted to free in aid chassis |
- |
80 Issue E.
(19/1/1966) |
Free Aid Ambulance Bodies. 80 or 30? |
June 1966 |
50 |
C116726 |
25.11.1965 |
- |
Truck Chassis, 3/4 ton Ambulance, Land Rover Series 2A, 109"WB |
S/2073 |
73 Issue 15
(2/1/1966) |
- |
02.1967 |
50 ? |
V116726 |
|
|
Truck, Chassis , 3/4 ton, 4x4 Ambulance, Land-Rover, Series 2A 109 inch WB. |
|
|
Continuation of above contract perhapss? |
08.1967 |
|
C104346 |
|
|
Truck, Panel 3/4 Ton, GS, Land Rover, Seroes 2A, 109 inch WB. |
|
|
Land Rover Panel Van |
- |
50 Trailers |
C100190 |
- |
- |
Trailer, 1/2 Ton Platform, Machinery |
Nil |
37F |
- |
- |
40 Trailers |
C100191 |
- |
- |
Trailer, 1/2 Ton Platform, Machinery |
Nil |
37F |
- |
- |
52 |
C100900 |
- |
- |
Truck, Lightweight, Workshop, 3/4 Ton, 4x4 G.S., Land Rover Series 2A, 109"WB. |
S/2041 |
39 Issue 10
(27/5/1966) |
- |
06.1968 |
|
C106279 |
|
|
Land Rover Workshop |
|
|
Workshop land rover |
04.1968 |
|
C106280 |
|
|
Series 2a, GS, LWB |
|
|
Series 2a LWB Land Rover |
In 2019 some further research was done into trying to identify unknown contracts of vehicles when a vehicle bearing the unknown contract of V312164 appeared and further investigation of drawings showed this as a RAAF contract. Below are contracts either discovered through drawings, vehicles, data plates or drawings that either post date the above lists or were previous unknown. |
1969 |
|
V110041 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 109 inch WB. |
|
|
Series 2a GS 109 |
06.1969 |
|
V109252 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton, GS, Fitted For Transmission |
|
|
Land Rover FFT (Fitted for Transmission) |
06.1970 |
6-10 ? |
V112044 |
|
|
Truck, Wrecker, 3/4 ton, GS, Land -Rover Series 2A, 109 inch WB |
|
|
Series 2a Wrecker |
08.1970 |
|
V112671 |
|
|
Truck, Carry all, 3/4 Ton, GS, Land Rover, Hard Top, With Tropical Roof and Side Windows |
|
|
Land Rover Carryall |
|
|
V112082 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton, GS, Fitted For Transmission |
|
|
Land Rover FFT (Fitted for Transmission) |
1971 |
25 ? |
V113544 |
|
|
Truck, Station Wagon, 10 Seater, GS |
|
|
Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon |
01.1971 |
|
V113697 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 109 inch WB. |
|
|
Land Rover Series 2a GS LWB |
03.1971 |
|
V411714 |
|
|
Workshop Platform |
|
|
178-009 shows this contract on data plate. |
04.1971 |
|
V114821 |
|
|
Land Rover Series 2A, 109 inch WB, Workshop |
|
|
Workshop Land Rovers |
07.1971 |
|
V312164 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 1/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 88 inch WB. |
|
|
Different Altenator and wiring for the RAAF. only 1 identified as at 06.2019 |
09.1971 |
|
V115569 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 109 inch WB. |
|
|
Late 2a LWB GS. |
02.1972 |
|
V117773 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 109 inch WB. |
|
|
Late 2a LWB GS. |
09.1972 |
|
V505108 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 1/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 2A, 88 inch WB. |
|
|
Different Altenator and wiring for the RAAF. Only 2 identified as at 06.2019 |
11.1973 |
7 |
V315424 |
|
|
Truck, Utility, 1/4 Ton G.S. Land Rover, Series 3, 88 inch WB. |
|
|
Series 3 SWB model. 1 known, 7 thought to have been built for the RAAF. Predates army contracts below. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series 3
Contract |
Type |
Start Chassis |
Finish Chassis |
Number |
V103349 |
Cargo GS |
37376 |
37916 |
400 |
V105857 |
Cargo GS |
38460 |
38804 |
300 |
|
FFR |
38805 |
39523 |
500 |
V107752 |
Cargo GS |
40515 |
40730 |
216 (250 in this group) |
|
Cargo GS |
41127 |
41150 |
24 (250 in this group) |
|
Cargo GS |
41169 |
41178 |
10 (250 in this group) |
|
FFR |
40731 |
40863 |
132 (150 in this group) |
|
FFR |
41151 |
41168 |
18 (150 in this group) |
V108721 |
Cargo GS |
41945 |
42224 |
280 |
|
FFR |
42231 |
42295 |
65 |
|
FFR |
42296 |
42310 |
15 |
|
Cargo GS |
42311 |
42350 |
40 |
|
Cargo GS |
42369 |
42384 |
16 |
|
FFR |
42385 |
42394 |
10 |
|
FFR |
42407 |
42472 |
66 |
|
Cargo GS |
42473 |
42511 |
39 |
|
Maintenance CC |
42512 |
42551 |
40 |
|
FFR |
42552 |
42660 |
109 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total FFR |
915 |
|
|
|
Total GS Cargo |
1325 |
|
|
|
Maintenance CC |
40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Australian Army Series 3 |
2280 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Indonesian Army Series 3 |
250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Australian Built Series 3 Military Type |
2530 |
|