extremely rare land rover 101

1975 Land Rover Other

Owning a Land Rover 101FC is like having a piece of military history. Whether you’re a collector, an off-road enthusiast, or simply appreciate rugged utility vehicles, the 101FC stands out as a true classic.has a clean Arizona title and licensed and can be driven on pubic roads. only 35546 miles on the odothis model is a left hand drive(very rare option)pto winch (rare option)is stored inside for 30 yearsthis land rover 101 has been used in the 3 kings movie and in other movies includes manuals. (will also come with posters and magazines memorabilia for additional cost)has new batteries comes with rear laddertires are in great condition and hold air no dry rotting or cracking soft top is in great condition no dry rotting or cracking Wheelbase: 101 inches (2,565 mm)Engine: 3.5-liter Rover V8Payload Capacity: 1.75 tonTowing Capacity: Up to 4,000 lbsDrive: Full-time 4WD with vacuum locking center differentialAxles: Heavy-duty Salisbury axles front and rearPurpose-Built Design: The 101FC was primarily produced as a gun tractor, designed to tow a field gun (the L118 Light Gun) along with a ton of ammunition and other equipment in its rear load space.fuel consumption: 14.2 mpg top speed: 65 mph16in wheelsCompact and Air-Transportable: The 101FC’s clever design allows for easy air transport. The placement of the 3.5-liter Rover V8 engine beneath and to the rear of the cab eliminates the need for a front hood, This efficient use of space ensures hassle-free transport in aircraft, land rover also made the whole body out of aluminum to save weight.Wheel-Step Entry: To facilitate entry into the cab, the wheels feature a flange around the center with an embossed tread pattern, acting as a step for the crew. This unique feature was also used on the Mercedes Unimog S404.Norman Busby’s Legacy: Development of the 101FC began in 1967 under the guidance of Norman Busby. Production took place between 1972 and 1978. only 2669 units were built making the land rover 101 forward control extremely rare.PTO-powered Nokken capstan winch: a very rare option that only few land rover 101's had. mounted on the chassis at the center of the vehicle. This unique winch design allowed winching from either the front or rear extendable fuel neck: for use of refueling without the need for a funnelMilitary Service: soft-top ("rag top") General Service gun tractorcons paint is peeling in some spotsrun and driver but runs rich because carburetors need to be rebuilt from being in storage