Beschreibung
Goodwood Revival: Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia
Built for use by the British Army's Special Air Service One of only two SAS Series I Land Rovers that believe to survive Believed used in Oman Restored between 2013 and 2015 Offered from a private collection of Series I Land Rovers The SAS (Special Air Service) regiment was formed in the North African desert during the Second World War by Captain (later Major) David Stirling, initially as a special operations unit able to go behind enemy lines, carry out their mission, and get out quickly. At first they used parachute drops, and when these proved disastrous, turned to motorised transport of the kind used by their colleagues in the LRDG (Long Range Desert Group). At first these consisted of a variety of trucks, but the SAS soon developed their own bespoke vehicles based on the American Army's Willys Jeep. After the war the SAS needed to replace the Jeeps and opted for a setup similar to that used on the Jeeps but based on the Land Rover. The vehicle offered here (Army registration '43 BR 70') is one of six prototypes (numbers 'the details below'-'the details below') and the only one built on an 86 chassis. The other five were all erected on the 88 chassis. They first saw active service in Oman. '43 BR 70' is one of only two SAS Series I Land Rovers that survive (the other is an 88 model which is in the famous Dunsfold Land Rover Collection). It is very heavily armed with a . 50 calibre machine gun on the rear, two Vickers machine guns on the bulkhead, a Bren gun for the driver, and a bazooka in the rear. The later 88 models had a . 30 calibre machine gun on the rear, as the . 50 calibre was so powerful that its recoil bent the tailgate! Little is known of this vehicle's service life (as SAS missions are shrouded in secrecy), but it is believed it saw action in Oman amongst other places. Restored between 2013 and 2015, this SAS Land Rover is described by our vendor as in excellent condition in every respect and offered with UK V5C Registration Certificate. '43 BR 70' is a genuinely unique vehicle - the rarest of the rare! - and is sure to attract favourable attention at any gathering of military vehicle enthusiasts.
AUCTION TIMES
Friday 9 Sep 2023, starting at 10:30 CEST
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LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
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COLLECTION OF PURCHASED LOTS
Removal and Storage of Vehicles Vehicles must be collected from the sale venue by 12 noon on Monday 11 September 2023 (subject to all costs being paid), at which point all remaining unpaid lots will be uplifted by Indigo Blue to their store at the buyer / vendor expense. If you are unable to collect your vehicle by the given time, Lots shall be removed by Indigo Blue to storage at the Buyer’s expense (see below). Lots are at the Buyer’s risk from the fall of the hammer. It is strongly advisable that overseas purchasers and absentee bidders make arrangements regarding collection with Bonhams in advance of Sale. Cars under customs cannot be collected from the venue and can only be released once customs is cleared. Vehicle Removal charges £345 + VAT per vehicle. Vehicle Storage charges First 14 days £15 + VAT per motor car per day Thereafter £45 + VAT per motor car per week For Lot 305 (Spitfire), please be advised that hangarage costs at Goodwood are circa £550+VAT per calendar month, subject to availability. Hangars may not be available for the first two weeks postauction, and aeroplanes typically depart Goodwood following the Revival event on the Monday immediately afterwards. For further information, please contact using the button below Transport and Shipping A representative of Indigo Blue, will be at the Sale and can arrange national and international transportation as agent for the Buyer or the Seller (as the case may be). Indigo Blue European Limited - details above using the button below +44 (0) the details below Motor Car Presentation Chris Bailey, Showcase SVS +44 (0) the details below - details above Photography Simon Clay Tom Wood Tom Gidden Regijus Simkevicius Sian Loyson Roger Dixon (Automobilia)
AUCTION ADDRESS
Chichester,
Goodwood
