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Highlights

Underwent a full rebuild in 2024
Complete respray completed in 2024, including chassis and underbody
Equipped with a Fairey overdrive
Military trailer included in the sale and in very good, roadworthy condition

The Appeal

Ever since the British Armed Forces began using Land Rovers in May 1949, the Ministry of Defence has often requested Land Rover design vehicles catered to their specific needs. One of these vehicles was the air-portable Lightweight, designed to be carried by a Westland Wessex helicopter. Here we have another of these special MOD requests: a 101 Forward Control.

Land Rover developed the Forward Control in response to the Armed Forces needing an air-portable gun tractor capable of towing the L118 Light Gun while carrying one ton of ammunition and a six-man crew.

This 1976 Land Rover 101 GS has recently benefited from a comprehensive rebuild completed in 2024, making it a particularly appealing example. With a fresh respray that includes the chassis and underbody, this 101 presents very well throughout. The addition of a Fairey overdrive enhances its on-road usability, making this military-derived vehicle more practical for its civilian role.

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History and Paperwork

1976 model year
Civilian registered from 1999
Exempt from road tax and MOT
Two former registered civilian keepers
Vehicle underwent a full rebuild in 2024
Being sold to make way for another Land Rover project
63,063 miles indicated (unwarranted)

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The Condition

Military trailer included in the sale and in very good, roadworthy condition
Pioneer tools present
Michelin tyres fitted
Complete respray completed in 2024, including chassis and underbody
Clean, well-presented chassis which can be studied in the photographs
Canvas tilt appears to fit well and to be in very good condition
Straight "Birmabright" alloy bodywork
'Deluxe' seat upholstery

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The Mechanics

3.5-litre Rover V8 petrol
Four-speed manual transmission
Equipped with a Fairey overdrive
Reportedly runs and drives well
Mechanical condition is rated as very good by the seller

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