Highlights
- Extremely rare (possibly unique) Rapier ground-to-air missile carrier conversion
- Documented military history from the Royal Military Archives
- Original factory dispatch note and letter of authenticity from Land Rover
- Only two former registered keepers since military decommissioning in 1979
- Dry stored as part of a Land Rover collection since 2008
- 3.0-litre Perkins diesel conversion, recently recommissioned
The Appeal
A real treat for military Land Rover enthusiasts, this 1967 FFR109 3/4 Ton represents something quite special. Converted by the British Army from a standard "Fitted For Radio" Land Rover into a Rapier ground-to-air missile carrier, this vehicle is believed to be possibly unique, with the seller never having encountered another example of this specific conversion.
This rare military artefact comes with documented service history showing its deployment with various units, including the 5th Inniskillin Dragoon Guards and later with the 12 Light Air Defence Regiment as part of the British Army of the Rhine.
Having been decommissioned in 1979 and subsequently used on a farm before being acquired by the current owner in 2008, this richly patinated Land Rover is a fascinating piece of Cold War military history that has been preserved in original condition.
This rare military artefact comes with documented service history showing its deployment with various units, including the 5th Inniskillin Dragoon Guards and later with the 12 Light Air Defence Regiment as part of the British Army of the Rhine.
Having been decommissioned in 1979 and subsequently used on a farm before being acquired by the current owner in 2008, this richly patinated Land Rover is a fascinating piece of Cold War military history that has been preserved in original condition.
History and Paperwork
- Right-hand drive example registered on 6th June 1967 as a Military "Fitted For Radio" Land Rover, later converted to a Rapier ground-to-air missile carrier
- Only two former registered keepers since being decommissioned in 1979
- Comprehensive military service history documented from the Royal Military Archives
- Original factory dispatch note and letter of authenticity from Land Rover included
- Served with the 5th Inniskillin Dragoon Guards, 252 Provost Company Royal Military Police, and 12 Light Air Defence Regiment
- Converted from FFR (asset code 1720 0776) to Rapier Missile Carrier (asset code 1720 1777) at 18 Command Workshop in Bovington
- Deployed in Northern Ireland as an FFR and later in West Germany as a Rapier carrier
- Decommissioned and sold from Ruddington Depot by auction in February 1979
- Purchased by the current owner in 2008 and dry stored since
- Road tax and MOT exempt
- 22,084 miles indicated
- Engine recently recommissioned with receipts and photographs available
The Condition
- Extensive patina revealing original finish
- Commendably straight 'Birmabright' alloy bodywork
- Chassis and bulkhead present in good order with some evidence of previous repairs
- Galvanised cappings in good order
- Military rear crossmember and double front bumper
- Speedometer and fuel gauge operational, we are told
- Wipers reportedly operate, albeit at slow speed
- Functioning lights
- Various spares included such as full canvas, hoops, spare wheels, tyres and sundries
The Mechanics
- 3.0-litre four-cylinder Perkins diesel engine fitted during civilian ownership
- Four-speed manual transmission with selectable low-range, four-wheel drive, and overdrive
- Engine recently recommissioned (head gasket, injectors and sundry items changed)
- Starts promptly and runs well, we are told
- Free wheeling hubs installed
- Twin fuel tanks
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