Trailer [Jeep]
Maker and role
Land Rover UK, Manufacturer
Production date
1973
Object detail
Accession number
2003.754.2
Maker
Production period
Description
Trailer for Land Rover Jeep. Painted green.
Brief History
Originally supplied to most of the Commonwealth Forces, this Land Rover came in "Military Spec" from Australia. It served with the Royal New Zealand Artillery 163 Battery, towing light (105 mm) field guns and crew from the 1970s through to the 1990s. After being decommissioned, the vehicle entered private ownership until it was sold at a car yard to the former owner.
All Land Rovers were produced in Solihull, England. When New Zealand bought the new series 3E and 110 Land Rover, they both had a larger engine, namely the 3.5 litre V8. These had a stronger and smoother gear box than the older series II and IIA which later became obsolete. The role of a Land Rover was varied and included work as gun tractors, ambulances, wireless wagons, troop carriers and some even had light cranes fitted to them. Military Land Rovers were specially fitted with heavier suspension springs, removable door tops, special tow hitches, blackout lights, front brush guard. The front fenders were cut back for better clearance, and Pioneer tools fixed to the top of the front guards.
Land Rovers were unique in design with the aluminium bodies, spare wheel on the bonnet storage, fold-down windscreen, removable bonnet, doors, cabin, rear cabin, tailgate, etc. and of course the incredible off-road ability and water fording capabilities.
Although originally designed off the World War II Willys Jeep, Land Rover has lead or influenced 4-wheel drive design and production worldwide to this date.
All Land Rovers were produced in Solihull, England. When New Zealand bought the new series 3E and 110 Land Rover, they both had a larger engine, namely the 3.5 litre V8. These had a stronger and smoother gear box than the older series II and IIA which later became obsolete. The role of a Land Rover was varied and included work as gun tractors, ambulances, wireless wagons, troop carriers and some even had light cranes fitted to them. Military Land Rovers were specially fitted with heavier suspension springs, removable door tops, special tow hitches, blackout lights, front brush guard. The front fenders were cut back for better clearance, and Pioneer tools fixed to the top of the front guards.
Land Rovers were unique in design with the aluminium bodies, spare wheel on the bonnet storage, fold-down windscreen, removable bonnet, doors, cabin, rear cabin, tailgate, etc. and of course the incredible off-road ability and water fording capabilities.
Although originally designed off the World War II Willys Jeep, Land Rover has lead or influenced 4-wheel drive design and production worldwide to this date.
Marks
D279Y Embossed
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Land Rover UK. 1973. Trailer [Jeep], 2003.754.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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