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. '78 Land Rover 109 GS 3/4 ton Truck Located in Tulsa, OK FOR SALE - $9,900.00 (click images for large view) The most widely recognized marquee in British military vehicles has to be the Land Rover oval. Company advertising states the Land Rover "the best 4x4 by far" and many militaries agree. The LR 109 Long Wheel Base(109LWB) can be found in use by Army, Navy and Air Force units around the world. Its nominal capacity of ¾ ton on a 109inch wheelbase with full time four wheel drive makes for an ideal size, go any where vehicle. The British Army officially adopted the 109 in 1956 and continued through series II, IIa and III, only to be replaced by the Defender 110 after 1985. The 109 can be found in many configurations of right or left hand drive, gas or diesel 2.25liter engine, hard top or canvas, and in many varieties such as fitted for radio (FFR), armoured, ambulance, troop carrier and other usual military fittings including special patrol vehicle for the SAS. The 109’s have a pintle hitch for pulling military trailer and spare tyre mounted on the bonnet (hood). Specs For GS model Crew: 1+2 (in front) Engine: 2.25 litre inline 4 cylinder Transmission: manual 4 forward/ 1 reverse Transfer: 2 speed Top Speed: 56 mph Weight (empty): 3859 lbs Height: 6 ft 6 in Length: 14 ft 111/2 in Width: 5 ft 6 in Electrical System: 12 or 24 volt (24 volt Fitted For Radios [FFR]) Tires: 7.50 X 16 Notes on this Vehicle: This 109 has the standard 2.25 litre 4 cylinder gasoline engine. The vehicle starts very well. The exterior was repainted approximately a year ago. The truck is a 24 volt "Fitted For Radio" (FFR) version which means just what it says. The electrical system was set up so military radios could be installed in it. There are currently no radios in the vehicle. The canvas top is in new condition.

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