[David_Hayward (RIP)]

My eyes are not brilliant..but is that the serial number painted under the hood/engine cover? What does it say please?

Hi David
It's a BONNET here, just like in Blighty!

It's a model number.

The number is 8440 - the 44 being 4X4 and the 0 the short wheelbase and 1942 the date.