Land Rover LRPV

Stuart Kirkham · #1 28-08-07, 12:07

The Series 2A LRPV (Long Range Patrol Vehicle) was modified and used by the Australian SAS (Special Air Service) during the 70's and 80's.

I have two of these original LRPVs. Both are 1969 models but have slightly different R.O.P.S configurations.

As these vehicles are ex SAS, there is little information available to the general public including photographs.

I am collecting together info and photos so that I can finish off my latest LRPV aquisition (174-323) to 'in service' status. This will include all weaponry, comms equipment, cammo gear and all ancillary equipment.

Any info will help.

I am aware of the LRPVs at the Bandiana Army Museum and SAS Museum, Perth.

The following photos are -

1969 LRPV 175-170
1969 LRPV 174-323
Disposal auction
Bi-Centennial Parade 1988 (Perth, Western Australia)

Pedr · #2 28-08-07, 13:20

Drool, drool, drool.

How I wish.

Still trying to secure SDS van, but nothing on these babies.

Pedr

Kuno · #3 28-08-07, 15:17

Tommy; never saw this vehicle - bring more photos; pleeeaaaaaaase!!!

(2 weeks ago my LR came to a standstill in the middle of the Sahara. The clutch was burnt out

)

phoenix · #4 29-08-07, 03:53

More information on these vehicles can be found on REMLR.

http://www.remlr.com/2Alrpv.html

One of stuarts vehicles is on there described as Brians (or BB's) LRPV. I'm yet to change the page to reflect TommyK's purchase of the vehicle from Brian.

Information on the vehicles is indeed few and far between. An article on the vehicles should be appearing in an edition of the Land Rover Enthusiast magazine very soon. Hopefully the edition after the one that is about to come out.

Richard

Stuart Kirkham · #5 31-08-07, 16:34

Quote:

Originally posted by Kuno
Tommy; never saw this vehicle - bring more photos; pleeeaaaaaaase!!!

(2 weeks ago my LR came to a standstill in the middle of the Sahara. The clutch was burnt out )

SAS Museum

Bandiana Army Museum

cmperry4 · #6 05-09-07, 00:28

Very cool. Those Perenties the Oz SAS operate are rather awesome, too.

Kuno · #7 07-09-07, 08:03

Thanks for pictures, Thommy!

Kuno · #8 07-09-07, 08:09

Thanks for pictures, Thommy!

Stuart Kirkham · #9 07-09-07, 13:15

I'm glad you like them Kuno.

As the Special Air Service used these vehicles exclusively, there are not many original photos floating around. You know, top secret stuff shouldn't be photographed whilst in service.
I am working on 174-323 at the moment by equipping it with equipment and weapons (replicas) so when I have finished I will post more photos.

Regards
Tommy K