| 1954 Leyland Martian Artillery Tractor |
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| The engine was
badly mis-firing when I bought the vehicle. This turned out to
be a split inlet valve. Rather than just taking the head off
I decided to take the engine right out, check the bottom end
and give the whole thing an overhaul and respray. The engine
is a Rolls Royce B81 eight cylinder petrol (!) engine, returned
about 3.5 mpg, but what a noise! |
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Engine going back in. |
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| This photo was taken at Berkeley
Castle MVT National Show in July 2001. This is after welding
in new steel to get rid of rust in the wings and giving the old
girl a respray. She is now showing 'Aden' Markings and camouflage.
The Martian is 6x6 and has three point suspension in the same
style as the Pioneer and Explorer. As well as the artillery tractor
there was a cargo version and a recovery tractor. The huge four
door cab was for the artillery crew of 12. The truck has now been sold. |
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1960
Daimler Ferret Mk 2/3
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| This was my Mk 2/3 Daimler Ferret before restoration (towed it home with my Martian). I'm on the left, my mate Howard (ex-REME recovery mechanic) is on the right (Oct 2001) |
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| This was my Ferret after restoration (Summer 2003). Fantastic vehicle. Fast, nimble and really fun to drive. However it was sold in Feb 2006 to make way for my new Explorer (see link on left). |
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1972
Air-portable Land-Rover
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| My first MV - which
I still own. This too is now completely restored. Photos coming soon. |
