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Austin FX 4x4
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Ellis



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Location: Betws y Coed, North Wales

PostPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:45 pm    Post subject: Austin FX 4x4 Reply with quote

I thought you may all be interested in an unique vehicle which was created by a friend of mine some years ago.

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It is based on a 1972 Range Rover with the front end of a 1960s Austin FX 4. The rear of a Land Rover Series 2/3 truck cab has been attached to the rear of the B posts and a "tray back" in the Australian style added to form a load bed area.
All the running gear is Range Rover but the powerplant is a 3.6 litre York diesel. The interior is from the FX4.

It may not be a "classic" commercial vehicle but I hope you all agree that it is different and possibly unique. When running it was a most capable off road vehicle and well mannered on road.
It is shortly due to be re-restored.

Ellis
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badhuis



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks very good, the Land Rover cab back end grafted on the FX4 looks like a factory solution.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, its just fab!
The Landrover Truck cab fits like a glove... perfect!

Wenever he sales it... let me know! Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A very neat conversion, at first glance I thought it was something based on a Vanguard.

RJ
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