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From: rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca (Robin Craig, 25/1/95):
Over a number of years, starting in approximately 1977 Land-Rover
was experimenting with different wheel bases and spring configurations.
They were based on a Range Rover chassis some of them and were intended
for the Swiss or French military market, both of which were at the time
known to be looking for a new utility vehicle.
In the end both countries bought other products.
A number of these vehicles were 100 inch wheel base.
The project over time went through at least 70 experimental versions.
Some of which ended up in the 110
development program.
1986~: (*) F.C. prototype, called the Llama [- Craig Murray], 3.5L V8, 5-speed gearbox, coil-springs. The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) holds three Llamas at its museum.
Does anyone have more information on this vehicle? There has always been a feeling that a good civilian FC 4WD should be possible - the S2A/B FC was not very successful and the military 101 FC was very basic.
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