The 6x6 101 FC.
Kevin Winn
This unique Land Rover was built/completed by Kevin in 2002, and debuted at the Peterborough show that year.
It as built from two 101 Forward Control Ambulances and an additional GS chassis.
It carries a 1976 (P suffix) registation number.
Unusually, it is a true 6x6, although the transmission is switchable from the cab between two, four and six wheel drive.
It is dual-fuel, running on petrol and LPG.
The vehicle’s primary function is as an overland camper.
It is equipped with all the necessary essentials for this purpose including a double bed, sink, hob, fridge, air conditioning, heating, storage space, lockers and two spare wheels.
The 101 is often regarded as the most rugged vehicle Land Rover ever made, and the toughness of the base vehicle has been continued through the 6x6 conversion.
This vehicle is a unique piece of Land Rover history, and attracts a great deal of attention at shows and events.
Nick Kay
Nick bought the 101 from Kevin Winn.
This period in it's life is as yet unresearched, and more detail will hopefully appear on this in the future.
However, it is known that Nick sold the vehicle on to David French.
David French
David bought the 101 from Nick Kay to use for travelling expeditions.
He made some changes to the vehicle before he set off, not least to the outside of the vehicle.
To make sure it was not mistaken for a military vehicle during his travels, the 101 was painted with blocks of bright colour.
The truck has travelled around Europe, and has just completed a return trip around West Africa, as far south as Guinea.
You can read a full and honest account of this vehicle’s West Africa trip at westafrica2006.blogspot.com.
6x6 101 Specs. - basic info.
Length 20'4" (6.2 metres)
Width 7'7" (2.3 metres)
Height 9'6" (2.9 metres)
Weight 4.25 tonnes (unladen)
3-axles, part-time 6x6
Total wheelbase 161" (101" + 60")
Left hand drive
LHD headlights
Power steering
Zeus disc brake conversion on front axle
10 10.5x20 tyres (41" diameter) on 20" Unimog rims
Side access door (RHS) for rear body - can also access rear body via walk-through from cab
6x6 101 Specs. - transmission
LT95 primary gearbox & transfer box to drive front 4 wheels
Additional LT95 transfer box to drive rear 2 wheels, driven from main gearbox through PTO output
Levers in cab control gearbox ratios & switch between 2, 4 or 6wd (usually 4wd through front four wheels)
Vacuum operated diff lock between front 2 axles
Removable floor panels to access front & rear gearboxes
6x6 101 Specs. - Engine
Rover 3.5 V8 engine; high-compression version (from a Rover SD1), 168bhp
Twin SU HIF44 carburettors
Electronic contact-free distributor
IWEMA LPG installation
Variable timing unit for optimum timing on both petrol and LPG
The Rover engine was recently rebuilt.
6x6 101 Specs. - Interior Equipment
6’3" x 4’6" double bed
Dual-fuel gas/12v fridge
3-burner hob
Sink with electric pump from water tank & external drainage
Pull-out chemical toilet
Seat with fold-down table
Gas heater with 240v blown-air distribution system & fully vented flue
It is believed that there are just 3 6x6 101s in existence: one is a GS - spec., and there is another in Spain.
101 Sold
David French sold the vehicle vehicle via ebay in mid-December 2006.
No further information is known at present.
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