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Land Rover

Farmer's Friend, 1999

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Make
Land Rover
Manufacturer
Premier Automotive Group
Location Made
Gaydon
Accession Number
2015-13-16
Collection
BMIHT Vehicle Collection
Type
Car
Status
Permanent collection
Engine
3 cyl, 1113 cc, 75 bhp
Fuel
Petrol
Top Speed
not quoted
Body Style
Pickup
Price When New
not quoted
Materials
metal, glass, textiles
Dimensions
3500mm (l), 1650mm (w), 1750mm (h)
Location
Not on Display

A concept for a high-mobility, off-road, farmer's run-around, only one was built with testing carried out at Gaydon. Running gear and controls from a Subaru Sumo were adapted to fit into a pivoted space frame, just behind the driver. It had springs on all four corners and the central articulation.

At the time it was built, Gators, quad bikes and other small utility vehicles were still fairly new on the scene and starting to become popular, so arguably Land Rover's timing was right. However, it did not go into production.

The development engineers had a bit of a soft spot for it, though, so it was squirrelled away which is why it survives today.

On loan to Dunsfold Collection