Land Rover photographs in the BGS archives

A set of photographs for Land Rover fans!

BGS Image ID: P539250

Track conversion close-up. 4 independent tracks, the front two being steered through the normal steering system. The cost of the kit was £650.

BGS ImageID:  P539249

Land Rover demonstation, Solihull. Bristol Type 192 Belvedere helicopter carrying a Land Rover.

BGS Image ID: P539252

Land Rover demonstation, Solihull. Large wheel conversion.

BGS Image ID: P539253

Land Rover demonstation, Solihull. Rail conversion. Road wheels have been replaced by Duthene-treated tyres, this gives very good traction. One vehicle pulled 52 tons of wagons.

BGS Image ID: P539860

Plant demonstration Soil Fertility Limited. Crop spraying Land Rover with hovercraft assist.

BGS Image ID: P539861

Plant demonstration Soil Fertility Limited. Crop spraying Land Rover with hovercraft assist.

Photographs from the Mr. Hugh O'Neill Collection. Most of the photographs in this collection are of quarries in the UK. Dates are c. 1961.

Posted by Bob McIntosh