1968 LAND ROVER SERIES 2A 109in PINK PANTHER - BONHAMS AUCTIONS MPH September Sale Bicester Heritage A4421, Launton, Bicester OX26 5HA Thursday 26th September 2019

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FEATURED AUCTION

BONHAMS AUCTIONS

MPH September Sale

Bicester Heritage

A4421, Launton, Bicester OX26 5HA

 Thursday 26th September 2019

1968 LAND ROVER SERIES 2A 109in PINK PANTHER

Registration no. Q887 JKO

Chassis no. 25113968D

Military - 10FG97

*One of only 72 Pink Panther produced

*Believed only 1 of 20 remaining

*Extensive military career

*Fully equipped

MOT Exempt

Mileage 29,947

Marshalls of Cambridge converted this Series 2a in 1968 to military specification. The list of special features includes extra fuel tanks, smoke grenade launchers, bead breaker on wing, radios, GPMG machine guns, SLR rifles in wing boxes, flare guns, axle guards, water cans and bladders, sun compass, searchlights plus many other items. 10FG97 has served from 1968 until demobbed in 1984 in Oman (Middle East), Jordan and Kenya (Africa) and Belize (South America). Retaining the dessert camouflage pink paintwork with amazing patina, this particular vehicle has been photographed and featured in many magazines, books and has also been shown on television in service. The vehicle was a US Export and comes with full documents, photographs, full history, data cards and release papers. Fully equipped. Fitted with two copy GPMG Machine Guns with current deactivation certificates and is fully loaded with all the kit ready to show. A V5C Registration Document plus aforementioned history file is included in the sale.

Footnotes

• Vendor Score Total: 55/100
  
  
  
  Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of a consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.
  
  
  Key for sellers' assessments:
  1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
  2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
  3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
  4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
  5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
  
  
  EXTERIOR TOTAL: 14/25
  Body Work: 3
  Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
  Glass: 3
  Paint: 2
  Wheels/Tyres: 3
  
  
  INTERIOR TOTAL: 8/20
  Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
  Headlining: 2
  Seats: 2
  Trim: 2
  
  
  ENGINE TOTAL: 15/20
  Mechanical components: 4
  Running: 4
  Starting: 4
  Under Bonnet: 3
  
  
  RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
  Axles: 3
  Brakes: 3
  Gearbox/Clutch: 3
  Suspension: 3
  
  
  ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
  Ancillary components: 3
  Main components: 3
  
  
  Car History File: 5/5

SOURCE: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25824/lot/195/

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