Land Rover 88 Pick-up Army 1978

- Ex- army vehicle
- Last owner since 2001
- Equipped with tools, spare parts and various army attributes
- Many original army/marine instruction cards and regulations

Shown here is a 1978 Land Rover 88 to specifications from the Dutch army. At the time, these models were very optimal for manoeuvring on rugged terrain. The Land Rover 88, also known as 'Laro 88', was introduced from 1977 as a replacement for the Nekaf. The Dutch military Laro 88 has a different model to the civilian-88. The military body was originally designed for airborne troops. This Land Rover is therefore nicknamed "Lightweight", they are lighter than the standard 88 and are narrower. However, these models were hardly used in the British Army, and later in the early 1990s the Land rover was replaced by the Mercedes 290G. The Land rover was not an immediate success, and many modifications were made by the Dutch army during its years of service.

This example can go straight back into the woods and off-road! It is equipped with several crates full of parts and tools. The diesel models were intended for the Army, and the petrol models for the Navy. It was first registered on Dutch ''civilian'' registration plates in 2001. It is also still owned by the current owner since 2001. The ''old'' diesel engine was replaced for a reconditioned and reliable 4-cylinder petrol engine in 2019.

Under the bonnet there is a 2.3-litre 4-cylinder. It is mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. It shifts smoothly and drives well. It produces around 73hp along with 157nm of torque. With the four-wheel drive, it is very suitable for uneven roads and very enjoyable to drive.

In terms of documentation, there are several MOT inspection reports present, along with several different papers from the Royal Army and Navy with many nice extras!