Factory 2DR Discovery???

[diesel_jim]

Yes, but I don't know if it was 3 door. Seems just about every vehicle available in England is available in commercial trim. Sometimes that just means the seats are missing. I believe there's some big tax reduction if you drive a "commercial" vehicle, so if you use it for business and don't need back seats, they choose a commercial.



There's even a commercial Freelander.

They did do a DII in commercial trim as well.(and freelander)

You're right, there are good tax breaks for company car users who drive a "van" instead of a car.

example: my works car is a Mitsubushi shogun (Pajero outside of the UK) SWB "4work",

externally, it looks just like a normal shogun, inside there are no rear seats and the windows have been tinted out black. carpet is still in the back, as are the seatbelt fixings. the seat threaded nut jobbies in the bodywork have been welded up so seats can't be re-fitted.(although after 5 years you can convert back again without getting charged an arm & leg by the customs people)
on the road price was about £18500, compared to £24000 for the "car" version.

both version have the same engine (4 cyl 3.2litre diesel 165bhp), but the annual road fund licence for the van is £175, for the car it's neigh on £300

As it's my company car, i have to pay for the privelage (of being able to drive to sites to do my job to get taxed on my pay ) and thus i incur a van tax. It's currently my tax band divided by the "flat fee" of £3500, so i pay about £70 a month for it (which is pretty cool seeing as work pay for servicing,tyres,tax,insurance,fuel etc... certainly cheaper than i could ever run my own car)

however, if you drive a "car", it's based on the initial cost of the car, emmisions etc etc, and (don't have the amounts to hand) considerably more, about £150 per month

my shogun showing it's immense axle travel:

 

[UK4X4]

Thanks for adding the updated info, I only get the moans and info from my family.

For US viewers X by 1.5 or so to get USD

mmm axle travel............I think my trailer has more than that.......

I do miss the UK turbo diesels....

 

[FourByLand]

 

[Toy-Roverlander]

Now this is interesting..

Steering rear axle??

I think an explanation is in order here, and some more pics :sombrero:

 

[diesel_jim]

Now this is interesting..

Steering rear axle??

I think an explanation is in order here, and some more pics :sombrero:

heh heh... maybe it's got the standard pencil-thin trailling arms and one is bent!

 

[4Rescue]

Oh my... that's certainly cool looking.

Nice find, but yeah, either they've not done their rear lift right (or have a bent control Arm...) or they have rear-steer cause that's just not right.

Cheers

Dave

 

[FourByLand]

It's rear steer with axles done by a company called Maxi-Drive... no longer in business.

 

[Toy-Roverlander]

It's rear steer with axles done by a company called Maxi-Drive... no longer in business.

Awesome!!!Do you have any more photos?

 

[FourByLand]

No, I couldn't find anymore on the net... seems they pulled their pics when they sold the company.

Sorry.

 

[4Rescue]

It's rear steer with axles done by a company called Maxi-Drive... no longer in business.

AHHHH I see. Well then that IS sweet. Too bad there's nothing more to see of this truck, it sure looks cool. Not many folks have gotten to experience it, but rear steer really is quite phenomenal out on the trail. Imagine being able to saw the wheels at both ends and get teh rear into perfect position. It really does make even a tame'r rig near un-stopable. Anywho, thanks for the info 4byland.

Cheers

Dave