I have a customer that has a Land Rover FC 101 for sale . It's in great shape but I don't know squat about those things . Somebody here must know something about them . How's the reliability ? I'm not sure of the price yet . He's gotten into bike racing and also is loosing his storage so the FC has got to go . I do know it's 12 volt and has the original gas V8 .
Land Rover FC 101
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justfred
Adventurer
Reliability should be about on par with a grey-market Range Rover with similar mileage. Main failure points would be drivetrain - the dual carbs were my headache. Most parts should be available - the (stock) engine is an aluminum V8 originally built by Buick.
For registration, the year is important; they weren't built before 1973 and registering a 1974 or later might be a problem (at least in CA).
Price should be about the same as a similar-condition Pinzgauer, I'd think (and anyone looking at this should also consider a Pinz, which I think is a better vehicle, though somewhat less rare).
British Pacific and/or Rovers North should be able to help you/potential buyers.
For registration, the year is important; they weren't built before 1973 and registering a 1974 or later might be a problem (at least in CA).
Price should be about the same as a similar-condition Pinzgauer, I'd think (and anyone looking at this should also consider a Pinz, which I think is a better vehicle, though somewhat less rare).
British Pacific and/or Rovers North should be able to help you/potential buyers.
proper4wd
Expedition Leader
They are dead simple mechanically, but quirky at that. If you're really considering buying it make sure to put some miles on it first as the seating position/shifter position/climbing in and out can make it or break it. And don't expect any better than 12-ish mpg, or a comfortable ride! Great trucks though, I will own one someday.