the ultimate GO ANYWHERE rover :)

[BKCowGod]

1963 Land Rover APGP on da bay, it's in Santa Monica with a starting bid of $22k... Too bad it's in too good of shape to actually use :/

i wanna see any other land rover do THIS:

uses a rear PTO sorta thing and this:

 

[Martyn]

From what I remember this was a military adaptation that was used for a short period or never got out of prototype.

I seem to remember a story about a demo model turning turtle in a swimming pool. Or was that a different story?

 

[adventureduo]

So in 1963 how did they inflate the pontoons? Seems like you could get any reasonably light car to do that with a pair of those on the side. Still cool though.

 

[Martyn]

So in 1963 how did they inflate the pontoons? Seems like you could get any reasonably light car to do that with a pair of those on the side. Still cool though.

I believe they inflated them via the vehicle exhaust.

 

[Angel?]

:Wow1: Specs on the EBay post:

This is a very rare Air Portable General Purpose (APGP) Land Rover that has been restored. It has less than 500 miles--Everything is new or rebuilt.

It runs great. Drives great. Floats ?

Here is a partial list of what's new:

disc brakes
parabolic suspension, polyurethane bushings, military shackles
front ARB locker
rear ARB locker
new front swivels
new wheel bearings
leather gaitors
Salisbury rear axle
spin on oil filter adapter
oil cooler
all axles have been upgraded to 24 spline
Painted original bronze green colour using BASF/Glasurit paint

Among the rarest Land Rover ever produced and likely THE rarest in North America. During the years 1961-63 Land Rover made 26 Air Portable General Purpose (APGP) Land Rovers and four prototypes. This is APGP prototype #3. The vin plate is stamped, "L/R A/P3."

Of the original 26, only eight APGPs are known to exist. A fascinating vehicle for any serious enthusiast or collector.

The APGP was designed to be a transformer among Land Rovers and capable of adapting to serve 13 different roles. It could be an ambulance, a transport vehicle, personnel carrier and, with the aid of a floatation kit, it was amphibioius. A propeller (included) fixed to the rear drive shaft moves the vehicle through water. When on land the propeller is easily swapped with a spacer (also included) for normal driving. Another unique feature of APGPs--they were designed to be stackable, one on top of another, for transport in military aircraft.

The 'Drive Around the World' organization planned to use this vehicle for the 2003/5 LONGITUDE Expedition--a global drive-a-thon benefitting Parkinson's Disease, however at the conclusion of the restoration Land Rover sponsored the expedition with newer vehicles.

Everything has been done with the exception of the pontoon fabrication.

Why don't you have the pontoons?
The APGP pontoons were typically filled using a hose connected to the vehicle exhaust pipe. Since the pontoons were made of rubber (40+ year old rubber) and filled with exhaust nearly all of the original sets decomposed to a point where they could no longer hold air.

We DO have detailed drawings and a fabricator at AVON who will produce a set for a fee.

The hardest work has been done. Years back I flew to England to visit the Dunsfold Land Rover museum where the only remaining (complete) APGP exists. Mr. Bashall, the owner, actually started his legendary collection with his APGP. During the visit I took detailed measurements from an original set of pontoons and support hoops.

Once home a set of drawings were produced in AutoCAD and an identical set of support hoops was produced out of aluminum. The pontoon drawings, pictured above, represent the hardest effort in terms of producing new pontoons. Any compentent fabricator can create pontoons using these drawings.

The vehicle has been garage kept and the frame is in excellent condition for a 44-year-old vehicle. The left wing has a dent from hitting a trash can--the body is in excellent condition otherwise. The horn does not work.

This auction includes a special APGP owners manuals, brand new rims, a snorkle (not yet installed), many many extra parts, and of course, the propeller.

Happy bidding.

Interior
Coolant Temp. Gauge
Courtesy Lights
Exterior
Custom Paint
Tool Box
all metal regalvanized
floatation support hoops
military tail and marker lenses
new exhaust system
Safety
Halogen Headlamps
Power Brakes
front wheel power disc brakes
Drivetrain
24 spline axles (front/rear)
4 X 4
ARB Locker Rear
ARB locker Front
Warn locking hubs (front)
new swivel balls
new wheel bearings
oil cooler
parabolic suspension
polyurethane bushings
propeller
rebuilt late model (stronger) transmission
salisbury rear axle
spin-on oil filter adapter
Other
3D vehicle models included
Air Portable
AutoCad drawings for pontoons
all new hoses and belt
dual fuel tanks--interior selector switch
leather swivel gaitors (protects swivels in water)
snorkle (included but not yet installed)


Condition
LEGEND E: Excellent G: Good A: Average P: Poor N/A: Not Applicable


Interior E G A P N/A
Front Seats
Rear Seats
Carpet
Headliner
Dash
Electronics

Mechanics E G A P N/A
Engine
Transmission
Exhaust System
Tires
Brakes
Steering
Air Conditioning

Exterior E G A P N/A
Paint
Hood
Right Front Fender
Left Front Fender
Right Doors
Left Doors
Right Rear 1/4
Left Rear 1/4
Trunk Lid
Front Bumper
Rear Bumper
Grille
Glass
Frame


Additional Comments:



Left Front Fender: has dent
Seat Surface: Vinyl
Tire Brand: military tires
Tire Size: 31
Wheel Size: 16

 

[xcmountain80]

That is cool!


Aaron

 

[bootzilla]

Cool Rover - but that is a tough one to pay a bundle for - so difficult to know, with it being a prototype, if everything is there. Seems to me that with something like that, they would have wanted to have the pontoons fabricated, then attempt to sell it at a real auction - the rarity is certainly there, even if it weren't all original.

The one from the Dunsfold Collection, of course, immaculate and likely complete - I'd have been tempted to use that as the guide to restoring that one - with the roll-up canvas top, side-rails, etc...plenty to get just from the pictures

 

[john-d]

Hi, i have just come accross the thread on the APGP that was up for sale. Does anyone have any more details/ pics on this vehicle as i am about to start the restoration a APGP and so any information would be very helpfull!

 

[HanzoSteel]

Way to bring up old threads! But you found it and best of luck on your restoration and welcome to the forums. Can you share some pictures of your rare APGP.

 

[MuddyOval]

Nick Baggarly owned it- he may have some information on it, you can google him and find his email address. Most likely he'll want to charge you $ for the pleasure of talking to him. I'm restoring a Discovery from the Longitude Expedition he was on and he's an uncooperative dude.
The one sold on eBay is not a good example- much of the originality was destroyed by "restoring" it.