Falklands G wagon Auctions
As you may know after the Falklands war a number of G wagens all seem to be 230G long and short were capured by soldiers of the queen ,
Given CV regestration ( captured vehicle ) if used by the military, and Falklands plate ( FI )if used by Civilions .
None of the Gs were payed for so Mercedes refused parts some were sold by local auction and seem to of traveled all over the world .
Some had landrover ,and sherpa van engines fitted :? .
Today when having a look at a ex Falklands G imported in to the UK twenty two years ago the owner Bill he let me photograth his collection of photograths taken when he brought his pair of Gs at local auction , Cheers Bill .
Remember at this time the Gs weres only about four years old :shock:
If you know of any Falklands please let me know.
cheers
Twodogs
and more :shock:
These are the Gs from the Falklands I know of ,
RAF Cosford has one, ( on loan from 18 Sqn )
Fleet air arm Musium Has one ,(returned from Bardufoss Norway on RN plates.)
RMLO Harstad Norway LWB 01RN10 ( to be confirmed )
Private owner in Bristol has one , ( on sale )
Private owner in Blackburn, ( to be confirmed )
Private owner in France ( needs total rebuild landrover engine fitted)
Private owner in US ( on sale )
CPD 491Y on show circuit . ( to be confirmed )
Any more ?
Twodogs
and more , :D
A CV nunber plate ,
got pics of CV 45 somewhere , taken from outside 'resolution' before the yanks had it.
fookin el where u been
sometimes we just step back and watch the 'toings' and 'froings' :wink:
Hey Elvis is back in the building!
been to LA im guessing, or on the steve wright show
will you 2 stop flirting and get a room!
You're the one talking about toings and froings....
:D Elvis , if you can find it get it on .
Cheers
Twodogs
Twodogs,
My Diving Buddy was looking over my G, he thought it was familar but could not place it. I reminded him of his time in the Falklands in 82 and he got it! The Marines quite liked playing with the G's. He also told me that he recalled the then Colonel Nick Vaux brought one home as a momento! and got into a bit of trouble over it. I'll try to get him to ask Maj Gen Vaux (??) for the story and fate of the said G.
Grendle
cheers mate
Twodogs
heres the kiddie!
CHUFFED ....nice one Elvis
I sent a email to a Falklands G owner in the US below is his reply ,
dont these Gs get about :D
Twodogs
Cliff -
My Argentine 230G has a VIN of 46121117013016. It was surrendered by the Argentine armed forces on 12 June 1982. I have photos of it in Port Stanley. I bought it from Robert Dibley - a British officer in the Falklands Islands war. He, as an officier could not buy it, so he had the cook buy it from British surplus and bought it from the cook. He had it shipped to London as military freight for 15 pounds. It was "restored" in England. He then had it shipped to the US as diplomatic baggage. He drove it in Micjigan for a while and then donated it to a miltary museum in Indiana. It sat there for seven years. He bought it back and shipped it to California. Having no luck registering it there, he sold it to me when I moved to Arizona. Arizona issued a new title and plates with no issues. I have owned it for three years. It is for sale.
Best Regards,
Karl
like reading the eastenders script :shock:
I sent a email to a Falklands G owner in the US below is his reply ,
dont these Gs get about :D
Twodogs
Cliff -
My Argentine 230G has a VIN of 46121117013016. It was surrendered by the Argentine armed forces on 12 June 1982. I have photos of it in Port Stanley. I bought it from Robert Dibley - a British officer in the Falklands Islands war. He, as an officier could not buy it, so he had the cook buy it from British surplus and bought it from the cook. He had it shipped to London as military freight for 15 pounds. It was "restored" in England. He then had it shipped to the US as diplomatic baggage. He drove it in Micjigan for a while and then donated it to a miltary museum in Indiana. It sat there for seven years. He bought it back and shipped it to California. Having no luck registering it there, he sold it to me when I moved to Arizona. Arizona issued a new title and plates with no issues. I have owned it for three years. It is for sale.
Best Regards,
Karl
At least the VIN appears genuine:
VIN WDB46121117013016
Body 3
Plant 61
Model 230G284-4
Chassis 46121117013016
Engine 115974 10 000602
Transmission 711202 10 008405
tCase 750602 10 013453
Tyres
Primary 701Q56580
Rear 701Q56580
Order 6 0 771 50853
Approx. year not defined
Rims SUEDRAD
Cab 461592 10
Steer 765502 10 001831
Dealer Argentina (771)
Paint 6999 Unknown code
Options
A70 differential lock, front axle (Ñ 1978)
A71 differential lock, rear axle (Ñ 1978)
C02 frame trussing
C50 hydraulic power steering (Ñ 1978)
E10 masked light circuit
E31 trunk cargo tray with high sides (Ñ 26.06.1997) power plug socket
E41 trailer plug socket, 12-pin
E46 plug socket in cab (Ñ 1978)
F44 windshield washer, electric
F74 co-driver's sun visor (Ñ 1978)
F99 elimination of cab parts (Ñ 1978)
G75 speedometer adapter
L01 lamps made to regulations of specific countries
L30 gravel deflector grille, headlamps (Ñ 1978)
P80 vehicle with folding top, long
Q58 tow-off coupling, front (Ñ 1978)
Q60 trailer coupling, hook-type, for public authority vehicles
S20 co-driver's folding seat (Ñ 1978)
S26 driver's folding seat (Ñ 1978)
S56 longitudinal seat bench, left and right, quadruple occupancy
S62 safety belts for driver and co-driver (Ñ 1978)
V16 interior trim in olive-green
V86 fixtures (Ñ 1978)
Y14 bracket for jerrican (Ñ 1978)
Y16 fire extinguisher (Ñ 1978)
Y44 warning triangle (Ñ 1978)
Y55 jerrican, 20-liter (Ñ 1978)
Y86 radiator filler cap with chain (Ñ 1978)
Z01 version made to regulations of specific countries
Z99 order as per detailed description
1982 - 461 ?????????????????
1982 - 461 ?????????????????
All military Gs of those years are W461 (except the W462 CKD-assembled in Salonica)
Thanks - you learn something every day :)
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