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Land Rover Series II/IIA
SAS "Pink Panther"
Patrol Vehicle
.JPG)
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Great Britain |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1968 - Early 1990's |
| Manufactured by: | Chassis: Land Rover; Vehicle Conversion: R.E.M.E of the British Army and Marshalls of Cambridge |
| Crew: | 3-4? |
| Armament: | (2) 7.62mm GPMG or (1) GPMG & (1) M2HB .50 Cal Heavy Machine Gun. Also equipped with M2CG 84mm Carl Gustav man-portable recoilless rifle. |
| Engine: | (4) Cylinder Petrol |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The SAS patrol vehicle was based on the proven Land Rover Series II and IIA long wheel base (109 inch) chassis; although most were produced on the IIA. The Initial vehicles (Early 1960's) were developed by SAS and converted in REME workshops. (AKA "Pre-Pinkies"). However, subsequent conversions were completed by Marshalls of Cambridge. Although named the "Pink Panther", some vehicles were painted in the traditional green based/camouflage color. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Land Rover Series 2/2A LWB SAS "Pink Panther" Patrol Vehicle Photos | Ian Young - Military Machines International Magazine |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| SAS Pink Panther Patrol Vehicle Information and Photos | Internet Land Rover Club Website |
| SAS Pink Panther Patrol Vehicle Information and Photos | Ex-Military Land Rover Association Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| "Archives Extra (SAS Pink Panthers in Service)" (July 2011 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Ian Young |
| Combat Land Rovers: Land Rover Monthly Portfolio No. 1 (Brooklands Books) | Bob Morrison |
|
Land-Rover 1948-1984: A
Collector's Guide, The (Motor Racing Publications Ltd. |
James Taylor |
|
Military Land Rover:
Development and In Service (Ian Allen Publishing) |
Pat Ware |
| "Military Roverphile: Special Forces Land Rovers" January 2010 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine | James Taylor |
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Bob Morrison & James Taylor |
| "Pink Panther" (July 2011 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Ian Young |
| "Pink Panther: Special Air Service" (April 2006 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | John Ingram |
| SAS Panthers In Detail (Wings & Wheels Publications) | Frantisek Koran & Ales Kautsky |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| SAS "Pink Panther" Land Rover Model Kit(35076) | Italeri | 1/35 | Injection molded plastic. Older Release. |
| Desert Rats SAS "Combat Car" Land Rover Model Kit (258) | Tamiya | 1/35 | Injection molded plastic. Older Release. |
| Accessory/Detail Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Land Rover Series IIa/III Goodyear Tyre Set (LRA005) | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Land Rover Series IIa/III Bridgestone Sand Tyre Set (LRA006) | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | Resin. |
| SAS "Pink Panther" Land Rover Detail Set(35164) | Eduard | 1/35 | Photo Etched Set; For Tamiya Kit. |
| SAS "Pink Panther" Land Rover Detail Set(35754) | Eduard | 1/35 | Photo Etched Set; For Tamiya Kit. Newer Release? |
| SAS "Pink Panther" Land Rover Detail Set(35788) | Eduard | 1/35 | Photo Etched Set; For Italeri Kit. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
