Only 333 pieces are to be manufactured.
[Land Rover Mk3 Showland Armored Patrol Car 1973 (NL/GB)]
- Conflicts in Northern Ireland, particularly Belfast, have led the [Royal Ulster Police], or RUC for short, to rely early on armored vehicles.
- Towards the end of the 1950s, armored vehicles were replaced by newer vehicles.
- Possibly out of patriotism, the idea of mounting a new armored car on a Land Rover chassis arose.
- In 1961, the first prototype was completed, with critical areas such as the doors and front covered with thick steel plates to withstand future attacks.
- In 1966, the first 10 were delivered to RUC and designated Mk 1.
- Gradually the Mk 1 was replaced by the Mk 2, the main difference being the installation of a 2.6 liter, 77 hp engine and the use of stronger steel plates.
- 8.25mm metal parts can now be installed instead of 7.25mm thick sheet metal.
- In 1971 the Mk 2 was replaced by the Mk 3.
- Equipped with a 2.6-liter 6-cylinder gasoline engine with an engine output of 90 horsepower.
- The basic principle of armor was followed as it was, and the abundant special equipment prepared as an option remained in this range.
- For example, heavy armor on the front assuming a rush.
- Scholland also provided a tire that allows the car to continue running even in a punctured state.
- The Mk3 was followed by the Mk4 in 1980, followed by the Mk5 in 1986 with Land Rover's latest engine.
- Even if it's less visually reminiscent of the original, you can tell from the front that it's undeniably a popular British off-road car.
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