build and dispatch dates

dudley · Post by **dudley** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 12:21 pm

Hi

Having recorded all the series 2 carawagon
details from Gaydon.

If any one is unable to get to Gaydon and
would like to know the dates for their
carawagon just ask.

Regards

Phillip

AlexB · Post by **AlexB** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:44 pm

Well done Phil!

Eddi · Post by **Eddi** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 6:33 am

Good morning Phil,

The chassis number of my carawagon is 35100288D, do you need any other info ? Curious to know how old my old lady is......

Regards

Karl

dudley · Post by **dudley** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:16 am

Hi Karl,

All my research at gaydon was for series 2, 3 door
carawagons.With chassis beginning 252, 277, and
346.
I looked at 5 door vehicles dispatched to carawagon
but there was so many that they converted some and
sold some as standard vehicles.I will keep your chassis
no and when i go back to gaydon i will get the build
and dispatch dates for you.

Regards

Phillip

Eddi · Post by **Eddi** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:16 pm

Hi Phillip,

Thanks so much, would like get as much history as possible.

Regards

Karl

RMS · Post by **RMS** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:33 pm

Karl,

Do you still have the registration number (from the original UK number plate) from when it was imported, or any paperwork with it on?
There is a form you can fill out and send to the licensing authorities over here (DVLA) requesting all of the records they hold for the vehicle.

It's not always complete, and I'm not sure if they would be willing to post to SA and I'm not sure if it would work for a vehicle permanently exported, but it might be worth a try.

The form is the V888, HERE.

In fact, looking at it again, they ask for proof of address etc. so might not work for you.

If you want, I can try to call DVLA this week some time to ask if the form would work for you for overseas owners.

Of course, if it's a '68 and if it was driven to SA in the late 60s, there is unlikely to be any useful info held by DVLA

In which case, Phillip is your best bet to at least find the build date.

Cheers,
Robin.

Eddi · Post by **Eddi** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:44 pm

Hi Robin,

Thank you, I will check toolboxes etc. for any evidence of a life in England. From what I have been told the vehicle was purchased and immediately driven to South Africa. I'm going to have tons of questions for you......

There are two levers on the steering column, one I recognize as an indicator. Any idea what other May be ?

Also noticed this morning vehicle doesn't have a split screen, was this an option ?

Regards

Karl

RMS · Post by **RMS** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:57 pm

Hi Karl,

I haven't seen an additional lever switch like that on a Land Rover before - perhaps an aftermarket one used as a dip/main beam switch? Looks like you'll just have to try it to see what, if anything, happens

Yes, the Panoramic screen was an option. See this brochure (bottom left):

You can click on the picture to make it more readable

Cheers,
Robin.

Eddi · Post by **Eddi** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 3:16 pm

Thanks Robin,

seems I've got everything except fridge, wheel cover & special seats......

Regards

Karl

chippit · Post by **chippit** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:41 pm

Hi,
How do I go about finding out the build date of my landrover, it was registered 25th April 1975 but I am guessing searl would have had it for a while to convert it. It would be good if the build date is early enough to make it tax exempt (very wishful thinking)

Regards Christine

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