Fire Engines Photos

Nice execution by Carmichael. This looks like a real, somewhat scaled-down, custom fire pump appliance - unlike some of the other forward-control Land-Rovers, which had the very ugly standard factory cab.

Added by Rob Johnson on 21 November 2013.

1 of 8 built, unless you know otherwise, Gwynedd had 5 of them, 2 built on a Series 2a chassis the other 3 built on Series 3 chassis. 2 of the remaining 3 were at car plants, Leyland and Rover, any information on these 2 would be great, I forgot to say that I am the owner of PEY239S.

Added by Gordon Smith on 22 November 2013.

I was told by some Gwynedd lads they used to roll rather a lot.

Added by Neal Glover on 23 November 2013.

It actually looks like it would roll with the narrow wheelbase , bet it isn't as bad taking the gae into consideration as the horrible in every way bremachs they have now in Wales.

Added by Alan Ramsay on 24 November 2013.

Unfortunately all 4X4 designs tend to have a higher center of gravity, because of their need for increased ground clearance, and this leads to less than ideal roadholding.

This problem is often exacerbated by these kinds of off-road units being fitted with larger water tanks, which also tend to push up the CG and interfere with competent road handling.

Although some newer generations of 4X4 trucks are much better than these older designs, it is still true that these types of trucks are five times more likely to get into traffic accidents, and should be driven accordingly!

Added by Rob Johnson on 24 November 2013.

can the owner of PEY239S in 2021 contact me on the address below please.

Added by Derek Adamson on 26 February 2022.

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