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Article Date: Mon, August 23, 2010
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Pink Panthers:
Not Macho-Looking Perhaps, But It Worked!
British SAS 'Pink Panther' Land Rover
By JOSEPH V. KUCA
The military need for a long-range reliable desert ops platform resulted in Britain's Special Air Service (SAS) adopting the Series IIA 90 Land Rover for its operational requirements. With a wheelbase of 109 inches, the larger Series II could carry more stores and support longer range operations than its predecessor. The SAS painted their Land Rovers pink - granted, not the most macho of paint schemes, but one that was found to provide excellent camouflage in the desert. These 'Pink Panthers' or 'Pinkies', as they'd come to be known, would serve the Regiment well for nearly two decades.
Pictured above is a vintage 'Pink Panther' Land Rover of the type operated by the SAS Mobility Troop. In use with the 22nd SAS Regiment from the late 60s right up until the mid-80s, these were based on the Series IIA 90 Land Rover. The pink paint scheme was said to be highly effective in the desert. Though, they were eventually replaced by the Land Rover 110 Series and its more subdued beige camouflage scheme.
Are you interested in owning a piece of military history, perhaps an ex-military vehicle? We at LRM don't just sell or service Land Rovers, we're Landy buffs ourselves. So, we keep a list of buyers looking for unique vehicles which might come on the market and become available for purchase from time-to-time. We are always pleased to assist in coordinating placement on these unique, often one-of-a-kind, Land Rovers. We pride ourselves on fitting exactly the right vehicle with the right buyer. So, if you're in the market for a special vehicle, just give our General Sales Manager, Cliff Neubart, a ring at our Land Rover Centre. Our number is: (732) 869-2500. He'll do his best to help you out. Is there a 'Pink Panther' in your future?
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