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Another Falklands G
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Posted 5/28/2007 7:29 AM
TWODOGS
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Another Falklands G

I fine day out was had by all at the RAF museum Cosford in the UK ,
The main reason for me was to get a good look at the Ex-Falklands G ,
Claimed as a spoil of war by the British military ,
Listed on the display plate as a 290 .
Chassis number 46121017012346 , 230G is in good condition considering its age and history ,
This will of been one of the first military contracts out of Graz ,if not the first ?
Diff locks front and rear.
Note the Mercedes chassis plate not Puch .
The hunt goes on
Twodogs



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Posted 5/28/2007 7:37 AM
roughneck
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RE: Another Falklands G

Nice one Cliff, good pics.
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Posted 5/28/2007 10:00 AM
Dave P
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RE: Another Falklands G

Bill,I knew Albingia would insure most things,but this tops them all!

Dave

Edited by Dave P 5/28/2007 10:00 AM
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Posted 5/28/2007 10:45 AM
MarcO
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Re: Another Falklands G

Jeep, huh? and help me understand a 290 D with a petrol engine?
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Posted 5/28/2007 11:13 AM
TWODOGS
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RE: Another Falklands G

Marko , dont panic I will email the musium and point out the error of there ways .
Twodogs
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Posted 5/28/2007 12:04 PM
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RE: Another Falklands G

Dave P - 5/28/2007 3:00 PM

Bill,I knew Albingia would insure most things,but this tops them all!

Dave


The mind never stops boggeling
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Posted 5/29/2007 7:12 AM
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RE: Another Falklands G

Need to get Harald's sticker on it .

ReG ,

Shebl

Edited by Shebl 5/29/2007 7:13 AM
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Posted 5/29/2007 7:39 AM
Boy G
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Re: Another Falklands G

Who/what is Albingia?

When did 461's come into production? 1982??

I really enjoy the fact that Mercedes' demand to have the vehicle back was met with "it was not available for return" as it was a "spoil of war."

So:

So now I hereby solemnly declare war on the USA (and am going to fetch a G55 in New York.)

With my best regards, and sorry for any inconvenience etc etc,

We remain,


Boy G (2Lt)
(Azanian Democratic liberation darkglassesandAK47 ragamuffin bumhangingoutoftrousers hanging on the side of a lorry despot Army)

PS leave spare keys handy or else.
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