G4FUJ Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 A friend of mine, out walking near Ingleton (sp?), came across a yellow 101 parked in a paddock close to a track up to the summit of Ingleborough. "Saw a very sad sight on my way up Ingleborough. A Forward Control sitting in the middle of a field. It looked as if it had been there for a while – but just long enough that the canvas was starting to look tatty. Wouldn’t take long in that environment. It pleaded with me to give it a good home. " Unfortunately his other half isn't very keen on the idea . It's located near a farm/smallholding named Crina Bottom. Bright yellow in colour. The only photo he took was of Ingleborough and is too large for here, but the 101 stands out as a bright yellow dot in the photo. Wonder if anyone on here knows of it or the owner? Cheers, Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 that'll be this one then :D perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4FUJ Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share Posted December 17, 2007 that'll be this one then :D perhaps Google Earth piccy? Nice one! I think it's moved since that one was taken though. The photo I've been sent shows it some way back from the wall, and sideways on to the line of the track. Grass has been growing under it for a while. The two other vehicles (derelicts) look as though they've been there a long time... Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Those Google and MSN live search pics are years out of date as the shot of my house is from before we moved in in June 2001, evidenced by lack of landrovers in the front garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4FUJ Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 I know - hence the 101 has moved since the piccy shown. Guess I'm just going to have to write to "Whom it may concern" at the farm name... That or go for a walk myself! Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4FUJ Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Surprised myself - letters still work. Spoke to the owner yesterday evening, info as follows: Present owner has had it since its demob. It was one of the last 101s built, in 1979. He first registered it for the ROAD - it has an 'F' registration. There were problems with the registration - DVLA could not believe the vehicle had not been registered at any time previously. The owner had to get a letter from the CO of the army base it came from to explain the situation. The vehicle was used solely for parades (passing out events) etc. on the base where it lived - consequently the mileage is very low. The vehicle is thought to be a 'little special' because of its use. It is in its original paint / colour scheme - yellow. Present owner purchased it to get provisions / stores / coal etc. up to the farm buidlings - hence the mileage is still very low. This is no longer a farm, but a permanent residence, the only mains connection is a telephone. Now, the vehicle has not moved for a year. The owner is disabled and can no longer get into it. He has, however, drained the coolant ("It can get b.....y cold up here in winter!" was his comment). It is solid underneath, but will require a new canvas hood (in the region of £250?). There is a problem with fuel pump / relay that needs sorting. MoT and Tax are out (for obvious reasons!). I want to go and have a good look at this LR, but can't do anything this week (I'm on call) and I think something is going on the following weekend too... Why? It should still be in a condition where not an excessive amount of work is required, and for the asking price... Nearest offer to £1700... One of the owner's pals said he wanted it when the owner was ready to sell, but has not been contactable. If anyone is seriously interested in this, I can pass on name / phone number of owner, please email me: graham-g4fuj ( at ) talk21.com or EMAIL via the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timpo Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Nearest offer to £1700...If anyone is seriously interested in this, I can pass on name / phone number of owner, please email me: graham-g4fuj ( at ) talk21.com or EMAIL via the forum. Hello G4FUJ. I've PM'd you. Timpo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4FUJ Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks for the message. I have emailed your pal. I couldn't find the paper where I'd left all my notes on the 101", including the contact details for the owner. Fortunately, I hadn't wiped the tape on the answerphone - in getting the owner's number I discovered a subsequent phone message that the owner's pal (who had first refusal) had finally coughed up the cash... Wonder if he saw the post here? Anyway, looks like I need a new answerphone! Timpo, I shall keep my eyes open for other 101s. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timpo Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Timpo, I shall keep my eyes open for other 101s. Thanks mate. There are still treasures to be found dotted around...... Timpo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4FUJ Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Well, After 2 years it would seem this poor old 101" is still languishing in the same field it was seen in 2 years ago. Just hoping I still have the owner's phone number on my answerphone... Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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