1984 Hi-Top Stretched BBB Special Range Rover
conversion

This vehicle is a special built by Land Rover for the BBC (not a conversion by another company)
Land Rover stretched it to 126inch wheelbase (they call it a 130)

It has 4 full width front doors and a side locker door, rear roof light, tall tail door, plus a ladder built in behind a concealed door, and a roof strong enough for a rugby team!

As well as the Hi-Top it has an extra 3inch suspension lift with NEW Pro-Comp Shock absorbers all round.

Length 198 (std.176), Height 90 (std.70) inches

It is all alloy caged construction with fireproof aircraft type slab insulation with wiring conduits built in.
it is just as it came from the BBC, in 5 seat format with aircon front & REAR!,

 the rear seat hinges forward to access an underfloor locker, & is quick detachable....... The original steel framed cabinet & worktops remain in the rear which has been crudely equipped with sink, cooker, wc & detachable bed frame.

The small rear window slides open & the large one is a detachable emergency exit.....It has a full towbar with rapid ride height adjustment etc & large detachable rear step.........Many fittings are in stainless steel with recessed yale security locks.

In Vogue Spec. with all usual Range Rover refinements, plus a few extras like the central drinks holder & storage console.

LPG (dual fuel) Gas  conversin, with Twin Underslung 'Torpedo' tanks for maximum range fitted to

the 3.5 V8 with NO complex emissions equipment, so this unit will keep going & is highly accessible for that big Safari.

Also fitted Twin fan unit rapid detachable with multi speed operation & Kenlowe automatic & override controls. (viscous fan & cowl junked to leave loads more engine space & more mpg)

This cost as much as a large house when delivered to the BBC in 1985, & would cost a fortune to build today.

painted in the exiting original 2 tone grey BBC colour scheme.

This is a ONE-OFF as seen at the 30th RR anniversary Heritage Centre run