LJ50 in the UK

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LJ50 in the UK

Post by juncopartner » Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:57 pm

Came across this while looking through some old files, its from the original now defunct "4x4 Magazine" not the current renamed one. It does not look like its on the road anymore. Just wondering if there are other LJ50's in the UK. I saw one for sale in Scotland in the AWDC mag 30 years ago but it was a modified trialer with no bodywork, so i'm guessing its long since gone and I was aware of another one in Northallerton (or could it even be the same one in the mag article)?

The magazine article even refers to the LJ80 Register as a thriving club!!!
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Re: LJ50 in the UK

Post by Rabid Rhino » Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:40 am

Leigh Catherick restored one about 20 years ago. It was imaculate and went to a buyer in South London.
For a guy who's had loads of LJs it was the only LJ50 he's ever seen, and he's always on the lookout for it to have back.
I've never seen one in the UK.

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Re: LJ50 in the UK

Post by bedron » Wed May 05, 2021 12:27 am

Im restoring lj50 for last 2 years ,bought in absolutely devastating state in Exeter ,Devon from gentleman he had few lj80's at his place and i spotted this on photo,i was parked up for about 20 years,will post more photos of restoration progress.
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Re: LJ50 in the UK

Post by donkeychomp » Wed May 05, 2021 9:06 pm

Ring a ding ding!
If it ticks over...leave it

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