Bob Marley Land Rover 109 Restoration - on the move

[Les Parker]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1071804_no-land-rover-know-cry-bob-marleys-ride-heads-for-restoration

Has anyone here seen this in person?

[SalemRover]

I have seen that truck. Pretty sure it goes by Timshel and has been haunting the winter romp in Unity Maine.

[TedW]

I suspect that 90wt isn't the only aroma that this beast gives off!

[bmohan55]

Odd, my son-in-law showed me a pic of the same truck last night except with Ziggy Marley standing in front of it. News story said that Ziggy was going to restore it.

Definitely need to keep a fire extinguisher near-by if he's doing it!

[SalemRover]

Hope they dont paint it! There are stories in that patina. to paint Marleys rover is akin to polishing a record. If they need something shiny do another 109. SIII 109's are pretty easy to come by. I hope the people doing the restoration realize this. Thanks for the link Les.

-Jason

[LaneRover]

I suspect that 90wt isn't the only aroma that this beast gives off!

Luckily there is a pizza place right next door when you get hungry . . .

[disco2hse]

Marley’s Land Rover has proven to be very popular with both visitors and museum staff alike. In fact, the museum’s general manager, Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart, called the SUV’s removal “very traumatic” for employees.

Lot's of places to stash in an old wagon like that

[Les Parker]

Off to see the vehicle in person next week, pix to follow.
I hope they maintain the character of the 109" !

[Les Parker]

Update

Here's a pic. before the restoration begins.

[rwollschlager]

tropical top pickup cab? talk about riding in style!

[Les Parker]

More

Another from the back of the truck.

I have another to post from t'other camera, later !

[Les Parker]

So, the work has begun.

No pix of the Work in progress, yet. Still working on it.

Story is developing.......

Les at Large....

[Les Parker]

http://landroverparts.roversnorth.com/WebsiteInfo.aspx?fc=76

Now the power plant has left on it's journey to Jamaica. Bon Voyage !

[siii8873]

who / where did the diesel come from?

[Revtor]

I like that they're restoring it.. But at the same time, turning it into a showroom vehicle really takes away any and all of the Marley heritage. So Im kinda torn. Do they really need a perfect running vehicle to sit in a museum? It would have been more work, but a "turn back the time" refurbishing, to the condition as Bob left it would be most ideal in my opinion.

~Steve