BUGEYE Registry

[Billy5]

From what I gather, bug eyes were made due to new regulations in different countries in regards to headlights. They felt that in the breakfast, the lights would be restricted. So, yes the bug eye was made for the United States. Thats why they call these "federal models". Mine was built for here. It was imported to California to a dealer. The PO of my truck had the VIN traced so the logbook from England shows it. Mine is 24435574F Built on or about Jan 7, 1969

[Cevan]

The extra fenders I have are not bigeye but Series III. The PO bought some series III parts including the fenders and breakfast. My vehicle has individual wiper motors, 5" wide sills, common brake and clutch reservoir, all in one ignition key/headlight switch, push button starter switch,Kodiak MK III heater, elephant hide seats, and a space for the battery in the seat box.

[Revtor]

Those parts sound pre-bugeye to me.

[Billy5]

I have to agree, mine hasnt been played with so my key is separate ( to the left of the instruments ) separate light switch and gauge lights and I have a Smiths heater or at least the motor is. Wipers are 12v only,2 speed with washers, separate brake and clutch reservoir.

[fbnksrover]

I just picked up a 1969 Series IIA VIN 24436214F. It originally started out in Anchorage, travelled to Hawaii, and is now in Fairbanks.

[Revtor]

post a pic if you could, tell us more about your bug
~Steve

[fbnksrover]

I love it. It looks like it just rolled off the lot. I'm a newbie, so not sure how to describe it. Paint looks almost brand new, no dents, no rust (except minor on the leaf springs). The brakes are a little dicey, looks like I may need to replace the master cylinder. There's also an oil leak near the bellhousing, so I'm going to have to go under and take a look. But, all in all, it runs.

[Revtor]

Hey, my brakes were a LOT dicey and it turns out that my brake servo (vacuum assist) was leaking badly and providing no boost. I got a replacement and now my brakes are 200% better. If your vac line can be taken off the servo with no change to the engine running, and no change to your braking performance, then your servo is toasted.

good luck!
~Steve

[Revtor]

Updated the list, now in sync with this thread.


Updated 2-11-13. The list as of today:

24435243F--LR Enthusiast Sept '04 Holland Marines
24435347F--eBay 05-09-06 Lights in grill modification?
24435354F--Toby Pond just sold; leaving Portland, OR for ? Pastel green. Fine example of a vintage rover that has been babied from it's inception.
24435411F--69Bugeye; Las Vegas, First vintage rover for this man. Pastel Green.
24435434F--eBay 03-17-09 Seller said fenders modified, sqr bzl, flat bottom brkfst
24435501F--drbrain; Harry > http://gallery.me.com/harrysnodgrass#100430 Sold to “longknifer” on 3-3-12.
24435574F--Rineheitzgabot; Pastel green, a hobby, a stress reliever, escapism on it's worst day. Built on or about Jan 7, 1969. Now on Long Island, owned by “Billy5”
24435609E--Windham, Maine. Marine Blue.
24435660F--Joey Dohey Newfoundland, Canada
24435680F--Jim Allen California
24435681F--Steve Hoffman; out west, Marine Blue.
24435684F--JSBriggs; White, "Broke-back", er, uh, I mean, "Salt-Lick", parts car, maybe resto.
24435766F--Gregg Holingsworth Colchester, CT
24435786F--Bought in Maryland by “Wils Boar” on 3-9-12. Retiring to Florida. Dark Bronze Green
24435807F--D & K Hunady
24435829F--John Nyhus Phoenix, AZ
24435829F--Thunderfootfarm; interesting name. Cattle-farmer? Zebra paint job rocks, makes me think of Daktari.
24435838F--eBay 03-11-07
24435858F--Charles Washington state
24435860F--Jim Dupont
24435864F--R. Bradley, Portland, OR
24435868F--“Cevan” purchased 10-11-12.
24435870F--Owned by “Cmcgahagin” Now resides on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
24435896F--eBay North Carolina
24435985F
24435993F
24435996F--Steve M, New Jersey. Bought in Maine 4-2012 from Eric C. Poppy Red, built March 4 1969.
24436079F--Gordon Fowler; 1970 is the alleged build year, New Brunswick, CA
24436095F-- Blue, parted out 8-2012, in Utica, NY.
24436131F--Mthede; Marine blue, homemade frame, you talk about earning it's keep; this thing is used to make maple syrup. Hell, this guy takes down bears with his hands, I think.
24436142F--Bob Shatra Lebanon CTI now own
24436167F--Pastel Green, spotted on eBay
24436207F--Bob - Plattsburgh area New York State
24436214F--Neil; from Alaska, red as all "get-out", daily driver. Now owned by “Fbnksrover” as of Jan. 2013.
24436222F--eBayGurnee, ILL
24436228F--Derrek, SoCal, Bronze green. Was listed eBay 09-02-05 Florida
24436255F--Mike Smith
24436263F--Larry Kotch Ithaca, NYI met him in '98 at the 50th Anniversary at Greek Peak ??
24436285F--Cristina; Pastel green, awaiting resto, looks very similar to the one below.
24436294F--Last known in Conn. I sold to Bystrowski
24436298F--eBay 07-23-06 Gallupville, NY listed as 2443G298F
24436301F--Gregg Grolsh I now own
24436302F--Arthur Patsouris, Boston area

[Revtor]

bugeye on Ebay!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-land-rover-series-IIa-/221196941886?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item33805d7a3e#v4-40

serial# is missing a digit. . 2443622f

~Steve

[bugeye88]

Hi All,

Revtor, I own 1969 Bug Eye 88. Totally restored 8years ago by Land Rover Ranch in N.M. Sat in a barn for 20 years prior to restoration. I sold it 6 years ago, missed it found it again and re-purchased it. Serial Number 24435577F Pastel Green.

Bugeye88

[Revtor]

Its exciting to hear that you were able to track you old truck down and bring her home - congrats!

any pics?

~Steve

[bugeye88]

Revtor,
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[Revtor]

wow!

Id have to say -perfect!!! enjoy it!

[bugeye88]

Revtor,

Thanks so much. Ive been working on it since December. Took it out today for a 1 1/2 hour drive, ran great. I may put a Tru Trac on the rear with a 23 spline axel. We'll have to see. I live near Bill Davis of GBR and would probably have hime help me on that one as he has done so many of them. I'll keep in touch with all of the Bug Eye Registry.

Bugeye88