43 BR 70 is one of two survivors out of six prototypes built for the SAS (Special Air Service) in 1955. They were intended as replacements for the bespoke Jeeps that had previously been used. Although due to SAS secrecy, not much is known about the vehicle’s career, it is believed its first use was in Oman.
The vehicle is the only one built on the shorter 86” chassis (the other 5 were on the 88” chassis) and was restored between 2013 and 2015.
The vehicle is heavily armoured, with a .50 calibre machine gun and a bazooka on the rear, two Vickers machine guns on the bulkhead, and a Bren gun for the driver.
It was recently sold at the Bonhams Revival Auction at Goodwood
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