Land Rovers
351 RAF Land Rover
May 1958 - 1962
The Series I edition
This will have smooth fixed wheels or shaped fixed wheels on later editions.
351S RAF Land Rover
December 1962 - 1962
The very scarce Series II edition with suspension and an interior.
This model will have the same 'frame' type of rear window as described below for the 500 model.
500 US Army Land Rover
November 1963 - 1963 for export only
The 500 model can be distinguished by a window unit that fills the space at the rear of the cab and also creates a sort of 'frame' in the perspex. The stars on the bonnet and doors also appear to be creamy rather than a bright white of the later 357 model.
The finish should be a matt khaki colour. Darker, shinier colours are likely to be the result of handling over the years rather than being a different paint colour or type. Matt paint will very quickly absorb oils from hands and it is recommended these models are treated with care if they have, indeed, retained their matt finish to date.
357 US Army Land Rover Weapons Carrier
January 1965 - 1966
Available with red or lemon interior
The 357 has a different type of window unit that does not create a sort of 'frame' and does not fill the space at the rear of the cab. The stars are a brighter, less creamy, white.
The finish should be a matt khaki colour. Darker, shinier colours are likely to be the result of handling over the years rather than being a different paint colour or type. Matt paint will very quickly absorb oils from hands and it is recommended these models are treated with care if they have, indeed, retained their matt finish to date.
Roof bar variation
Some 357 models have shorter roof bars on the 'plate' on the roof.