| 49 HG 62 | 47 HG 68 | 84 KB 49 | 23 HF 82 | 24 HF 07 |
When new, these 5 vehicles were put into service with 4th Royal Green Jackets, but when the Honourable Artillery Company needed replacement ceremonial Land Rovers in 1988, the Lightweight was no longer available new.
Therefore these 5 were selected for "Refurbishment to Ceremonial standard", and the work was carried out at the 44 district workshop R.E.M.E in September 1988. Each vehicle bears a plaque and an entry in their service record.
Along with the ceremonial 25-pounder guns these vehicles were kept in a modern purpose built heated garage which was opened by the Captain general of the HAC, Her Majesty the Queen in 1996.
True to British army tradition, this warranted a second refurbishment of the Lightweights, which this time was carried out by ABRO (Army Base Repair Organisation), Ashford, during January 1996, again each vehicle bears a plaque to confirm the work was completed, and an entry into the service record.
Each vehicle retains their unique "Ceremonial" features such as, Gloss (Deep Bronze Green) paintwork, Gloss Black chassis, Front and rear chrome bumpers, chrome grill, hubs and wheel nuts painted white, White seats and wheel covers, later model light lenses and door mirrors, as well as the "HAC" front sign boards, and original HAC crests on the doors.
For more information on the "HAC" - please visit their own home page: Honourable Artillery Company
All 5 vehicles have now been sold, and have gone mainly to private collectors.