Army Land Rover that saw combat in the Middle East up for sale at same price as a Volvo – and comes with WEAPONS mount

AN Army Land Rover that saw combat in the Middle East and comes with a weapons mount is now up for sale.

The Land Rover, nicknamed Little Boy, served in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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The stunning motor is now for sale at £40,000 and the authentic weapons mounts will certainly make an impression in the supermarket car park.

The Land Rover, nicknamed Little Boy, has helped shield troops from bombs and bullets around the world.

After suffering damage in 2010 it was converted back to a standard soft top Wolf in 2012.

After a full restoration by the Defence Support Group the Little Boy was sold to a private owner.

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The new owner then stripped down the vehicle and restored it to its full glory, adding a full and genuine WMIK installation kit.

A number of military contractors assisted with the restoration, including Ricardo.

The Little Boy features Jankel armour carriers, replica belly armour, racking plates and top shield covers. There is an adjustable gunner seat inside.

The Little Boy proudly won best in show at the Capel Military Show in 2018 and was featured in a Land Rover magazine alongside an RAF Chinook.

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This award-winning Land Rover is one of the only five examples of privately owned Fitted For Radio (FFR) Wolf that was converted and produced by Ricardo for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 1999.

Adrian 'Ady' Hilton decided to declutter his "messy" home in Rugby, Warwickshire by transforming the the front yard.

The centrepiece is a decommissioned Land Rover which was riddled with bullets while in service in Iraq.

And while many locals say the military-themed space is "colourful and creative", not everyone has been cheered by his efforts.

The former Royal Signals soldier, 58, inherited his 1930s semi when his dad died suddenly two-and-a-half years ago, and said it was "full of junk".

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