The Land Rover Series IIA Forward Control was released in 1962. Built on the 109 in. chassis with a 2.25 L engine, the cab was positioned over the engine to give more cargo space. Most models had a heavy duty rear axle and large 900×16 tires, with many receiving custom bodywork to suit.
The Matchbox Land Rover Fire Truck, apparently based on the Series IIA FC fire engine built by Carmichael, was first released in 1966. It can be found with black or gray (rare on this model) plastic wheels and was issued in 1970 with Superfast wheels. All three variations are red with yellow and white Kent Fire Brigade decals. I landed this worn but fully-intact example on eBay.
The Matchbox Land Rover Fire Truck features blue glass and dome light, a white plastic ladder and a gray plastic base which also makes up the rear hose insert.
Matchbox | 1966-1969 | #57 | Land Rover Fire Truck | red with red and yellow Kent Fire Brigade labels, blue windows and dome light, white plastic ladder, gray plastic base | England | black plastic wheels
The Race Case MBX 