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1973 Shorland mk3 Land Rover Rental Added in Nevada

Old Cop Cars has added the 1973 Shorland mk3 Land Rover to its collection through the USA Movie Cars network. This vehicle sits in Henderson, Nevada, and gives productions working in the state a distinctive armored option for Nevada picture car rental work. Crews filming in Nevada can bring the truck in for scenes that need a British military or police presence from the 1970s onward without relying on modern substitutes.

Spotlight on this 1973 Shorland mk3 Land Rover

The truck carries an armored steel body mounted on a classic Land Rover Series 3 chassis. It features an articulating machine gun turret with a mount ready for a Browning 1919, and a dummy barrel can be fitted when required. Right-hand drive and street legal, the vehicle runs a manual gearbox and offers seating for three inside plus one position in the turret for a gunner or commander. Its black exterior and beige interior keep the period look intact while the 4×4 layout supports off-road movement if a scene calls for it.

Producers can use the Shorland to establish a law-enforcement or reconnaissance role in a single shot. The turret and heavy plating read immediately on camera, so establishing shots or background texture come together quickly. Because the vehicle is based on a well-known Land Rover platform, it blends with other period British vehicles when multiple cars are needed in the same frame.

Old Cop Cars and the Nevada Picture Car Market

Old Cop Cars works with USA Movie Cars to connect productions with local vehicles in Henderson, Nevada. The network links state-level sites such as Nevada Picture Cars so location managers and picture car coordinators can search for Nevada film car and Nevada movie car options without jumping between unrelated national databases. This setup keeps transport costs down when a shoot is already based in the Southwest.

Henderson sits close to Las Vegas production hubs, which means crews can move the Shorland to set with short notice. USA Movie Cars maintains similar partnerships in other states, allowing the same vehicle to appear on multiple regional listings when a production travels. The result is a broader pool of armored and patrol vehicles that remain easy to locate by state.

History of the 1973 Shorland mk3 Land Rover

The Shorland series began in the 1960s as an armored patrol vehicle built on the Land Rover platform for government use. By 1973 the Mark 3 version incorporated heavier plating and an improved turret design suited to both urban streets and open countryside. Early service included police patrols in Northern Ireland, after which many units transferred to British Army reconnaissance roles.

The Mark 3 retained the core mechanical layout of the Series 3 Land Rover while adding the armor and turret that defined its appearance. Right-hand drive and a manual transmission stayed consistent with the civilian Land Rover models of the era. These details make the vehicle recognizable to audiences familiar with British military equipment from the 1970s and 1980s.

Nevada Picture Car Rental Uses

Crews can place the Shorland in period scenes set during the 1970s or 1980s where a British police or army unit appears in the background. The turret and armored profile supply instant visual context for conflict-zone or checkpoint sequences. Because the vehicle is street legal, it can also handle moving shots on paved roads without additional support equipment.

Still photographers and music video directors often need a single striking vehicle to anchor a frame. The Shorland supplies that focal point for editorial spreads, album art, or branded content that references military or law-enforcement themes. Event planners have used similar armored vehicles for static displays at corporate functions or film festivals where attendees expect tangible period hardware.

Book This 1973 Shorland mk3 Land Rover Today

View the full listing and additional photos at the USA Movie Cars site. Coordinators can reach the network directly at 602-882-2705 or by email at [email protected] to discuss fit for an upcoming shoot in Henderson, Nevada, or elsewhere in the state.

Early contact helps confirm scheduling around other Nevada picture car rental commitments. The network can also advise on transport from Henderson when a production base sits farther from the Las Vegas area.

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