Heinel Specialbilar AB, Malmö, Sweden - ambulance conversion  Link to brochure: Picture of the Range Rover Heinel ambulance from 70's Range Rover Heinel ambulance conversion  The Range Rover Heinel ambulance was made by the coach manufactorer Heinel Karosserifabrik in Malmö, Sweden. The Heinel ambulance was ultralong and had a stretch of 1 extra meter/39.4 inches between the axels. Longer than any other known Range Rover ambulance conversion. Addition of extra doors on the sides, one single piece rear door arrangement and raised roofline. The Heinel ambulanse was developed for use in the remote areas of the Norwegian mountains. This special Range Rover Heinel ambulance conversion stayed in service for many years and became legendary in Norway due to their outstanding capability to force snowdrifts and winter roads in the North of Norway where most of the Range Rover Heinel ambulances had their duty. The first Range Rover Heinel ambulance was converted in 1974 and the conversions stayed available for some years. Total production are approximately 20-30 Range Rover ambulances, mainly sold in Norway. The Land-Rover Special Project Department had one Range Rover Heinel ambulance for evaluation at Solihull in the mid-seventies. The conversion performed well and British Leyland Press photo by Rover in 1975. Photo taken in Brånåsdalen, Norway issued the Press Photo seen at right. From the Range Rover 'Heinel' Ambulanse brochure:  'When it comes to save lives, only the best is good enough: - Range Rover Ambulance' British Leyland rescue vehicles - saves lives and properties Range Rover is a positive innovation on the rescue- and ambulance market and is approved after the latest regulations for ambulance vehicles, issued by Norwegian Transportation Department of 14. November 1970. The main advantage is the permanent 4-wheel drive. This makes the Range Rover to a superior ambulance on country roads often over long and remote distances, as a stable and fast rescue vehicle even under severe conditions, thanks to reduction transfer gearbox and differential lock Ultra long Heinel ambulance with outstanding driving characteristics a Range Rover Ambulance can manage to reach considerably more remote accident sites than any other conventional ambulance.  With its excellent handling characteristics and high level of comfort, the Range Rover as an ambulance have the right qualifications to meet the stringent requirements set to rescue vehicles Range Rover complete ambulance is provided with the following equipments: Vehicle: Recaro front seats Safety belts front and rear Additional rear view mirrors Roller blinds Medical: Stretcher lead with the main stretcher Spare stretcher with rails Washing arrangement Facilities for sputum suction Facilities for oxygen Mounting for blood bottle Separate medical equipment including mobile suction and oxygen Electrical: Blue lights Bosch/Pintch Bamag Compressor siren Electronic siren at extra expence Signal facility patient/driver Two stretcher version, where attendant's seat must fold down in use Extra additional heating with thermostat Roof mounted ventilation with illumination  Fluorescent lamps Arrangement for antenna 1000 meter high beams Fog lights Roof mounted working lights 120 ah battery with main switch 20 acr alternator Rescue equipment: Prevention equipment Fire extinguisher Respirators Safety helmets Separate working light with extra cable Rescue line The ambulance is assembled at Specialbilar AB, Malmö, Sweden, on a 1 meter extended Range Rover chassis made at Heinel Verkstads AB, Malmö, Sweden Also provided as apartment ambulance Rear suspension with extra help springs & uprated shock absorbers to cope with the additional weight Approved by British Leyland Ltd, UK by February 23rd, 1973 Spacious attendant room with 2 foldable seats and nurse seat   100 cm extension is here clearly shown in this Heinel under restoration Cabinet w/ hand wash and suction. Control panel, electric ventilation |
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