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FAMILY TREASURE If your father liked his Land Rovers, there’s always a strong possiblity you may have the same fascination.

Tim Howe’s father owned this Series III, that goes by the name of Katie, from new.

And Tim has recently had her turned back to as-new condition, thanks to Astwood 4x4

Martin Lear kicks up a gear as he heads towards the completion of his fire tender rebuild – the final spectacle is something to behold Full story: Page 42

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JLR’s SVO branch created the SVR. They’ve also put the SVR engine in their SVA Dynamic. So what’s best – SVR or SVAD? Full story: Page 28

Brendon Frost likes ordinary Land Rovers, except his isn’t. His has got an LS6 Chevy V8 under the hood…

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oth the Discovery Sport and the Range Rover Evoque are getting new engines that will be the most powerful they’ve ever had. That’s the result of JLR’s new range of Ingenium petrol engines, built at the company’s Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton.

We’ve got used to the four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engines, but the new range of four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engines promises a new development for the classic SUVs. It comes at a good time, with plenty of concern about the future of diesel engines driving a slowdown in diesel sales.

The new petrol engine will bring smoothness and refinement to even higher levels in both vehicles, while at the same time offering increased efficiency and lower emissions. The 240PS (236bhp) Ingenium Petrol in the Evoque is 15% more efficient than the GTDi alternative, for example.

But some are going to be putting their tick next to the more powerful version. The 290PS Si4 engine (286bhp) fits both the Evoque and the Discovery Sport and gives both these vehicles more power than ever before.

To give you an idea of pace these vehicles will possess, their 0-62mph

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Eastwood for sending in the picture and letting us run what is her unique method of selling a Land Rover. This made us chuckle, and because we like making you happy, here it is for you.

‘1985 B reg Series III Land Rover 109” Pick Up. Ex-MoD, only four owners, 77,000 miles, new MoT. Ul-

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This is good timing by JLR and should ensure those epic sales figures just keep on rising.

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With FJ+ you can add to your policy from a range of cover tra-cool – the various dents only make it cooler. Bloody awful vehicle to drive but that’s half the fun. Delights small children as it rattles and bounces over bumps. It never ever gets stuck in the mud because it has proper country tyres. There’s an organic in-cab irrigation system (rain comes in) together with eco fan system (wind comes in).

No power steering, so you get lovely toned arms and shoulders without having to join a gym. But everyone who sees it adores it and people come over to talk to you when you fill up with fuel (this takes a while, as you practically have to dismantle the seat to get to the fuel tank). However, it always starts; is spectacularly simple to maintain because it has no sodding ECU or anything even vaguely resembling one. The hay in the cabin is home-made and included for free.

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e haven’t even seen the new Range Rover Velar on the roads, yet there is already a performance version on the drawing board. It’s going to mark the celebration of 30 years of work by the German tuning company Lumma Design.

The company has been making performance parts, everything from engine tuning to bodywork, for a variety of vehicles for three decades, and Range Rovers have definitely been on that list.

Now they’re celebrating the past by embracing the future in the shape of the Range Rover Velar. Soon after the Geneva motor show this year Lumma unveiled the Lumma CLR GT Widebody version of the official Velar shown at the show.

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Widebody makes it sit there even, yes, wider than before. The elements are made to the rigorous German TUV standards, although, at this stage, Lumma is not releasing any information on potential engine or transmission upgrades over the standard petrol and diesel variants offered by Range Rover.

But we do know the CLR GT limited-edition Velar will have new bodywork. This works backwards from a new front spoiler with mesh inserts for a more aggressive look, a carbonfibre sporty bonnet, new rear spoiler lip and new rear diffuser with angular stainless steel sports exhaust pipes.

To the sides, there are wider wheelarches and door panel extensions which change the stance of the vehicle, making it look more squat and racelike. This impression will be enhanced with those wide wheelarches filled by Lumma’s own double five-spoke alloys fitted with 305/35R22 tyres.

The vehicle retains its normal four-wheel drive system and all other technologies, and will have Lumma enhancements fitted to the luxury cabin. Lumma plans on starting to sell the finished vehicle around the end of 2017, to fit in with its 30th anniversary celebrations. No prices have been released, but more info will follow at www.lumma-design.com Given that JLR has put significant effort into designing the Velar so it represents a continuation of the Range Rover brand while, at the same time, exploring new styling and technology, this seems like a fairly bold move by the German company.

Lumma itself talks about how the production Velar has driving fun built into its DNA ‘whether you are tackling tarmac roads or venturing off the beaten path’. One has to wonder what kind of beaten path Lumma has in mind for its widebodied Velar. If it’s like many paths less taken that a

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standard Velar could traverse, one would expect to see it strewn with expensive bits of German carbonfibre fairly early on.

No, this is making an SUV a purely road vehicle and for some people that will doubtless be a good thing, since, let’s face it, how many Velar owners will really test the Intelligent Driveline Dynamics and axle articulation?

However, it is making the exterior footprint wider without adding any extra width to the cabin. This is large-

ly a visual exercise, and on our crowded roads and equally crowded parking bays that may be an issue. But, again, will owners be jamming their vehicles into NCP car parks anyway?

Clearly the Lumma CLR GT Widebody is going to split opinion, possibly quite vigorously. And for Lumma that will be just what it wants to do.

It will probably attract those people paid very highly by the week, and if it does then it will be a true ‘back of the net’ result.

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t’s the beginning of April and a beautiful (but possibly unseasonably) warm day. Myself and my two boys find ourselves sat deep in a wood in the middle of Exmoor.

Perhaps not overly unusual you might suggest, but I had left our Discovery a few miles away in a field – you may well be wondering why!

We were there for the 39th running of the Somerset Stages Rally, settling in for a day of watching all forms of rally cars you could possibly imagine fly by. A couple of entries unexpectedly caught our eye – one being a BMW M3-powered Land Rover Discovery, and the other, like us, you may consider an even more exciting prospect, namely the Armed Forces Rally Team in their rally-prepared Wolf.

The Discovery was immense through the woods, I’m not sure I have ever seen suspension compress on any car at any time as much as that

showcased going through the rut in the road by us, having been dug out earlier in the day by the obligatory Escorts and Subarus. It was certainly the most agile Discovery I have seen, on- or off-road.

The ‘Wolfpack’, as the Armed Forces team is collectively known, were – in a word – bonkers. Flying through the forest in what is little more than a standard Defender, with a Td5 lump grunting its way out of turns, their sheer courageousness was laudable.

They, however, seemed to be having the most fun too, with no fear of the

bumps in the road. At one point one of the Wolfs hit a bump and its back door flew open. Classy. This, though, only served to endear the Wolfpack to us further, their tenacity and sheer determination to throw the 90, at speed, down the bumpy dusty roads of a Somerset forest. Full on commitment all of the time.

These guys and girls are a special breed, not only do they fearlessly throw a Land Rover around a forest at breakneck speed, but they are of course members of our Armed Forces, and for that they also have our utmost respect.

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found myself on Land Rover’s own website this month, primarily to check some figures on their rapid SVO products you can read about further on in this issue.

However, it wasn’t any form of statistics on the website that left an impression on my little brain. Instead, I felt a genuinely strong sense of absence as I peered through their selection of vehicles and the name Defender was nowhere to be seen.

Now, my brain isn’t so tiny to have only just cottoned on to the fact the Defender isn’t with us anymore, but something clicked in my mind and a thought registered inside me that it just doesn’t feel right seeing the Land Rover family without a Defender reppin’ the traditional Green Oval workhorse ethic.

I know it will return in the not too distant future (rumours are being banded around that the new incarnation will be launched at next year’s Geneva Motor Show) but that doesn’t make it any easier now.

This feeling wasn’t helped by driving a lovely original 1984 Land Rover 90 County Station Wagon soon after my web surfing, with this particular example being part of the wonderful Dunsfold Collection.

You can view pictures of it on their website, but we’ll be running a full feature on it in The Landy at some point in the future.

Sitting inside it and rekindling my appreciation for County spec seats, I just felt this urge to be impatient, to become a toddler demanding its next toy – I want Land Rover to be producing a Defender again. And I want them to do it now.

Until that moment comes once again, the world – through my eyes at least – just won’t feel right.

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e know your diary gets filled up early, so stick these dates in: 22-27 July 2018. Next summer. Those dates cover the Defender Spirit Tour, a ‘Touring 4x4 Rally that will lead the most Series/Defenders from the South of France to England.’

It’s going to be a rolling event, crossing France to the UK, with a convoy of vehicles covering everything from 1948 to 2018. There will be concerts, local markets, entertainment and much more as this extravaganza rolls through the French countryside, stopping at pre-determined night stops along the way.

It’s also comforting to see there will be medical back-up, security and a team of mechanics also on call. All you need to do is rock up in a suitable Land Rover. When the convoy reaches England, its final stopping point will

be the Kelmarsh Hall Land Rover Fest, so that’s a great way to end.

So if you fancy a holiday in France next year with like-minded people as you cruise up from the South of France, then check out www.land-lifeevents.com and have a bonne vacance.

Plus, if you really can’t wait till next summer, you can come down to the Kelmarsh Land Rover Show on at the end of July and chat with the organisers themselves to hear their plans for this celebratory event of Land Rover’s 70-year history.

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ou know the drill – eBay has given three amateur restorers £4000 each to return their vehicles to their former glory. In some cases this return involves quite a long journey. One of the trio is Dan Goude, who has to buy all the parts he needs from eBay to restore his 1964 Series IIA. He only has until 10 July to complete the restoration, so he’s scouring

eBay for bits, getting things fitted and, in between times, chewing his nails.

It’s time to catch up with the latest state of play.

Dan has taken the front end off Bertha. Bertha is the Landy’s name, in case you were confused. The roof has gone too. With the front off, Dan is focusing on rebuilding the engine but he’s also looking at getting some new body panels.

His best moment so far was finding an eBay seller who made new panels to Land Rover spec. The company was just down the road from the first Land Rover factory at Longbridge, so there’s a neat symmetry.

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LR is busy exporting something like 80% of its products around the world (which neatly conforms to the Pareto Principle, that everything in life splits 80/20).

That’s a vast number but every little helps, right?

Arkonik, based in Frome, Somerset, is gradually helping those exports by sending restored Defenders across the Atlantic to North America. So far it has sent over 150 Green Oval vehicles far from home, but at least most of them have gone to a warmer, dryer home than they would have had here.

Because of US import regulations, the main market is for vehicles over 25 years old, and a restored Land Rover is bang on the money for such a market.

For example, the Boulder, the latest conversion, has gone to Colorado – we’d hazard a guess they live in Boulder in Colorado. Call us psychic.

The Boulder is a restored 110 Station Wagon, but this is far more than a restoration. Instead it’s a reimagining of how the 110 SW could have been, combined with a manifestation of what the new customer actually wants it to be.

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left-hand drive model so that’s perfect for a US customer, and it’s now finished in Bonatti Grey with Java Black wheelarches, gloss black chequer plate and tinted windows. Very moody.

Under the standard bonnet is a standard rebuilt 200Tdi, while underneath are guards for steering and front diff, along with sidesteps and NAS rear step. At the front there is a KBX grille behind the A-bar while up top there is a Front Runner roof rack.

Vehicles like these seem to have more time spent on their interiors, and this Boulder’s cabin certainly rocks. There are heated grey leather seats, with two premium high-backed seats behind separated by an Elite Loc-box. Behind them are four foldup seats, which makes that roof rack look even more essential.

The driver gets a cool retro Evander 15in wooden steering wheel, while the Alpine sound system should comfortably outdo the Tdi engine.

Those are just a few of the highlights but the whole vehicle has been gone over from top to tail. The end result is a long way from the 110 that came off the production line all those years ago, but then this reimagined Land Rover is going to be living a long way from that production line.

We hope the new American owner enjoys this most British of exports and that it really has Boulder over.

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The original used two-part lamination like on the outriggers to give extra strength, but this is susceptible to corrosion. The new frame uses simply thicker steel for these elements.

The whole chassis has been set up for a final hot galvanisation process so there are minimal mud traps and

you can actually wash out the chassis or add wax protection easily. Rather than patching up the old one, maybe it would be worth investing in an entirely newer and stronger and more durable one.

So far, there are chassis for Defender 90 300Tdi, 110 300Tdi and 110 Td5 with the 90 Td5 to follow. For more details have a look at their website: www.britpart.co.uk

Close Inspection NightSearcher – there’s a name for a company. And their latest product certainly fits into that image. The PRO250 Inspection Light is a multi-purpose light tool, capable of flooding an area with light or directing a close beam onto whatever you need to spot – where you put your beer down, what that strange growling noise is behind you or whatever.

The magnetic base makes it perfect for when you’re working on your Landy, or there’s a hook if you find yourself in a situation with no Landy – a worrying situation indeed. Turn it on and there’s a 5m LED flood beam to illuminate a wider area with 250 lumens. You can twist the light around on its base or swivel it for getting that light exactly where you want it.

And then, should you need it, there is an LED torch beam in the top for when you need to focus that light down onto something small and specific.

It’s ruggedly made, with a rechargeable lithium ion battery and has an anti-slip grip. Pretty much perfect then for a night searcher. You’ll find all the details at www.nightsearcher.co.uk

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SIP the Summer Away The school holidays are upon us, which means lots of children going ‘I’m bored’ within about a week of breaking up. Perhaps they’d like to get on with restoring your Landy project while you’re at work? That would keep them out of mischief.

True, they’ll need some tools, but SIP Industrial Products has a summer promotion selling all kinds of fantastic products the children would really like to use. If you pick up the new Summer 2017 Promotion brochure you can go through it with them, choosing things that will bring a smile to their face.

What about the SIP Spotmatic hand-held spot welders? They’re making a welcome return and any child over six would have hours of fun with one. Or there is a huge range of Winntec lifting equipment.

Now, what child wouldn’t want to get your vehicle jacked up with either a hydraulic truck wheel dolly or even a 24-ton air/hydraulic jack? Then they could play underneath – or, hopefully, fix that oil leak – while left alone for hours.

It can’t be a coincidence that the SIP promotion runs from 1 June to 30 September, usefully straddling the school holidays. So get down to your nearest SIP distributor or go online to www.sip-group.com and prepare for a summer of fun!

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I see you baby, burning that ass

There’s something really rather lovely about heated seats. Just a surprise that we don’t have them in our homes. But

getting them in your Land Rover can be a pricey business, and if you bought it second-hand then you had no say

in the matter. However, now there is a way to get heated bums on seats.

This will work if your Land Rover has a removable seat cover of any sort.

The heating element goes between the seat cover and the upholstery and stretches from the seat base up the back of the seat so you can warm your spine as well as your gluteus maximus.

The cable set then connects the switches to the 12V onboard power supply and you’re getting toasty. There are temperature sensors to make sure things don’t overheat and also two stages of heating. You can heat both driver and passenger seats, each with their own controls.

Yes, we realise, it’s summer and you don’t want this right now, but it’s an English summer so better be prepared!

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Lash Up Your Load Bungees come in handy for a great number of tasks, from securing your ankles as you dive off a tall bridge, to lashing down your family camping gear on the roof to securing your partner in the dungeon. All of these tasks are fairly important, but more often than not the bungee straps are held at each end by a hook, one that can unbend, fail or just ping off at some risk to everyone around.

If you’re looking to ensure a safer way of securing your load, then these SecureTech Bungee Tie Downs seem just the job as they have a metal karabiner at both ends. That means the cords can be clipped on at each end with no chance of the hook slipping off and impaling itself in the side of your head.

The silicone rubber inner corer with polyester braided outer

come in a variety of lengths from 400mm to 1000mm, and they’re made in South Africa. Even the longest, the one-metre version,

is only £18.60 a pair, so you owe it to yourself, your load and your partner to get some of these from Expedition Equipment.

It’s worth noting that you may need a version of longer length if you plan on doing some actual bungee jumping, but then you’re

a switched-on individual who had probably already realised that, hadn’t you? It’s all at www. expedition-equipment.com.

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Bridgedale prides itself on producing the highest quality, hardwearing, and comfortable outdoor wear in the business.

We now stock a selection of socks and hats from the range.

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*NEW PRODUCT* JETBOIL ZIP COOKING SYSTEM

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The major point of dash cams seems to be to upload to YouTube for others’ amusement as we watch astonishing road-rage incidents or someone taking 18 attempts to park their car.

But they do actually have a sensible purpose in recording incidents which will later be of relevance to the Police or insurance agencies.

Or indeed your partner who is wondering what you were doing on that road at that time of the evening and where exactly you were going.

The latest addition to the Garmin range is this Dash Cam 65W. The main advantage over others in the range is that it has a wide field of view, positively panoramic in fact, out to 180-degrees. That should be wide enough to show anything coming in from the side, possibly before even the driver sees it. And useful for those who like looking at video of hedges and trees blurring by.

Like many Garmin items, it has voice control, red light and speed camera alerts and forward collision and lane departure warnings. The camera is a 1080p resolution video recorder which can save footage on impact. Video is stored on an 8GB card and you can fit replaceable cards.

The addition of GPS means the video also has time and location data embedded in it, so you can show it to your insurance company with a clear conscience, knowing that the other guy can argue it was your fault, but the camera never lies.

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Saving Face Face lifts are all the rage, with just about everyone having some sort of ‘work’ done on their face – haven’t you? Everything from the Croydon face lift where the woman pulls her hair back hard and ties it behind her head, pulling her facial skin back at the same time, to the full-on surgery.

Apparently, and here’s a tip for you, a nip-and-tuck can be tricky for a bloke since it pulls the skin back behind your ears and means you end up shaving somewhere out of sight behind your ears every day.

And here’s another easy way to get a face lift. This time for your Land

Rover, if it’s any of the Defender models with right-hand wing vents.

Instead of expensive surgery, you just need to add these eye-catching if not eyebrow-raising elements to the face of your Landy.

They come in silver or black, in either mesh or solid style, and they’re a doddle to fit. They’re made

by Bearmach and have a three-year warranty, which is more than you’ll get if you put yourself under the knife.

Something to make you smile – if your face isn’t frozen of course.

Here’s the website you’ll need for more info: www.bearmach.com

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But on the odd occasion, limiting the amount of crud coming off your Land Rover could be very useful.

With this mudflap kit for the Range Rover Classic, debris will be trapped before being flung back and out towards other road users or oblivious pedestrians who aren’t expecting a mouthful of fresh brown material flying towards them.

It’s a nice feeling driving along and knowing you haven’t taken anyone out through that last town you passed through. And you can thank Atkinson Bespoke Engineering for that after buying your new mudflap kit.

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This sounds more like something more used to the dance floor than the workshop. The MAGflex Twist LED Inspection Lamp can rotate through 360 degrees, can ratchet 180 degrees and has a comfortable grip, as well as doing a mean samba.

You can hang it from a hook or use the built-in magnet to allow you to use both hands for something practical and enjoyable. The new COB LED technology gives it 250 lumens, which is eye-wateringly bright, with a white light similar to daylight. See, you’ll be in your workshop and you’ll soon lose all sense of time, of day or night.

The lithium ion battery gives hours of charge and a quick recharge while the ABS and polycarbonate construction should mean it lasts for ages, even in the environs of a man cave. Just don’t have the light on you while you practice that samba threestep turn.

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GOODWINCH commercial TDS-12 Goldfish Waterproof medium speed 254:1 ratio winches for vehicle recovery trucks, trailers and other heavy duty uses

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As used extensively in the winch challenge field Bowmotor ‘1’ 175mm long 12v or 24v £169 + VAT Bowmotor ’2’ 196mm long 12v or 24v £199 + VAT Bow ‘2 Plus’ 220mm long 12v only £229 + VAT

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Land Rover Defender Bumper for TDS / EP9 winches Non Air Con Special Price £189 + VAT Air Con Special Price £199 + VAT For other bumpers and fitting kits please see website

Goodwinch Bow ’2’ Powered Large Drum High Speed Commissioned TDS-9.5c Challenge winch giving really impressive results. £899 + VAT 11mm x 125’ (38m) Dyneema® Bowrope with an aluminium hawse as an optional extra for only £199 + VAT All prices shown above are for 12 volt winches. Also available in 24 volt NEW - Short Drum TDS-12.0 Goldfish Winch, available as a bare winch with no rope or hawse, in 12 volts for £449 + VAT Or with a10mm x 75’ Dyneema® Bowrope and small Ali hawse for £599+ VAT Or as shown in the picture, mounted on a portable Bak Rak kit complete with vehicle harness and Anderson fittings £699 + VAT Also available our new receiver hitch mounting kit. See website for details.

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‘Dad had been using his Talbot Sunbeam to drive across the fields…

Katie’s Story

Words: Tim Howe Pictures: Mike Trott

Land Rovers have a knack of getting under your skin, leaving you stumped as to how you’ve become so attached to what essentially is a lump of metal. But we know it’s more than that – and this is the story of one Series Landy that has been rejuvenated, just when it looked like she might be moved on from the family she had so dearly served

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ack in the late 1970s, my parents managed some land and properties for an elderly couple we’d known for decades. When the gentleman moved into a local care home, and eventually passed away, the workload for Mum and Dad (who were themselves retired) intensified.

To carry out his duties, Dad had been using his own car, a Talbot Sunbeam, quite often driving it across fields. Realising this was an unacceptable situation; the lady (a non-driver) suggested she buy him a Land Rover on the condition that he looked after it as his own, but took her out for a spin every Sunday afternoon. It was a good deal.

And so, in the spring of 1982, a brand new Series III, four-cylinder, 2.25-litre petrol-powered, cream-coloured, 109 Hard Top was delivered. Over the next seven years, Dad and I hauled many different loads

in Katie (so called because of the K in her number plate), but mostly logs because this was Warwickshire during the aftermath of the great Dutch elm disease (DED) tragedy.

The hours we spent with the 4x4 beast, the snarl of our chainsaw, the smell of cut wood, petrol, tea and freshly made sandwiches are memories I shall cherish for as long as I am able to.

Saturday 14 January 1989 dawned a glorious day – summer had come very early. Dad had always been a builder by trade and on this day was filling in a no longer required external doorway in his cottage on the green – stonework being his speciality. Katie was parked just behind him.

By chance, I was at home and Mum was typing in her office. Realising she hadn’t heard the sound of his stonemason’s hammer for some time, she went out to investigate. I was upstairs, and I

heard her pounding footsteps followed by the cry of ‘Tim! Something’s happened to your father.’ I ran down to the front of the house.

Outside, Dad was slumped against Katie’s front offside wheel. He had suffered a massive, fatal heart attack.

Later, despite having passed her test in her 40s and only ever having driven vehicles up to 1500cc in capacity, Mum’s reaction to this end-of-theworld situation was: ‘I’ll drive the damn thing myself!’ And so she did.

After inserting windows into Katie’s rear panels to improve all-round vision, and replacing her tailgate (which I still have) with a door, Mum kept her rolling for another ten years. By the time she too passed away in 1999 things had changed. The lady who’d originally bought Katie had died, and her land sold off. Though living back at the family home, I was working

full-time as an HGV driver and was often away.

Thus began the saddest phase of Katie’s life. More than 20 years old and no longer garaged, she sat in the open,

her chassis rotting, with many of her leaf springs broken. I did occasionally fire her up, but when her solenoid switch failed and her fuel tank rusted through, even that stopped.

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Above: Having only ever been tasked with travelling short distances, Katie’s total mileage is very modest. Consequently, when she paid a visit to Astwood 4x4, there was no need for a complete rebuild, just a thorough service and a couple of replacement parts to keep her heart running perfectly on song

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Left: Even to this day, Katie potters about with Tim, helping him stock up with wood he collects from his own small holding of land. This lady is definitely a keeper Life happens, they say, and though I felt guilty every time I looked at her – at one point completely buried in the brambles – there were other things to worry about at the time.

The turning point came a little over two years ago with a knock at the door. Outside, stood a bloke named Fred, who happened to share the same name as Dad. He was a bona fide, hands-on, Land Rover aficionado. He’d spotted this Series III from the road and wanted to buy her for restoration.

It was fortunate for him he’d caught

me at a low ebb because I agreed to sell her for £400.

That evening, with a whisky glass brimming, I went to say goodbye to Katie for the last time. Sitting behind her wheel, the memories stampeded back. There was even a smell about her – logs, petrol, honest toil. Dad had a way of clearing his throat when things needed to be sorted. I don’t remember what whisky I drank that night – but I heard Dad clear his throat.

When I called Fred the next day to say the deal was off, the man went ape.

Understandably so, since Katie was a very straight vehicle snapped up for a song. Eventually, he calmed down, as all good Landy folk do because he’d realised there was something going on here – a kind of love affair.

There is a saying: cometh the hour, cometh the man, and that man was Robert Howard of Astwood 4x4. He’s not a magician, but he’s pretty close.

Right from the start, we agreed that for a reasonable cost Katie would be put back on the road just as she was.

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Right: Tim’s father may have moved on from this world, but the spot where he departed has taken upon its own commerorative feature

Below: Every lady likes to dress up once in a while – in this case, Tim has provided Katie with a Door Trim Kit from Exmoor Trim.

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I wanted her interior left untouched and everything else as original as possible. Rob never tried to bully me into anything, nor jack up the price. The only thing he did suggest (thank God) was a complete respray instead of just the shot-blasted bits.

Below decks, anything unsalvageable was replaced: her chassis – now a Richards galvanised unit; leaf springs – now parabolics; the exhaust system and the petrol tank. Above decks, the panel respraying was actually better than original. She was fitted with three new doors, but I still have her original tailgate and top-hinged window.

Her engine, with such low mileage, didn’t need a rebuild, though all the crucial parts for a perfect fire up and perfect idling temperament were replaced. All five wheels were prepped and sprayed, retaining their original brake drums and I also have the original brake cylinders and pistons here at home, up for refurbishment.

When the call came that she was done and I drove to Astwood Bank, Rob was very busy, as he so often is.

After shaking hands, he left me to it – which I was glad of, for it is spine-tingling stuff to see an old friend brought back from the brink. In fact, it’s hard

Below: Here is Tim, your storyteller, stood next to the old lady of his family, Katie

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These days, the grand old lady is securely garaged, and although a working vehicle once more, I have to admit, I’m reluctant to take her out in the rain! Thank you again to Rob and his team for giving Katie a new lease of life, and the chance to write many more chapters in her ongoing story.

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Sometimes keeping your Land Rover looking fairly understated is a good thing. This blue 110 seems to fit the bill pretty well, like when you fire it up and look under the bonnet, you realise it’s carrying a Chevy LS6 engine

Words and Pictures: Mike Trott treet racing isn’t something you would necessarily associate with Land Rovers of any description, nor is it a pastime that this well-behaved publication would condone. We all like to have fun in our toys, but with Land Rovers you’re more likely to think about making tracks in the grasslands of Africa, rather than how long your elevenses (the two black tyre marks running parallel to each other) may be at the traffic lights down in your city centre.

Of course, partly this is down to Land Rovers not having much of a reputation for their pace. Let’s face it,

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old chap, you’re never going to set any quarter-mile records turning up with a 200Tdi unit in your engine bay – at least not for the right reasons anyway.

But this is where things can play to our advantage. We can seize the initiative and play on the fact that others will mistakenly assume that they can make a dog’s dinner out of us and scamper off into the distance. All you need is the right tool for the job.

So what’s this then? Looks like a regular old Land Rover 110 - hell it’s not even technically a Defender! But wait – can someone tell me why there’s a Chevy LS6 engine under the bonnet?

We all know how customisable Land Rovers are, and you’ll never see two the same, but there’s a lot to be said for being understated. After all, it’s just the quality you need to give you the element of surprise.

Brendon Frost holds the keys to this ‘street sleeper’ and thrives on it being something out of the ordinary.

‘I bought this as a toy and I like stuff that’s not 100% normal,’ smirks Brendon. Normal on the outside it may be, but driving a 110 with such a V8 under the hood is bound to blow your cover at some point.

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Above: Land Rover never made engines like this... because they weren’t the type of people to put cheese with everything. Happily, Americans at least realised that an engine bay was not a place for cheese. Instead they produced such contraptions as this, the Chevrolet LS6 V8 got the Land Rover, but it was around three years ago,’ reflects Brendon. ‘The conversion was done by a previous owner with the work first done in the ‘90s. Not only that, but the vehicle was originally a truck cab model before being changed to a hard-top version.

‘Then the owner apparently wanted to convert it into a military hard-top; wanted to make it stand out but ended up giving it these horrible after-fit

windows.’ Again, sometimes less is more, but it never hurts to have a trick or two up your sleeve, it’s just that Brendon’s trick is a massive great big American lump of a trick.

Back to the story, and said previous owner had now managed to get bored of changing his 110 every five minutes and had shoved it in a barn and forgotten about it. Time passed, but eventually the 110 fell into the hands

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Naturally, Brendon put in a word for the 110 in case it ever became available – who wouldn’t want a Chevy-engined 110, right?

Like the pace of your typical Land Rover, the story was a bit of a slow burner, with more years passing until one evening Brendon was having a beer with his pal.

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‘Whatever happened to that truck with the LS6 engine inside?’ questioned Brendon. ‘Funnily enough, I’ve still got it tucked away in the barn!’ came the reply.

Like a lifeguard rushing to the aid of a stricken shoreline swimmer, Brendon could see the 110 needed rescuing.

‘It was in an awful state, wrecked really,’ recalls Brendon. ‘But it would have been a shame to break it up.

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The whole body needed changing again and it was in a horrible army green colour with no interior and the transmission tunnel missing. There appeared to be about 20 different layers of paint on the bulkhead, too.’

No matter. This was a Land Rover with a rather enticing USP, and so with the 110 now in his possession, Brendon started to strip down the chassis which had come from Saudi Arabia

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and therefore was completely free from rust. A bonus if ever there was one.

But work still needed doing. The 110 was given a new roof and sides along with a new Td5 bonnet, while the tub turned out to be OK, but the wheels were rusted out. Brendon’s truck now runs as a tidy looking hard-top and, to the casual eye, a low-powered cumbersome machine that would struggle to carry itself to the end of a driveway, let alone burning off Daz and his mates who are looking for a drag race in the car they’ve just bought from Toys‘R’Us. I’m a big fan of this 110, I must say.

Everything from the engine, to the looks, to the interior – it’s been finished perfectly. Brendon tells me it was previously a Marine Blue, and while this may not be that exact colour, the bodywork has been finished in a true Land Rover tint, in this case the dark blue from the early Td5 Defenders.

A quick mention about that interior: there’s soundproofing from Noisekiller running throughout on the bonnet and bulkhead, acoustic carpets inside

Above: What you see here isn’t just your mother using up tin foil anywhere there’s a spare space. No, it’s actually sound deadening technology from Noisekiller, in this case lining the bulkhead to deflect some of the vibrations and excess noise from the that rather large powerplant Below: You’d think seats from the Eighties would look a bit... well, pants today. But County spec seats have these endearing charm and we think they make a fantastic addition to a 110 like this

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Above: Clean, tidy, and surprisingly refined in here given the soundproofing supplied by Exmoor Trim and the roof lining has been given additional insulation so that even on a run, and despite its van-type form, it’s not as unrefined as you might think.

‘It’s understated, has a GM Chevy exhaust and just sounds like a Rover V8 out of time if you’re cruising along normally,’ smiles Brendon. ‘To drive, it’s very docile and there’s loads of torque, but when you want it to be it’s stunningly quick. It’s the torque that makes you laugh, though, there’s just this wave of it.’

And what about that V8 noise? Well, I think the 110’s owner sums it up pretty well.

‘When I try and describe it to people, the only way I can is to say that it has a note like God clearing his throat!’

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Cue the throat clearing, the green light, that all-American thunder and a big grin across Brendon’s face as he sees the shoebox diminish into his mirrors. All hypothetical, of course.

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In this instance, it’s a full-fat Range Rover sprinkled with a swathe of Autobiography reminders inside and outside, but with added garnish thanks to the engine from the Range Rover Sport SVR under the bonnet.

So is this all the car you need – or is this all just a big waste of time?

Firstly, a Range Rover Sport SVR can be bought for just £97,780 – or, in other words, for over £36,000 less than the SVA Dynamic. Ah, perhaps the latter is faster then? Nope. It accelerates from 0-60mph 0.6 seconds slower than the SVR. And should you find yourself on an autobahn in Germany when it’s not rush hour, you’ll only top 155mph as opposed to an SVR’s 162mph terminal velocity.

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Hmm, best not mention the omission of the ‘loud exhaust’ button – that could finish you. I suppose the SVA Dynamic has a marginally bigger boot and you have a better turning circle by 0.1 metres. If that doesn’t get you laid I’m not really sure what will.

Let’s just get in and drive the damn thing, maybe it will all start to make sense then.

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engine doesn’t rule the whole experience. There’s a more civilised edge to the SVA Dynamic and the engine sits more in the background. You use the power when necessary rather than using it because you can.

I’m not going to lie, the loss of the active exhaust button does make my heart sink a little, but then it only highlights the difference between these two personalities. The SVA Dynamic isn’t as raucous and is a more rounded vehicle. I can’t say complete because I have a point to make later on.

The SVR, however, is that friend who always wants to go all out and get trolleyed till 6am, whereas the SVA Dynamic is a brilliant session of vino consumption with your best pals, following a splendid meal at your favourite steakhouse.

Talking of red cow, there’s plenty of scarlet leather in the cabin, in fact the red in and out of this Range Rover will be too vulgar for some.

As individual touches, I like the red leather sandwiched between the side supports of the seats, the paddle shifters and the ring around the gear selector, but as a combination, it’s all a bit burlesque.

It’s like there was a red team and a black team each tasked with leaving their stamp within the vehicle’s cabin.

Only on the day of the task, the black team were either suffering from a hangover or the red team had taken a few grams of speed prior to entering the trim shop.

If I had sold one of my useful limbs and had managed to put enough fundraisers together in aid of the Mike Trott Dreams Foundation, and consequently found myself spec’ing an SVA Dynamic, I would be tempted by a subtler colourway.

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It’s still a Range Rover, with the great ride, the space, the grace, and now very much added pace. Wait – isn’t that Jaguar’s strapline now?

If we rein in on the pace for a second, I’d say this is a Range Rover for people who want a bit of added driver focus, and so does Land Rover. It says that the SVR, based on the Sport, is very much about performance, but you’ll never see a performance-optimised Range Rover. The Dynamic name is drafted in to give the daddy Ranger a little bit of an edge.

It’s definitely capable of putting you on edge, even if not as outright fast as the SVR. Naturally, when you put your foot down, focus is what you need. A total of 550hp can do that to the mind. Again, 5.1 seconds is all it takes to reach 60mph from a standstill, so about the same time it takes to soil yourself and realise you’re in a 2.5-tonne vehicle shifting towards Boeing take-off speeds. Good job the

Brembo brakes poking through the 22” wheels are strong – they really need to be.

The SVA Dynamic is a vehicle that offers you the choice of some fun, but isn’t bothered whichever way you decide to drive to work. You could sit in the back, being driven by one’s driver, or you could saddle up to the controls yourself and enjoy the added engagement on offer.

The problem is that the SVR is over £36,000 cheaper. It does everything a Range Rover can do in terms of off-road capability, it plays the part at your social functions and is the practical tool at weekends; plus, when you want to have your cake and eat it, the SVR goes the extra mile to make sure you do.

That active exhaust button isn’t just a childish gimmick – it lets you decide how much fun to have. I like that about it. And why spend all that money and go to Blackpool when you can save yourself a substantial sum of cash and go to Las Vegas?

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ou don’t need to go to Africa to feel like you’re having a proper adventure in your Land Rover. Europe has plenty to offer too – nowhere more so than, Scandinavia, which is a fabulous region to explore. It’s well suited to travels in a Landy, as driving speeds are relaxing – meaning there’s plenty of time to soak up your beautiful surroundings.

In the past, getting to Scandinavia used to be quick and easy as there were direct ferries from the UK to Denmark and Norway. But these services ended a few years ago – so now you’ll have to sail to the Netherlands or take a Channel crossing. An overnight crossing from Newcastle to Amsterdam, Hull to Rotterdam or Harwich to Hook of Holland will have you on the road bright and early – whereupon a day’s driving through the Netherlands and Germany will see you at the border with Denmark.

A classic Scandinavian route is north to the Arctic Circle and then further again to Nordkapp, Europe’s most northerly point. However, that’s a 5000-mile round trip and mostly all tarmac. We’re focusing here on southern Scandinavia, a region that can be

explored in two leisurely weeks. It’s a hugely attractive area and you’ll want to return again and again.

This is especially true as Land Rovers are popular in Scandinavia. You’ll see fully kitted out Defenders loaded with camping gear and canoes, Range Rovers and Discoveries cruising the city streets and faded old Series vehicles still providing sterling service out in the country. A cheery wave is guaranteed!

Denmark Denmark is fairly small and easy going, its countryside gentle and dotted with neat, tidy farms. There’s not a great deal of off-roading, but it’s worth taking time to explore the more remote areas. Take a drive on the beaches near Hirtshals or walk out to the tip of the peninsula near Skagen where the crashing waves from the opposing Skagerrak and Kattegat seas collide. Hirtshals is also the departure point for the only ferry to Iceland and several to Norway.

Copenhagen, the capital, is compact and easy to navigate on foot. There’s plenty to see and it’s pretty busy with tourists all year round.

It’s possible to get from Denmark to Sweden without taking a ferry. The spectacular Oresund Bridge, near Co-

penhagen, is Europe’s longest combined road and rail bridge. The bridge alone is around five miles long and the crossing also includes a 2.5-mile tunnel.

Sweden Sweden is vast. The interior is studded with a myriad of lakes, from tens of metres wide up to huge inland seas. If you want to visit the capital Stockholm you can escape the tourist throngs by taking a boat cruise around the city, spending an afternoon drifting past the many sights.

The coastline is huge, too, with hundreds of small islands. Head inland to the pine forests and you’re in Land Rover country, as you’ll find hundreds of miles of gravel tracks. Most of them are wide and well graded – just watch out for forestry machinery. Like anywhere with lots of lakes and lots of forests, however, there are mosquitos

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everywhere. In the height of summer, these vicious critters can be a real pest, especially in the early evening. Late spring or early autumn would be best time of year here – but still, make sure you’re packing high-strength repellent, bite relief and non-drowsy antihistamines to keep them at bay.

Norway There aren’t so many gravel roads in Norway, but those that there are pass through breathtaking scenery. Many of these roads have a small fee, but it’s well worth it to be able to drive through the stunning landscapes without any tarmac in sight. Most toll barriers are automated and take cards only.

Head to the west coast of Norway and you’ll be rewarded with superb scenery, mirror-like fjords, majestic waterfalls and twisting roads that hug the water’s edge. Take advantage of the

excellent ferries to get around. They’re super-efficient, inexpensive and will save you miles of tarmac. You’ll also get a fabulous view as you cruise across the fjords.

Be aware that some Norwegian motorways have electronic tolls. You won’t see any booths as the tolls are collected electronically using number plate recognition. The system is linked to the DVLA database so you’ll eventually receive a bill at home which you can pay online or by card.

The main E6 trunk road runs the length of the country and like many Norwegian roads has been vastly improved over the years, with cavernous tunnels and soaring bridges. It is still possible to find the old and now seldom-used roads, which lumber over steep passes and wind through rustic countryside. In addition, you’ll find historic mail routes crossing remote hillsides with beautiful panoramas at

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every turn. Even in early summer, you may find tracks at higher altitude that have only just been cleared of snow.

Driving Visiting Scandinavia during the summer is a relaxing experience, with long, warm days spent exploring followed by sunny evenings on the campsites chatting about the day’s events. The driving is easy – though one thing to be aware of is that road builders take advantage of the mild weather, meaning you might find yourself delayed by extensive construction work.

Roads generally in Scandinavia are of an excellent standard, and Norway in particular has some breathtaking bridges. The Atlantic Road on the west coast has an impressive series of bridges linking a chain of small isContinued on page 38

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And now even your Landy can get the slimline treatment.

There are certainly a lot of roof racks to choose from, but some will make your pride and joy look morbidly obese. No, what we need is a ‘Slimline II Roof Rack Kit – Tall’ from Front Runner.

It’s for a Defender 110 and is a fullsize cargo carrying rack with its own tray and wind deflector. The tall bit means it has eight legs to mount to the gutter. Why is this, apart from tall and slim being even better than short and slim?

Because it allows space for the camp tables and other accessories you’ve bought from Front Runner to fit underneath the rack. So you can fit a lot of gear up top without it seem-

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Which means that Scotland is very much the proving ground for what is a pretty smart looking range of bags and packs. And they use British components as much as possible, like Harris Tweed and waxed cotton from Scotland, webbing, leather finishing and padding from England, and stainless steel stuff from Wales.

It’s sort of classic meets contemporary, something neatly illustrated by the Assynt 17 backpack. It’s quite like one of those old vintage mountaineering packs, made of waxed cotton, with stainless steel and leather detailing. It comes in a classic array of colours which includes ‘crottle’ which I discover is a sort of rust colour. See, a colour made just for your old restoration project.

Home from Home Yet there are also some very contemporary touches, like the laptop sleeve inside the main 17-litre compartment, plus a number of pockets to keep essentials in.

The basic very stylish pack costs £160, but if you want extras like a padded waistband or sternum strap then that’ll be extra. To find these fine products, make trakkes to trakke.co.uk

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Away from the tarmac, the tracks and trails you’ll find in Scandinavia aren’t too arduous – but mileages can soon clock up. Parts and labour charges here are higher than in the UK, so make sure your Land Rover is in good shape before the trip. Good all-terrain tyres are adequate, unless you’re going

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in the depths of winter – when vehicle preparation gets much more complicated and costly. Cabin and engine heaters are essential, especially if you are sleeping in your vehicle.

Obviously, winter driving means something altogether more significant in Scandinavia than in Britain. On the road, long hours of darkness and the threat of icy surfaces can make for a tiring and hazardous time, so take regular breaks.

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Travel notes Campsites in Scandinavia are generally of a very high standard, with excellent sanitary facilities. Most will have kitchens where you can cook your own food and even small rustic sites may well have barbecue huts and saunas.

Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen all have excellent city centre campsites. You can also wild camp easily in Norway and Sweden – just make sure you’re not too near to other habitation and be scrupulous about leaving no trace when you leave.

If you’re heading further north towards the Arctic Circle or beyond, remember the Midnight Sun can shine brightly all night long – which could pose a problem for light sleepers. If your tent fabric is lightweight, pack a cheap eye mask.

Camping in winter is for hardy souls only; you certainly need to ensure that your tents and bedding are up to scratch. Thankfully, most campsites have small huts for rent.

These can be expensive, though, so keep an eye on your budget as costs can soon add up.

On the subject of money, be aware that Denmark, Norway and Sweden all have their own currencies. Confusingly, they’re all called kroner and each has its own exchange rate. Pay by credit card where possible to avoid ending up with bulging pockets full of different coins.

Bear in mind also that everything you’ve heard about the cost of alcohol here is true. Around the campsite, if you have a favourite tipple, make sure your Land Rover is stocked with supplies from home to avoid breaking the bank. Should you run out, you’ll need to visit the state liquor store as wine, spirits and strong beer aren’t sold in supermarkets.

On a more positive note, the local produce is a definite highlight of travelling in Scandinavia. Fish and

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In summary, Scandinavia is fantastic destination. The driving is easy, the landscapes are jaw-dropping, most folks are laid back and speak excellent English, no visas are required, mobile phones and credit cards work everywhere and, apart from in Norway, fuel prices are on a par with the UK. Don’t let the demise of the direct ferries put you off – Scandinavia is no problem to get to and, after a two-week driving holiday, you’ll return home feeling like you really have explored a different world.

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Ruby’s Off Again: Episode Seven There’s seemingly no stopping a Land Rover once it starts to set off on an adventure. Like a snowball gathering snow, Ruby The Landy’s hunger to explore more and more of the world appears boundless – and now her owners have let her loose in Chile

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aving revelled in the salt flats and Lagunas route during their time in Bolivia, Ruby The Landy and her minders hit Chile on 23 October 2016 in a somewhat laboured fashion.

Ruby had suffered a broken front shock absorber, so finding a mechan-

ic rocketed straight to the top of the priority list. Their first encounter of Chile would be brief; just the one week before heading for Argentina – but they would see Chile again on numerous later dates.

For the time being, however, San Pedro de Atacama would make for a temporary home as they enjoyed a final meal with friends who had accompanied them through to Chile.

As Jen and Gavin’s focus turned back to Ruby, they found no luck in their search for a suitable mechanic and, with Ruby developing a wheel judder that limited them to 25mph, a temporary bush mechanic fix and slow drive to the city of Calama was needed. After the wheels were realigned and a new steering damper failed to cure the issue, a mechanic noticed worn panhard rod bushes. Unfortunately, the parts were not in stock, so another ‘bushcraft’ fix needed to suffice for now.

By the time Ruby was roadworthy, a week had passed and it was time to say farewell to Chile as they entered Argentina. The trio would focus on Northern Argentina at this stage, knowing that a flight leaving from Buenos Aires was booked ready for their Antarctica cruise.

Getting a taste for the northern cities and visiting the Gaucho Festival held in San Antonio de Areco were key points on the agenda. Following a first night camp in Susques, the group made tracks for Salta and quickly discovered the Argentineans’ love for barbeques.

They lined the streets, filled the parks and the smell of singed meat wafted in the air.

In Salta, they spent a couple of days absorbing the pretty sights of the town, while the Museum of High Altitude Archaeology showcased an interesting exhibit, namely three mummified children found in 1999 and dating back to the Inca civilisation.

The vineyards of Cafayate followed before Jen and Gav took the long drive towards Cordoba. Camping in Villa Carlos Paz where their pitch had

Above: Anyone for seconds? its very own barbecue grill (naturally), they gorged on steak and plump sausages each evening before moving on to wild camp in the Quebrada del Condorito National Park, home to the magnificent Andean condors. Judging by the welcome they received, the Argentineans were happy to keep up the trend of warm-hearted South Americans being so friendly and generous.

‘We then spent a couple of nights in Cordoba, Argentina’s second most populous city,’ says Jen. ‘Cordoba has many beautiful colonial buildings which we walked around on a free walking tour.

We also visited the fascinating and moving Museo de la Memoria, a museum dedicated to the memories of the hundreds of people that disappeared between the late 1970s and early 1980s, during Argentina’s Dirty War.’ Jen, Gav and Ruby then made for Rosario, situated on the western shore of the Parana River. This is the birthplace of such characters as Che Guevara and Lionel Messi – so no one famous then!

‘We only spent a day here, visiting the

Below: The old Fray Bentos factory, where a lot of pies were made

burial place and monument for Manuel Belgrano, who designed the Argentinean flag, and we saw Che Guevara’s birthplace and statue before taking a stroll along the river,’ describes Gav. One of the group’s main attractions was on the horizon, as Ruby transported her companions to San Antonio de Areco for the Gaucho Festival. ‘In South America, Gauchos are cowboys,’ explains Jen, ‘and we settled at a lovely campsite just outside of town where we were promptly invited to a proper Argentinean barbecue by a friendly family who owned a ranch near Cordoba.

Gav just couldn’t resist the prospect of eating half a cow!

‘That evening, the festival put on a fantastic display of traditional folk dancing and music, with Gauchos decorated in their tapered trousers, ponchos and berets,’ says Jen. ‘The next day was scheduled for the big parade and horse-riding displays, but a torrential thunderstorm put a stop to festivities and sadly events were cancelled.’

Still a great experience for our travelling friends, of course. Now, however, Jen, Gav and Ruby found themselves with two weeks to fill prior to their flight from Buenos Aires. Two weeks in Uruguay it is then!

‘We drove to the small town of Fray Bentos,’ recalls Jen. ‘Those of you old enough to remember, Fray Bentos used to make tinned processed meat products, such as pies, corned beef and the OXO cube. Fray Bentos’ heyday was in World War II. As a supplier of meat to the allies, Fray Bentos shipped more than 16 million cans of corned beef to Europe in 1943 alone.’

There’s now a museum dedicated to its former production of meat products and Jen and Gav embarked on a tour

41 Above (from left to right): Che Guevara’s colourful mural in Rosario, the National Monument also found in Rosario, Uruguayan street art found in the capital, Montevideo of the old factory, even wild camping in its grounds. Perhaps the smell of steak and kidney still lingered.

Gav finally pulled Jen away the Fray Bentos factory and they headed towards the capital, Montevideo, stopping in the quaint town of Colonia del Sacramento en route.

‘The place is a UNESCO world heritage site and renowned for its historic quarter,’ says Gav. ‘Montevideo is a port city and reminded me a little of

Liverpool with its impressive waterside buildings. Uruguay is only a small country with a population of three million, half of whom live in Montevideo.’

During a long weekend there, Jen and Gav walked the city and gained more knowledge from another couple of museums, one of which focused on the 1972 Andes flight disaster.

After the busy environment of Montevideo, Ruby took her friends to the Atlantic coast where the forthcoming

days would be spent relaxing, visiting the settlements of Piriapolis, Punta del Este and La Paloma.

‘We had a day trip to the hamlet of Cabo Palonia,’ says Jen. ‘This is a protected area and only accessible on foot or by a huge off-road truck, which drives you there through the sand dunes. Obviously, we opted for the truck and had a great half-hour journey there and back, bouncing through the dunes.’

Jen and Gav witnessed the huge colony of sea lions and climbed the large lighthouse for a few memorable vistas, but now it was time to make tracks to Buenos Aires.

‘It was a short, but very sweet visit to Uruguay!’ smiles Jen. Ruby was now left at a storage facility just outside of Buenos Aires, with Jen and Gav saying goodbye to her for over a month as the moment they had been waiting for had almost arrived: their Antarctica trip.

‘We travelled to Buenos Aires, where we stayed in an Airbnb for nine days before flying to Ushuaia, the southern tip of Argentina, where we would meet our boat,’ explains Gav. ‘We were as giddy as kippers!’

Now seven months into their travels, the list of explored places was becoming rather impressive, but the next leg was something especially close to the hearts of these overlanders. Read on in the September issue of The Landy.

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Following his discovery of the Isle of Scilly fire tender, and hence the start of a new restoration project, we catch up with Martin Lear as he brings the final elements of his Series III back together Words and Pictures: Martin Lear

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it was time for the larger sections – namely the bulkhead, butt and roof sections. These were transported individually to the spray shop, then, following a suitably lengthy period for the paint to harden, returned by trailer to the storage unit.

After all the various prepping and spraying was complete, right down to the door hinges, it was time to start the rebuild.

The whole project now had a different direction. From the use of stainless nuts and bolts wherever practicable, to the re-piping of the brakes and clutch, the fitting of new springs and shocks, and the replacement of worn perishables with new parts – it was all now the (expensive) norm.

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good tonne or so, consisting of old batteries, brake discs, flywheels and sundry heavy lumps, while periodically cranking up two ratchet straps, connected to the rear axle and front spring hangers. Even so, it was a period of several weeks before the front prop could be connected and the tension eased on the straps, which were tight enough to play tunes on, when the weights came off. Happily, at that point the butt was fitted.

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nificant but vital small components from various boxes and breakers and gradually moving the whole process on, when not dealing with holidays and normal life, that is.

At the end of 2014 I had a real stroke of luck and managed to obtain an identical pump to the one the fire engine would have carried, a Coventry Godiva pump, based on the Lotus 7 petrol engine. Not only was it the right pump but it had its own bit of history.

It was the pump previously fitted on the Austin Gypsy fire tender, formerly based on St Michael’s Mount in the late ‘80s – another project perhaps.

In April 2015 the wiring loom was in, though not the dash. The engine had been fired up, despite parts of the throttle assembly being missing and attention began turning towards making the butt weatherproof, as it was continually in and out of the workshop.

The doors were hung, locks fitted and, after the purchase of many packets of small screws and aluminium retaining strips, the windows, which had been wrapped in towels for seven years, began to be fitted. How can you lose a piece of glass that has been stored, undisturbed, for seven years? I did. Happily, two days in the backyard led me to James’ Dad, Bill’s, ‘Series III glass stash’. By the May Bank Holiday, a full ‘stash’ of glass was ready and waiting to be fitted.

With the help of my mate Dave, the glass was fitted over a few days. Despite the inevitable delivery of wrong and incomplete fitting kits, and the need to drill and screw 18 small channel and retaining strip screws on each door, the job proved very satisfying.

We had now arrived at a critical point: we knew the engine would run

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Meanwhile, my collection of seatbelts was examined and the original non-inertia belts pronounced as ready for fitting. By now it was the end of the first week of June and the interior was approaching completion.

By the end of the second week in June the seats and belts had been fitted and the modifications to the lower dash had enabled the rest of the dash and steering wheel to be installed.

Predictably, this was all too good to be true and the next start-up was noticable for its silence. Two small screws, which ensure that the steering lock/ ignitiuon barrel stay in one piece, had not been fitted (not me guv).

In the midst of the wrestling match, which was required to fit the dash, they had seperated. And you guessed it, most of the dash fittings had to be undone, but eventually we had an ignition system, the engine fired up and the four-wheel drive and overdrive were engaged and tested.

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By the end of the 15th the electrical connections to the wipers and so on had yet to be tested but the theory was that, once this had been done, the dash could have its final fit and attention would then turn to adjusting the suspension, steering and brakes, before the wings and final body parts were fitted. That was the theory.

Sometimes the most difficult phase is that final push to get over the finish line. When I say, ‘final push’, I also mean in the literal sense, as there was much pushing and shoving to come, but the final stages were within reach.

There was, for example, the saga of the dash. Difficult to fit in the first place, the final triumphant fitting was somewhat spoilt by the discovery that the intended ‘in to out’ movement of the wipers proved to be ‘out to in’.

Not much of a problem, surely? After disassembling virtually the whole dash, it proved possible to reverse the driving gears on the notorious drive worm, leaving only the problem of how to reassemble the dash and retain such items as the driver’s windscreen vent, in working order, with the air pipe having fallen off…

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Over the next couple of days, the side, flasher and headlights went in. Unfortunately the sealed beam headlights I had were not viable and the purchase of a set of buckets and a pair of halogen lights was necessary. When the bonnet was fixed in place on Friday 25 July, we decided to trailer the fire engine to the vintage and steam rally at St Buryan on the following day.

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Suffice to say, the fire engine, whilst being too late for the parade, was much admired. A couple of people who used to live on Tresco, remembered it, and one lady even claimed to have started it in 1985. My reward: a lot of pleasant chat and on the Monday, a bloke who was exhibiting a Series IIA at the rally turned up at the 4x4 centre with a battery carrier and air cleaner holder for me, and leaving before anyone could even get his name!

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It’s been a long, interesting, enjoyable, tiring, fun, unforgettable journey!

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uxury comes in many shapes and forms, from the towels you have hanging in your bathroom, to the type of coffee you drink to help get you through the working day.

One vehicle, however, has always been synonymous with the word luxury: The Range Rover.

Here we focus on the very earliest incarnation that mixed the highest levels of extravagance with unrivalled off-road capability.

We’ve called upon the expert advice of those at Alex Engineering in Hertfordshire, and specifically Andy Walker who has a soft spot for these tremendous Green Oval machines.

‘Like many people, I think a Tardis would be useful, so you could travel back in time and buy all the parts that are now impossible to get!’ says Andy.

‘Rust is a big issue with the Classic Range Rover – it pretty much corrodes

everything to do with the body shell,’ explains Andy. ‘The alloy panels don’t escape the rot worm either. So a good look at them where they join the shell is most advisable.’

The earliest variant of Range Rover came with the Buick-derived 3.5-litre V8, a unit that Andy believes is a ‘fantastic thing’, plus parts are still available to help rebuild them.

‘They did suffer with poor quality oil back in the seventies, so most were very badly clogged up with oil sludge by the time they had clocked up a hundred thousand miles. The gearbox is also a lovely thing; fairly robust, but needing regular oil changes once again to keep them in the very best condition,’ states Andy.

You could have your gearbox rebuilt, but the amount it costs is likely to bring you to your knees. Overdrive units were very popular, but the majority of them around today are worn out.

‘Unless you have a supply of new parts, it’s very difficult to rebuild them.

With axles, however, most parts are still available – some items new, others you’ll have to settle for second-hand.

They were reliable units when powered by the 3.5 V8 engine, too,’ reveals Andy.

Inside, cabins can start to show wear after prolonged use, with seats ripping and headlinings frequently sagging.

But there are trim specialists that can offer a suitable refresh, just don’t ask them to find you any plastic seats, as they may be looking for a while!

‘The bodywork now is only available as old new stock parts, and that’s if you are very lucky. More likely you’ll be on the lookout for decent second-hand bits once again, although some steel repair parts are available.’

Classic Range Rovers can be a good investment and are a vehicle you can comfortably drive today. You just might have to get used to searching for parts.

Above: Already an ancient power unit before the Range Rover even surfaced, the 3.5-litre V8 was derived from a Buick motor with 130hp in its earliest form, thanks to a detuned, under-stressed setup. Fortunately, the Rover V8 has always been a well-received engine Right: Alex Engineering is a small family-run business located in Long Marston, near Tring in Hertfordshire. The team specialise in everything from light bulb changing to full restorations

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Series I (1948-1958)

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f you want to be the owner of a vehicle that oozes heritage like no other, then surely a Series I Land Rover is the way to go.

The Series I Land Rover – particularly in its 80” guise – is arguably the most sought after Land Rover for purists and collectors alike.

Its 1940’s engineering gives it a real charisma, but consequently, parts aren’t as readily available as they once

were. Restoration projects require deep pockets, but then a finished example will fetch mega bucks.

Gone are the days where you could use a Series I as an actual Land Rover, because with restored and cherished examples now retailing where they’re at, preservation is the aim of the game.

The rarer and earlier the vehicle, the higher the price tag gets. But can you really put a price on such an icon?

Series II/IIA (1958-1971)

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n 1958, the second-generation Land Rover was born and along came the barrel sides which we came to recognise on even the very last Defenders.

Today the Series II or IIA is a more affordable prospect than a Series I, yet it still carries much of that early charm that makes it a hit with enthusiasts.

The prices are on the increase, however, as these 50-year-old vehicles start to come into their own as a collector’s

item. A 2.25 petrol 88” would be our pick, as the diesel engines, certainly the 2.0-litre diesel, were underpowered and noisy.

The Series II/IIA carries a wider stance than its predecessor and adds an extra (thin) layer of refinement over the Series I. While the engines have excellent longevity, they need to have been maintained properly. Be thorough in your checks.

Series III (1971-1985)

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ollowing on from the Series IIA, the Series III emerged in 1971 with a few cosmetic tweaks to freshen up the model.

Headlights were shifted out to the wings in-line with new legislation and the dash received a bit of padding to hide the new safety bar across the top of the bulkhead – not sure it’s a five stars on the Euro NCAP scale, though.

The Series III wasn’t too dissimilar

to the Series II in mechanical terms, keeping the same 2.25-litre engines throughout its production, although in 1980 the 2.25 motors switched to a more durable five bearing setup.

The transmission also received syncromesh on all forward gears to make it easier to live with.

They still carry the simplicity of earlier Land Rovers, but can be obtained for a fraction of the price... for now.

Lightweight (1968-1984)

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ossibly the ugly duckling of the Series Land Rover family – but that doesn’t mean to say you won’t find much love for the Series Lightweights.

These military-derived vehicles can be easily distinguished from the regular Series Land Rovers, with visibly more angular wings and a frontal appearance that does divide opinion on occasion.

To mimic the civvy Series ma-

chines, the SIII LWT – built from 1972 onwards – also had its headlights switched out to the wings.

These Series Lightweights throw up an extra dimension to Land Rover ownership, with military history and touches often machine-gunning the vehicle. It means you get a Land Rover that could have a few more stories to tell – and you have something that stands out from the crowd.

Forward Controls (1962-1978)

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nly serious enthusiasts need continue reading here. Ownership of any Forward Control is not for the faint-hearted.

These leviathans are expensive to run and trying to get hold of some of the parts can be, quite frankly, a bit of a nightmare! Clubs can help here, though, as is often the case with any Land Rover.

These vehicles offer substantial

payloads if that’s the sort of thing you’re after, but will also tick the boxes for huge, unnecessary and hilariously addictive fun.

If you’re going to go the whole hog then why not buy a 101FC. You’ll have a V8 engine harping away underneath you (literally) and people are likely to clear out of your way when they see you coming in their mirrors. Surely that’s reason enough to buy one?

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£3500-£50000+ Versions: 80” (‘48-’53), 86” (‘54-’56), 107” Pick Up (‘54-’56), 107” SW (‘54’58). 88”, 109” Pick Up (‘56-’58). 1.6 4cyl petrol (‘48-‘52), 2.0 4cyl petrol (‘52- ‘58).

Pros: Heritage, charm, a true classic, the original Land Rover Cons: Availability of parts, price tag on early 80”s

£1400-£30000 Versions: 88”, 109”. 2.25 4cyl petrol (‘58-’71), 2.0 4cyl diesel (‘58-’61), 2.25 4cyl diesel (‘61-’71), 2.6 6cyl petrol (‘67-’71 (109” only)).

Pros: As a resto it’s a sound investment, some examples now MOT exempt, more desireable than SIII Cons: Bulkheads can rot with ease, check suspension leaves for seizing

£1500-£25000 Versions: 88”, 109”. 2.25 4cyl petrol, 2.25 4cyl diesel. 2.6 6cyl petrol produced until 1980. Stage One V8 used detuned version of the 3.5 V8 (‘79-‘85).

Pros: Most affordable way into Series ownership, still has the Series pedigree, parts still widely available Cons: Not as desireable as earlier Series models

£2500-£25000 Versions: 88”. IIA (‘68-’72), III (‘72’84). 2.25 4cyl petrol engine.

Pros: Not like all the other Series Land Rovers out there, military background, uses lovely 2.25 petrol Cons: Styling isn’t to everyone’s taste, can be pricey owing to their rarity

£3100-£20000 Versions: Series IIA (‘62-’66), Series IIB (‘66-’72), 101 (‘72-’78). 2.6 6cyl petrol engines for IIA/IIB, 3.5 V8 petrol for 101.

Pros: Soundtrack, presence, exclusivity Cons: Fuel bill, fuel bill, parking conundrums... fuel bill

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Ninety/One Ten (1983-1990)

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he icon of the 4x4 world. This is Land Rover at its best: a no nonsense workhorse that can also take you just about anywhere in the world.

Early examples of the Ninety and One Ten are worth keeping hold of, providing they’re in good condition – but you’ll be searching far and wide for examples that are.

This was the birth of the Defender, despite not being christened officially

until 1990, and as such these Land Rovers had coil-sprung suspension, new engines – although they were still terribly underwhelming – and offroad capability that has still yet to be matched today.

A very early 2.25 petrol 90 is a rare thing, and a beautiful one too. But perhaps try for a 2.5TD version with low miles and good history. They’re robust and as simple as they come.

Defender 200Tdi (1990-1994)

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n 1990, the Defender name emerged and with it a cementing of a legacy that already stretched back over 40 years. This was... is the best 4x4 by far.

It carried the Tdi badge for the first time and meant that no longer was a Defender being powered by a feeble hamster in a wheel.

If you’re in the market for a 200 Defender, though, you might get a 200 unit but it might not necessarily

be from a Defender. Replacing blown units with a Disco 200Tdi is popular, so check the arrangement of the turbo and manifold.

The 200Tdi is probably the best for off-roaders, so many of these vehicles will have been worked hard.

Some owners have now started restoring these vehicles, meaning a premium price – but can you really put a price on perfection...?

Defender 300Tdi (1994-1998)

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fter the 200 followed the 300Tdi. Essentially, this was a revised version of the predecessor – perhaps a little more refined – but still with the same durability.

These engines, providing they are properly maintained, can last for decades. Look around for one with full service history and you could find yourself a keeper.

Some Tdi Defenders have received

galvanised chassis and even bulkheads, and these are the type of Defender you should be after. A futureproof Landy.

By the time the 300Tdi came out, Land Rover was now giving the Defender power steering as standard and disc brakes all-round. It’s the little things after all.

Arguably the company’s greatest engine, balancing performance and practicality. The Defender in its prime.

Defender Td5 (1998-2007)

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ollowing on from the Tdi era, Land Rover issued the Defender with its Td5 engine from 1998 to 2007.

The engine is arguably Land Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s a strong performer out of the box, although it does lend itself to being tuned – just make sure that any mods have been done properly.

Remaps, EGR valve deletes and uprated intercoolers are a few examples

of what many have been subject to.

Lots of power doesn’t always mean happy faces.

The rear of the chassis has frequently been called into question, so protect the rear crossmember if it’s in good shape, or else face the consequences.

With minimal electrics, the Td5 Defender is still a DIY machine and you’ll be working on one of Land Rover’s most notable masterpieces.

Defender TDCi (2007-present)

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he last of the Defenders were fitted with Ford Transit engines – first the 2.4 TDCi, followed by the 2.2 TDCi, brought in to meet Euro V emission standards and keep the Defender alive for another few years.

Sadly, these engines denoted the Defender’s swansong, the twilight of its days. They were fitted with six-speed gearboxes, still had phenomenal offroad capability and even made the

Defender a nice place to be. But they were still very much Defenders.

The era of blinging also began and you can find special editions out there costing obscene amounts of money.

You will pay a premium for these Defenders, especially since the end of production. But if you can grab a 2.2 TDCi and start preserving it now, you may well never see depreciation. We’re no financial advisors, though...

£2500-£15000 Versions: Ninety (‘84-’90), One Ten, 127 (‘83-’90). 2.25 4cyl petrol (‘83-’85), 3.5 V8 (‘83-’90), 2.5NA 4cyl diesel (‘84-’90), 2.5 4cyl petrol (‘85-’90), 2.5TD (‘86-’90).

Pros: Good ones are now worth saving, same ability as Tdi Defenders Cons: Not many left in good condition, engines underpowered

£3200-£25000 Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (19901994). 200Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel.

Pros: Legendary off-road, one of the very best engines, old-school electrics Cons: Genuine Defender 200Tdi units are getting rare, many have been used hard, corrosion

£3500-£30000 Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (19941998). 300Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel.

Pros: A slightly more refined Tdi powerplant, the best?

Cons: Erm... erm... hmm, this is hard

£4000-£20000 Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (19982007). Td5 2.5 5cyl turbo-diesel.

Pros: Off-road capability, power, reliability (generally) Cons: Rear chassis, premium prices at the moment

£8000-£60000+ Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (20072016). 2.4 TDCi (‘07-’12), 2.2 TDCi (‘12-’16).

Pros: Better emissions (marginally), more creature comforts, same offroad prowess Cons: Price, more electrics, last of the breed

Freelander 1 (1997-2006)

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e haven’t always held the Freelander 1 in the highest regard here at The Landy, but as market prices constantly change, so too can our opinion on certain vehicles.

With examples attainable from as little as £500, the Freelander 1 represents a cheap gateway into Landy ownership.

There are a few issues to be aware of, though, such as the viscous coupling, which is expensive to replace and can

be upset by simply having mismatched tyres on your axles.

The 1.8 petrol used to be notorious for head gasket failures, but today’s replacements are much more robust.

The V6 is thirsty and the 2.0Di is gutless, so opt for a TD4 – but check the condition of the injectors first. Buy an FL1 and you even get a Landy that’s decent off-road and doesn’t carry the usual trait of rusting after five minutes.

Freelander 2 (2006-2015)

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ost people will turn their noses up at Freelanders because they’re not properly recognised as true Land Rovers. But while you should turn your nose up at the FL1, the Freelander 2 actually makes for a much smarter proposition than you may think.

Because of it being replaced by the Discovery Sport, the FL2 is now an affordable option that still offers good levels of refinement, a strong 2.2-litre

four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and a level of practicality that means it can make for a great family vehicle. Plus it’s become one of the most reliable Land Rovers out there.

Prices are now falling thanks to the Freelander name disappearing from the production line, but for £10,000 you can now get a capable all-rounder that is actually pretty adept off-road and yet still economical to run.

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£500-£6600 Versions: 1.8 4cyl petrol (‘97-’05), 2.0Di 4cyl diesel (‘97-’00), TD4 2.0 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘00-’06), 2.5i V6 petrol (‘00-’05).

Pros: Cheap to buy, no major rust issues, surprisingly good off-road Cons: There are better Land Rovers out there, FL2 showed the FL1 how it should have been done

£3700-£28000 Versions: 2.2 4cyl turbo-diesel, available in two- or four-wheel drive, 3.2 V6 petrol (‘07-’09).

Pros: Better off-road than you may anticipate, reliability, refinement, economy of diesel engine Cons: Transmissions can wear quickly if used for towing

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Range Rover Classic (1970-1996)

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he Range Rover Classic is one of those vehicles that you could theoretically still use everyday in the 21st Century.

If you’re running a V8, however, that may not be such a wise idea. Classic Range Rovers still provide a relatively refined and great drive today, but they can be thirsty if you’re not in one of the various turbo-diesel examples.

That said, if you own one and it’s

in good condition – look after it, as it will only appreciate. These vehicles are popular with collectors.

Unfortunately, in terms of spare parts, many have succumb to corrosion or have been abused off-road to the point of no return.

While an early ‘70s Classic may not be attainable for everyone, tidy examples of the late four-door versions can make for an equally tidy investment.

Range Rover P38A (1994-2002)

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any people believe the P38A Range Rover to be a bit of a menace – and often it’s completely justified. Lights on the dashboard, air suspension failure, head gasket failure... the list can really continue.

Still, it’s not all doom and gloom with the P38. In fact, if you find one in good working order, it’s sensational.

Service history is a must, and if you’re going to own one then some

diagnostic equipment is going to be a better companion than a spanner.

Avoid the diesel variant as the engine was adopted from a BMW saloon and isn’t up to the task of the extra weight a Range Rover carries.

Go for a 4.6 HSE, it’s actually more economical than the 4.0 V8 and you’ll get all the toys (working or not). Or you could try and find an anniversary model or even a Holland & Holland...

Range Rover L322 (2002-2012)

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ompared to the P38, the L322 Range Rover was a saint. Generally. Its electronic aids were far less temperamental and it delivered a new level of luxury to four-wheeled motoring.

The Td6 receives mixed reviews: some say it’s underpowered while others say it’s the best of the bunch.

Common sense would steer you towards a TDV8, either the 3.6 or 4.4, but these are the L322s holding out

for strong money. Notably, the petrol V8s are lingering with very appealing price tags, but don’t think running one would be cheap.

As with many 21st Century Land Rovers, they have lost their accessability for the home mechanic. Drivetrain faults are becoming more frequent, so you need to look for that FSH. As a car, however, it’s probably all the car you’ll ever need.

Range Rover L405 (2012-present)

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f you want the very best in automotive luxury, then look no further.

The latest incarnation of Land Rover’s flagship Range Rover weighs a whopping 400kg less than its predecessor thanks to the use of an aluminium body, which helps on mpg – although owning one of these suggests that your cash flow isn’t particularly an issue.

This is the last word in elegance and majestic motoring. All the engines

supply copious amounts of power to your right foot, while the L405 hasn’t lost any of its off-road pedigree... even if taking one off-road is like asking your alcoholic friend to a wine-testing session. They could comfortably partake, but probably shouldn’t.

Prices are still only right for Premier League footballers and people with a link to the royal family. If you fit into that category, then we envy you.

RR Sport 1 (2005-2013)

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uch of the Range Rover Sport was borrowed from the Disco 3, in fact it shared virtually identical underpinnings, whereas today’s RR Sport uses actual Range Rover foundations.

Nevertheless, Land Rover put a Range Rover in a tracksuit and attempted to make a handler out of it. To some extent they succeeded, although it’s no sports car despite what it says on the back of the vehicle.

It can play the leisure vehicle very well, though, and will go off-road like the best of them.

If you’re going to buy one, then you need to love it for itself, becausse a Discovery of the same era is more practical, while a full-fat Range Rover is always going to carry an extra layer of prestige.

They’re still a good all-rounder, though, and now relatively affordable.

£1500-£50000+ Versions: Two-door (‘70-’85), four-door (‘81-’96), LSE (‘92-’96). 3.5 V8 petrol (‘70-’86), 3.5 EFI V8 petrol (‘86-’89), 3.9 EFi V8 (‘89-’96), 2.4 VM turbo-diesel (‘86-’92), 200Tdi (‘92-’94), 300Tdi (‘94-’96).

Pros: Most usable classic Land Rover, V8 power, ride quality Cons: Rust (again), availability of parts for early models, V8 thirst

£600-£11000 Versions: 4.0 V8 petrol, 4.6 V8 petrol, 2.5 6cyl turbo-diesel.

Pros: Luxury, price, a Land Rover that doesn’t rust. Could even P38 prices rise soon?

Cons: Electrics. Nuff said

£4000-£40000 Versions: 3.0 Td6 (‘02-’06), 4.4 V8 petrol (‘02-’07), 3.6 TDV8 (‘06-’10), 4.4 TDV8 (‘10-’12), 4.2 supercharged V8 petrol (‘05-’09), 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol (‘09-’12).

Pros: Great off-road, luxury, image, TDV8 powerplants Cons: Your maintenance bill

£45000-£150000 Versions: 3.0 TDV6, 4.4 SDV8, 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol, 3.0 SDV6 hybrid (‘14-present).

Pros: Styling, engines, capability at pretty much everything Cons: Price

£7000-£40000 Versions: 2.7 TDV6 (‘05-’09), 3.0 TDV6 (‘09-’11), 3.0 SDV6 (‘11-’12), 4.4 V8 petrol (‘05-’07), 3.6 TDV8 (‘07’10), 4.2 supercharged V8 (‘05-’09), 5.0 supercharged V8 (‘09-’12).

Pros: Decent performance from both engines and chassis, a lot of car for your money Cons: Not as practical as a Disco, not as prestigious as a proper Rangey

RR Sport 2 (2013-present)

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he second-generation Range Rover Sport has also been on a diet to save over 400kg, just like the daddy Range Rover.

That means that even this big bruiser is relatively economical when spec’d with the SDV6 motor.

Some won’t like the vulgar and flamboyant posture, while others will adhere to the smart, yet mean styling.

But no one can knock the Sport for its

performance. It feels incredibly light for such a big car, and if you’ve robbed a bank and can afford the SVR version, it’s as good round a race track as it is on a green lane.

The only stumbling block with such a fine motor is going to be how to pay for it. Removing limbs is possibly the most feasible option, or wait ten years and see if the prices have come tumbling down off those high pedestals.

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£43000-£130000 Versions: 3.0 SDV6, 4.4 SDV8, 5.0 supercharged V8, 3.0 SDV6 Hybrid.

Range Rover Sport SVR 5.0 supercharged V8 (‘15-present).

Pros: Feels light considering weight, engines, almost as luxurious as its bigger brother Cons: You’ll need deep pockets

RR Evoque (2011-present)

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hen the Range Rover Evoque was launched, it signalled Jaguar Land Rover’s intent on hitting the mass market. And given that the Evoque is their fastest-selling vehicle to-date, they’ve clearly done the job.

That doesn’t mean it’s a hit with purists. They don’t much like the fact Victoria Beckham was involved in the designing of it, nor that it is the polar opposite to a Defender.

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It’s actually still a capable thing off-tarmac, but it would rather not go down that route. Nevertheless, it is economical by Land Rover standards and because there are so many out there, they have decent residuals.

Go for a five-door with the new Ingenium engine, and make it the 4WD version. The 2WD model may be eco-friendly but what is a Range Rover without four-wheel drive?

£14000-£48000 Versions: 2.2 SD4 (‘11-’15), 2.0 Si4 4cyl petrol, 2.0 TD4 (‘15-present).

Pros: Economy, handling, beats rivals off-road Cons: Not as practical as the new Discovery Sport

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Discovery 1 (1989-1998)

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he earliest version of the Discovery was aimed purely at providing a middle ground between the agricultural Defender and the luxury, upper-class Range Rover.

It carried much of the Defender’s capabilities, but added more refinement and a driving experience more suitable to families – but without a Range Rover price tag.

Blessed with the same wonderful

Tdi engines, the Discovery saved Land Rover and hit back at offerings from other nations by being an affordable all-rounder. And that still holds true even today.

Early Discovery 1s in fine condition are now classics and will continue to appreciate. We would recommend trying to find a tidy and later 300Tdi example, but watch out for body rust – the boot floor, arches and wings etc.

Discovery 2 (1998-2004)

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ollowing on from the first-generation Discovery, in 1998 Land Rover gave its family SUV some minor cosmetic tweaks and a whole new power unit in the shape of the Td5.

The engine is arguably Land Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s a strong performer out of the box, although it does lend itself to being tuned – just make sure any mods have been done properly. You can also buy a V8, but

the fuel bill isn’t going to be welcome, plus they’re more temporamental.

Unlike on the D1, its the chassis that’s the problem, not the body. We all know that Discos make for a great tow car, and consequently many of the rear chassis on D2s have dipped their rears into the sea. Not all of them live to tell the tale...

Get a later example for more creature comforts and difflocks too.

Discovery 3/4 (2004-present)

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he Discovery went through a dramatic revamp for its launch in 2004, but it came out the other side as one hell of a vehicle.

Greatly improved in terms of power and refinement, the Disco 3 received the relatively economical 2.7 TDV6 engine (although the thirsty 4.4 V8 petrol was an option) and became the first Land Rover to be given Terrain Response. If you need one vehicle in

your life, this could be the one that ticks the most boxes at once.

Be weary of maintenance costs, especially as you approach the 105,000mile/seven-year mark that means the timing belt is due – it’s a body-off job!

The 3.0 TDV6 and SDV6 engines are even better, with monumental amounts of torque. Luxury has also increased significantly in later examples.

A later SDV6 model is best.

Discovery 5 (2017-present)

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aunched just a couple of months ago, this latest Discovery is still yet to hit the UK roads on mass.

Land Rover needed to improve economy in particular with this edition of the Disco, and having chopped 480kg from the kerbweight, it would seem their proficiency in the use of lightweight technologies is only getting better and better.

We’ve yet to drive the latest Discov-

ery, but expectations are high – especially as this will be Land Rover’s most capable SUV in production.

New engines look promising on paper, and Land Rover has listened to customers regarding the infotainment system. It will remain to be seen whether the changes have quenched the thirst of the critics, though.

We reckon the base Sd4 model could turn out to provide all you really need.

Discovery Sport (2015-present)

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rought in to replace the Freelander 2, the Discovery Sport was the vehicle that turned the Discovery brand into a family.

It has come to be so much more than a re-badged Freelander, though.

For starters, the Discovery Sport has seven seats (just), drives better than a Freelander 2 and is now more refined thanks to the Ingenium Td4 engine.

Land Rover is now churning out

substantial units of the baby Disco, now even matching the Evoque for pace as one of the fastest-selling vehicles they make.

It’s a more usable vehicle than the Evoque, though, and carries less of the feministic stigma that often surrounds the Evoque.

Grab a cleverly-spec’d SE Tech for a car that can be as practical as a daddy Disco, but for a more attractive price.

£500-£3500 Versions: 200Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘89-’94), 300Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘94-’98), 3.5 V8 (‘89-’93), 3.9 V8 (‘94-’98).

Pros: Almost as every bit as good as the Defender off-road, price, practicality Cons: The body rusts like it’s been doused in sea water

£1500-£7000 Versions: Td5 2.5 5cyl turbo-diesel, 4.0 V8.

Pros: Td5 power and reliability, great all-rounder, better comfort than D1, diff locks for ‘03 onwards Cons: Rear chassis crumbles like its dessert namesake

£5800-£56000 Versions: 2.7 TDV6, 4.4 V8 (‘04’09), 3.0 TDV6 (‘09-’12), 3.0 SDV6 (‘12-present).

Pros: Off-road capability, usability for every occasion, luxury on later models, torque of 3.0-litre engines Cons: Maintenance costs, air compressor on D3s, D4s not so cheap

£43500-£68300 Versions: 2.0 Sd4, 3.0 Td6, 3.0 Si6 (‘16-present).

Pros: Most technologically-advanced Land Rover to-date, keeps Discovery practicality Cons: Not many can afford one currently, easy to mistake for D Sport

£28000-£46000 Versions: SD4 2.2 4cyl turbo-diesel (Jan ‘15 - Aug‘15), TD4 Ingenium 2.0 4cyl turbo-diesel (Aug ‘15 onwards).

Pros: More practical than an Evoque – and less vulgar, seven seats, still great off-road Cons: Back seats only for small mammals, price of high-spec models

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heavy-duty cast diff covers, adding yet more resilience to what is already a uniquely capable off-road vehicle. Further enhancements include a vented Power Dome bonnet, beneath which buyers on what we can still just about call mainland Europe will have a choice between the 2.8 CRD and 284bhp, 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 petrol engines.

Here in Britain, only the latter will be available, mated to a five-speed auto gearbox as standard.

Sales of the Rubicon Recon are now being rolled out across Jeep’s European markets. Prices are yet to be announced, however Jeep says it will be available in a wide range of paint colours.

Mini’s Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 hybrid will cost from £31,585 (before the government’s plug-in car grant) when it hits the road on 24 June. The 224bhp petrol-electric SUV claims 134.5mpg, 49g/km and a zero-emissions range of up to 25 miles.

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The vehicle’s purpose was to demonstrate Mopar’s ONE off-road accessory pack. Featuring a 2” suspension lift, steering damper and 265/75R17 Hankook all-terrains on cast alloy rims, this kit is now available through Jeep’s dealer network for 2-door and 4-door Rubicon models – even though in the UK, the vehicle itself is not.

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The JL will come to the UK in 2018, with a double-cab pick-up version due to follow a year later. Specific model plans here remain unknown, however the US market is getting its first ever diesel – prompting optimism that when it comes here, the new Wrangler will at last be available with the right engine in Rubicon form.

Wran Prices for the new Wrangler are a long way from being finalised, however with better supply it is to be hoped that they will be more realistic than at present. The cheapest Wrangler currently costs £33,925 – almost double what it did when the current model was launched ten years ago.

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Sitting between the current Korando and soon-to-be-replaced Rexton, Ssangyong says the XAVL will be ‘an authentic off-road SUV’.

It will be available in 1.5-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel forms, each with a choice of transmissions.

Inside, the vehicle promises a wide range of high-tech features.

Major functions can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app, the passenger seats have a wi-fi hotspot and Link to Home technology allows you to warm up the oven, operate the central heating and so on from in the cabin.

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The vehicle now features LED running lights, 18” diamond-turned alloys and a more comfortable steering wheel.

Options include a choice of 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines and manual and auto gearboxes.

Four-wheel drive is on offer, as are several other safety features.

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A four-seat coupe-SUV, this features a 3.0 TFSI petrol engine with the 48v changer in a mild hybrid system developing 470bhp and 516lbf.ft. As well as allowing a 4.7-seconds 0-62 time, Audi says this drivetrain gives the Q8 a range of more than 745 miles.

Audi says the TFSI-based hybrid system will be used on a wide range of its models in the future. The Q8, meanwhile, is strongly tipped to spawn a production model which will go on sale around a year from now.

Peugeot’s second-generation 3008 has been named Car of the Year 2017. The new SUV has already been ordered by almost 100,000 customers across Europe – however only a few choose the Hybrid4 model, which is the sole version with all-wheel drive.

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APB Trading

Leading Independent Land Rover Specialists Unit 38, Hartlebury Trading Estate (North), Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB

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Series I 88” (1957). 2.25 (five-bearing) petrol engine.

Fully restored, rebuilt bulkhead, chassis stripped. Lots of parts rebuilt or renewed. New seats, hood. £20000. Blackpool, Lancashire. 07773 535242 07/17

Series IIA 88” Ex-Military (1965). Diesel. Solid vehicle.

Road legal. Could do with a paint job. Red. For more information, give the number below a ring. £2500. Manchester.

07707 674382 08/17

Series IIA 88” 2.5 Tdi (1969).

69,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. Tax exempt. Recently recon’d engine.

Safari roof, overdrive, recon’d clutch, new starter motor, springs. £4450. Northampton, 07711 381216 03/17

Series IIA 88” (1964). Very original. 2.25 petrol, original exterior, elephant hide seats.

Chassis needs replacing, bulkhead TLC. No MOT or tax. £2500 ono. Hagley, Worcestershire.

07860 259442 06/17

Series III 109” Ex-MOD (1983).

32,000 kilometres. NATO finish.

2.25 petrol. Repatriated from South of France. NOVA’d/MOT’d.

Mostly original. New hood, batt. £3995. Bashall Eaves, Lancashire. 07966 225302 07/17

Series III 88” CSW (1983).

52,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. 2.25 petrol w/overdrive. Bulkhead and chassis rust-free. Undersealed. Bodywork, interior good. £8000. Blackpool, Lancashire.

07543 671394 07/17

Series III 109” Pick Up Ex-MoD (1985). 77,000 miles. MOT May ‘18. Four owners. Ultra cool, the dents only make it more so. Hay inside the cabin is included in the sale. £4000. Winchester, Hants. 07970 697593 08/17

Series III 88” 2.25 Petrol (1977). MOT Dec ‘17. Tax exempt from 3/3/17. Chassis, bulkhead, mechanics, tyres good.

Needs little TLC, but v. genuine. £5650. Hull, East Riding of Y’shire. 07703 333360 04/17

Series I 86” (1954). 94,750 miles. MOT July ‘17. Very original.

Lots of work done – some by Jake Wright: full wiring harness, carb overhauled, rear leafs. £12000 ono. Keighley, West Y’shire. 07957 101510 02/17

Series IIA 88”. Bought as project, no time to start it.

Needs new gearbox. Ideal resto.

Body in good condition. Tax exempt. Great potential. £3000.

Keighley near Bradford, West Y’shire. 07455 050240 08/17

Series IIA 88” 2.25 petrol (1968). 88,550 miles. MOT Jan ‘18. Nut and bolt rebuild

by Hanbury Garage in 2010.

Galvanised chassis, bulkhead. £14950 ono. Machynlleth, Mid Wales. 07949 074449 04/17

Series IIA 88” (1971). 51,447 miles. MOT March ‘18. 2.25 diesel. Fully resto. Galvanised chassis, resprayed body. Engine, gearbox rebuilt. £16500.

Carnforth, Lancashire. 07786 836273 07/17

Series IIA 88” 2.25 petrol (1984). 95,000 miles. MOT May ‘18. Nut & bolt resto in 2011, images included. Galv chassis, bulkhead. Excellent throughout. £7750. Bridgend, South Wales.

07816 825550 07/17

Series III 88” Soft Top 2.5 Petrol (1983). MOT March ‘18. Very original. Deep Bronze Green.

Floor matting front and rear.

New bench seats. Free-wheeling hubs. £7500 ovno. Salisbury, Wiltshire. 07825 942845 06/17

Series III 109” rebuilt (1976).

38,000 miles. Nut and bolt resto. Galvanised bulkhead. New bushes all-round, new springs, shocks, new brakes, radiator, Weber carb. £13995. Chelmsford, Essex, 07884 008691 12/16

Series III 88” Soft Top 2.25 Petrol (1971). MOT May ‘18. Tax exempt. Chassis, bulkhead solid.

Footwells need minor tidying.

Weber carb. Free-wheeling hubs, extras included. £4500 ono.

Derby. 07790 495030 08/17

Series III 88” 200Tdi (1974).

MoT June ‘18. Power steering.

Tax exempt. Latest springs. Has taken many years and plenty of money to get to this stage.

Manual. £6750. Laceby, Lincs.

07766 417433 08/17

Series III 88” Pick Up (1983).

2.25d. MOT Aug ‘17. Solid motor.

Overdrive. Free-wheeling hubs.

Parabolics. 2” lift. Welded recently. New brakes. £2100. Open to offers. Brierley Hill, West Mids.

07791 675312 05/17

Series III 88” CSW (1982).

90,000 miles. MOT April ‘18.

2.25 petrol. Vehicle starts and drives as it should. County stickers and other bits included. £4995. Loughborough, Leicestershire. 07711 140669 07/17

Series III 109” FFR (1980).

2.25 petrol. MOT Nov ‘17. Hard Top. Refurb’d engine. New water pump, brake cylinder, petrol tanks. Military paperwork included. Working winch. £3900.

Stafford. 01785 841837 07/17

Series III 88” SORN (1981).

3,000 miles (since engine rebuild). MOT April ‘18. 2.25 diesel.

Heavily rebuilt four years ago: chassis, bulkhead overhauled. £6500. Brackley, Northamptonshire. 07971 550473 07/17

Series III 88” 2.25 petrol (1980). 72,200 miles. MOT April ‘17. Galvanised chassis, bulkhead overhauled. Resprayed. Seats replaced, new doors, windows. £7000. Liss, Hampshire, 07951 549868 11/16

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Series III 88” 2.25 Petrol Pick Up (1974). 80, 895 miles. MoT March ‘18. One owner from new.

Unmolested, original. Starts and drives very well. New rear chassis. £6800. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. 07976 560006 08/17

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Defender 90 200Tdi (1991).

136,000 miles. MoT May ‘18.

Galv chassis, New brakes on front, timing belt, clutch master cylinder and steering ball joints. BFGs. £6750. Hamilton, Glasgow. 07960 771848 08/17

sales@ avenger4x4.com workshop@ avenger4x4.com Unit 6-7 Limesquare Business Park, Saville Road, Peterborough, PE3 7PR

Series III 109” 2.25 Petrol/LPG (1977). MoT Nov ‘17. LPG tank underneath with protection.

Currently a hard top, but original soft top included. Resprayed.

Overdrive. £4995 ono. Bedford.

07590 589643 08/17 Land Rover Series III 88” 2.25 Diesel (1981).

11 months’ MoT. Excellent condition. Galvanised chassis, new engine, power steering, free-wheeling hubs, meticulously looked after. Phone point and sat-nav. Jacking point. Five new wheels and tyres. £5500 ono.

07471 199981 08/17

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Defender 90 4.6 V8 (1995).

99,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘17.

300Tdi converted to P38 4.6 V8 with 2K cam/carb kit from RPI. Recon’d ‘box. Lifted, guards, ARB compressor. £6000. Chesham, Bucks. 07714 286071 07/17

Series III 109” Rare Hi-Cap Camper (1968). 15,500 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. 2.25 petrol. Galv chassis. Awnings, bed, all included. £9950. Whitchurch, Shropshire. 07811 698250 08/17

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www.LRmatters.com Defender 90 200Tdi Truck Cab (1992). 148,083. MoT Jan ‘18.

Galvanised chassis, Goodwinch, sliders, disc brakes all-round, guards. New steering box, radiator. £6995. Taunton, Somerset.

07779 303858 08/17

Land Rover Defender 90 2.4 TDCi (2008). 46,000 miles.

County model. Tonga Green.

Six-seater. The vehicle is in a very good condition, in and out.

Road use only. £17500. Wiltshire. 07484 281910 07/17

Defender 90 300 Tdi Auto (1992). 96,000 miles. Long MOT. Disco engine. Carpet in rear, Porsche seats, Puma bonnet, steering wheel. New x-member, fully serviced. £9995. Worcester, 07711 591000 09/16

Defender Td5 Hard Top (2002).

85,000 miles. MOT Dec ‘17. Good condition. Drives well, ready for work. Maintained latterly by a farmer engineer. Good tyres, batt etc. £9500. Chichester, West Sussex. 07768 835061 08/17

Series III Lightweight (1974).

MOT July ‘17. Converted from 2.25 petrol to 2.0-litre diesel.

Sankey trailer. Galv chassis, parabolic springs and new shocks.

Muds. Overdrive. £8000. Irvine, Scotland. 01294 218204 07/17

Land Rover 90 (1989). MOT Nov ‘17. 200Tdi engine fitted.

Immaculate condition. Comprehensive overhaul: brakes, rear crossmember, respray etc. £11995. Wyre Piddle, Worcestershire, 01905 840085 03/17

Defender 90 Td5 SW (2002).

83,000 miles. MoT May ‘18.

New fuel pump, immobiliser, fuel cut-out switch and battery.

Resprayed and waxoyled in’17. £11750. Guildford, Surrey.

07887 720509 08/17

Land Rover 90 Hard Top (1989). Tdi engine fitted.

140,000 miles. MOT June ‘17, no advisories. PSH. New steering box ‘14, x-member welded. £6500 ono. Corwen, North Wales. 07805 478461 05/17

Defender 90 300Tdi (1995).

MOT Oct ‘17. BFG ATs, modulars, bucket seats, CB radio, cubby box, snorkle. Lifted. Steering guard, winch bumper. High lift jack. £4750. Manchester, 07949 280663 03/17

Series III 88” Lightweight HalfTon (1973). LHD. Spent most of life in Spain: chassis never welded. Body clean, straight.

Diesel fitted, 2.25 petrol included. SORN. £8500. Worksop, Notts. 07761 706729 03/17

Land Rover 90 (1988).

MoT Nov ‘17. 120,000 miles.

Resprayed, undersealed. New water pump, clutch, wheel bearings. Wiring faults fixed, soundproofed bulkhead. £6295.

Durham, 07895 824168 02/17

Defender 90 Td5 County (2006). 87,000 miles. MoT Feb ‘18. Galv chassis. On ‘Q’ plate due to previous accident, hence new chassis. Lifted, Terra shocks, polybushed, sliders. £12000.

Notts. 07580 289210 06/17

Land Rover 90 2.5 TD (1986).

102,000 miles. MOT March ‘18.

Rust removed from chassis and painted. New rear x-member, repaired floors, seat base, new sill panels. £4250. Enfield, London.

07896 887230 07/17

Defender 90 300Tdi Pick Up (1995). 180,000 miles (60,000 on new). MOT Aug ‘17. Gearbox, transfer replaced, bulkhead good, electrics rewired. Chassis needs welding. £6000. Sleaford, Lincs. 07810 865499 07/17

2 & 4 Door Classic Range Rovers, all parts, body shells and doors.

Series IIA Lightweight (1969).

Stripped and rebuilt in 2005, including engine. Needs resto now, chassis, bulkhead in good order. Fairey o/drive. Tax exempt. £4750 ono. Coventry, West Mids, 07931 138919 04/17

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Defender 90 Td5 (2001).

151,601 miles. Galv chassis. MoT Oct ‘17. 2” lift, castor correction arms, Pro Comp shocks, tubular turrets, LEDs. New fuel, vac pump. £9800. Shipley, West Yorks. 07894 139350 08/17

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Hot Picks Defender 110 Td5. 11 months’ MOT. Engine & gearbox run v/ well. Used for site work, not off-roaded. Few marks on body, driver’s seat worn. £6995 ono.

Leeds, West Yorkshire, 07966 459896 12/16

Defender 110 300Tdi County SW (1996). 183,400 miles.

One owner from new, in daily use. MOT Jan ‘17. Serviced every year at Caffyns. Good interior. £5000ono. East Sussex, 07944 705299 (Evening only) 10/16

Land Rover 110 Pick Up. Professional rebuild, 200Tdi engine fitted in 2016, 500 miles since build & MOT. Resprayed. New clutch, turbo, seats, tyres. £6000.

Ware, Hertfordshire, 01920 464540, 02/17

110 300Tdi (1989). 131,000 miles. Disco 300Tdi, Kenlowe electric fan, axles from crew cab. Discs all-round. New clutch, timing belt, front outriggers. £4300. Burnley, Lancashire, 07940 486837 11/16

LAND ROVER SERIES 3 190 First Registered 06/04/1976. We have owned this vehicle since 1986. It has very low mileage 37,665.

Chassis, Body and Mechanically it is in very good condition. It has a fully working Land Rover Hydraulic Winch and a Harvey Frost Crane.

If you need any further information phone 01142 396736. Price £8000.

Unit 6 Westmead, Hedingham Road, Gosfield, Nr Halstead, Essex CO9 1UP

Discovery 2 Td5 Expedition (1999). 150,000 miles. MOT April ‘18. Roof tent, awning included. Superwinch, OME dampers, Remap. £6999. Wellington, Somerset. 07788 954647 07/17

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Defender 90 300Tdi (1998).

162,000 miles. MOT May ‘17.

2” lift. Snorkel, guards, sliders, Kenlowe fan, winch bumper, silicone hoses, Td5 dash.

Polybushed. £6750. Maidstone, Kent. 07855 300305 02/17

Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Expedition (2010). 36,000 miles.

Overland ready, over £15K spent. Pop-top roof tent, ARB compressor, Ashcroft HD CVs, halfshafts. £31450. Leeds, West Yorks. 07813 705077 08/17

110 2.5NA Diesel (1987).

31,000 miles. Direct from MOD. Chassis sound. Full canvas top.

Bodywork straight. Very well maintained, starts, drives well. £4750. Craigavon, Northern Ireland, 07594 108427 01/17

Defender 110 Camel Replica 2.4 TDCi (2008). 175,000 miles.

One owner from new. Comprehensive service history. Many new parts. May p/x. £11990.

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 07891 579071 12/16

Defender 110 Double Cab 2.4 TDCi (2008). 36,419 miles.

MOT June ‘17. Castor-corrected radius arms, cranked rears. Dislo cones. Reinforced steering rods. £18000. Bradford, West Yorkshire. 07555 231238 06/17

Defender 90 200Tdi Pick Up (1992). 113,776 miles. No MoT or tax. Typical farm condition.

Engien starts and runs OK. Syncromesh on 2nd not working.

Potential resto. £3000. Bristol.

07767 498545 07/17

Land Rover 110 CSW 300Tdi (1988). 255,000 miles. Retro-fitted 300Tdi. Clean interior.

Three owners from new. Perfect project for enthusiast, needing a little TLC. £1600 ono. Ashford, Kent. 01233 721708 06/17

Defender 110 Td5 (2004).

124,000 miles. MOT June ‘17.

New tyres. Very good condition for the year. Drives very well.

Recommend viewing. £7150 ovno. Oxford. 07805 931368 (no texts please) 07/17

Defender 110 Td5 (2002).

172,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17.

Mazda seats, chequer plate, rear camera, blind spot windows, new grille, bumper. £5000 ono.

Strathaven, South Lanarkshire.

07545 155952 02/17

Discovery 2 Td5 (1999).

155,000 miles. MoT Feb ‘18.

Manual. Reconditioned gearbox, new prop and clutch. Rear chassis stripped, painted in red oxide. £2500 ono. Crewe, Cheshire. 07926 199312 08/17

Defender 90 Ex-MOD (1992).

85,000 miles. 2.5 N/A diesel.

Exportable to USA. Power steering. Exceptional condition.

Repair plates in footwell. New seats in rear. £9995. Rochester, Kent. 07513 249895 07/17

Defender 110 300Tdi SW (1997). 147,000 miles. MoT June ‘18. PSH. New fuel tank, cambelt, rear crossmember, water pump, radiator. £7995 ono.

Boncath, South West Wales.

07375 658782 08/17

Defender 110 Td5 (2001).

135,000 miles. 12 months’ MoT. Resprayed in March, sound deadening added. Extensive service history. Mazda RX8 seats.

Good tyres. £9000. Highbridge, Somerset. 07720 659291 08/17

Defender 110 Td5 (2004).

147,730 miles. Boost wheels, original steels included. New turbo, intercooler, Disco transfer box. Chassis never welded. £7900. Filey, North Yorkshire.

07712 679318 07/17

Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 S (2005).

149,000 miles. MoT Oct ‘17. FSH. Auto. Parking aid, heated seats, cruise control, electric windows, air-con, bluetooth, tow bar, xenon headlights, PAS. £5300.

Derby. 07976 633316 08/17

Defender 90 Td5 (1998).

116,100 miles. MOT Sept ‘17.

Excellent condition throughout, including both the chassis and bulkhead. £8000. Ormskirk, Lancashire. 07868 035910

Defender 110 Td5 CSW (2001).

217,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Recent service, head gasket changed. Refurb’d injectors, new rear x-member. Polybushed.

Vented discs. £10450. Bridport, Dorset. 07909 522435 07/17

Defender 110 FFR 2.5 NA Ex-MoD (1995). 50,000 miles.

MOT Jan ‘18. Released Feb ‘17.

10-year military upgrade. FFR wiring loom, harness present.

Exc cond. £6000. Settle, North Yorks. 07802 451713 08/17

Defender 110 200Tdi (1993).

180,000 miles. Lots of history.

Maintained by LR technician.

Galv bulkhead, new cyl head, timing belt, water pump, rear 1/4 chassis, battery. £4750. East Sussex. 07850 178881 07/17

Discovery 3 TDV6 S (2002).

162,535 miles. MoT March ‘18. Auto. Cambelt done. Quiet, comfortable, smooth. Slight wear hole in driver’s seat. Seven seats. £4450. Ashford, Kent.

07740 870540 08/17

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Discovery 1 300Tdi ES (1998).

167,000 miles. 12 months’ MoT. Auto. Electric seats, windows.

Full leather. Central locking. Lots of receipts for parts, servicing. £1495 ono. Hawick, Scottish Borders. 07539 460427 08/17

Land Rover Discovery 1 300Tdi (1997). 202,000 miles. MoT August ‘17. The vehicle runs well and is a very reliable motor.

Solid chassis. Blue. £1500 ono.

Dumfries, Scotland. 07740 309919 06/17

Discovery 1 200Tdi Auto (1994). 149,000 miles. MoT May ‘17. Recently serviced. New alternator and drive belts, new exhaust system, rear shocks and discs. £2000. Spalding, Lincolnshire, 07845 108997 11/16

Discovery 1 300Tdi (1997).

124,201 miles. MoT Sept ‘17.

All belts changed. Grabber ATs. Sunroofs sealed. Steering guard and winch. A few age-related marks. £1450. Maidstone, Kent.

07743 023451 07/17

15 (15) DEFENDER 90 BESPOKE XS. 9K, SEE WEBSITE.£37500.

88 (E) LANDROVER 90 200 TDI ESTATE. GALV CHASSIS. £7995.

Discovery 1 200Tdi (1990).

175,000 miles. Bobtailed into a pick-up. Lifted. Snorkel.

Straight-through exhaust. Light bar, winch bumper, guards. Insas. £POA. Welwyn Garden City, Herts. 07708 326774 07/17

Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 HSE (2005). 115,000 miles. MoT Sept ‘17. No advisories. Lots of receipts. Manual. Cambelt, air susp. replaced, new track rods, arms. £8495. Chichester, West Sussex. 07710 708624 04/17

08 (08) DEFENDER 90 TDCI HARD TOP ESTATE. 77K, FSH. £14995.

09 (09) DEFENDER 110 TDCI CSW. 64K, FSH. £20995.

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15 90 08 (15) (08) DEFENDER Defender 130 Hi BESPOKE XS. 9K, Cap D/Cab. 140k, No SEE VAT. WEBSITE.£37500. £13995.

RR L322 Td6 HSE (2003).

126,943 miles. MoT Oct ‘17 (no advisories). FSH. Auto. Pre-2005 so cheaper tax. Heated, electric, leather seats. Upgraded sat-nav.

Remap. £4999. Banbury, Oxfordshire. 07594 862255 08/17

10 (10) DEFENDER 90 XS SW. 54K, FSH. £20995.

RR Classic Off-Roader (1982).

140,000 miles. MoT Oct ‘17. Disco 300Tdi and g’box. Bobtailed in ‘90s, stripped and rebuilt ‘12/’13. Huge array of off-road mods. £4500 ono. Halifax, West Y’shire. 07920 401178 08/17

08(60) (08)Defender DEFENDER 90 TDCI 10 90 Factory Fire HARD TOP ESTATE. 77K, FSH. and Ice. 22k, FSH, V.V Rare. £26500. £14995.

15 12 (15) DEFENDER XS SW. (62) Defender 11090Tdci 9K 1ONLY, FLRSH. Utility.

Owner, 65k, FSH, £33995.

09 (09) DEFENDER 110 TDCI 07 (07)CSW. Defender Tdci Hard64K,90FSH. top. 54k, Alloys. £14995+VAT. £20995.

11 (61) DEFENDER 90 TDCI 15 (15) Defender 90 Tdci CSW. 40K, FSH. S Hardtop.

1 Owner, 8k. £23995.

10 (10) DEFENDER XS 4SW. 10 (60) Defender 9090Tdci 54K, FSH. Seater Estate.

65k. £17995. £20995.

07 11 (57)(61) DEFENDER 110Tdci TDCI Defender 90 STATION WAGON. 1 OWNER, CSW. 2 Owners, FSH. 157K, NO VAT.41k, £15250.

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11 (61) DEFENDER 90 TDCI CSW. 40K, FSH. £23995.

88 (E) LANDROVER 90 200 TDI 16ESTATE. (16) NEWGALV DEFENDER 90 2.2 CHASSIS. XS HARDTOP. £7995.UNUSED.

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07 (57) DEFENDER 110 TDCI STATION WAGON. 1 OWNER, 157K, NO VAT. £15250.

RR Classic 300Tdi Auto (1993).

190,000 miles. MOT Dec ‘16.

Soft dash, good chassis, tailgate.

Interior good bar headlining.

No leaks, engine and gearbox good. Decent offers. Worcester, 07815 460939 11/16

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£23250.

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Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE (2012).

47,750 miles. One owner from new. Sat-nav, heated seats f/r, 8-speed auto, reversing camera, LEDs, puddle lamps, Harman stereo. £24250. Barnet, Hertfordshire, 07825 333822 11/16

Discovery 1 300Tdi XS (1997). 107,000 miles. SORN. Lovely condition. Manual. Work includes: new boot floor, inner rear wheel arches and propshafts. . £1695. Barnsley, South Y’shire. 07963 140449 07/17

RR Classic Vogue SE 3.9 V8 Auto (1994). 149,292 miles.

MoT May ‘18. LPG tank underslung, no loss of space. Recon’d Ashcroft g’box and torque converter. £4250. Porth, South Wales. 07759 093528 08/17

RR L322 Td6 (2005). 64,000 miles. 12 months’ MoT. Auto.

Beautiful condition, inside and out. Upgraded nav. Great to drive. In lower tax band. First to view will buy. £9500. Stafford.

07887 722530 08/17

Range Rover Classic 4.2 V8 LSE (1994). 25,000 miles.

Never restored, just minor recommissioning. Interior as new. Very original. £20995.

Burnley, Lancashire. 07802 179517 05/17

Hot Picks Discovery Td5 GS Auto (2002).

153,000 miles. MoT June ‘18.

S. history. Solid chassis. Black leather. Tow bar. Wipac 4x4 spotlights. Bull bar. Aux, USB radio. £1800 ono. Erdington, West Mids. 07434 398504 08/17

Discovery 1 300Tdi (1998).

169,000 miles. Overhauled rear: new rear x-member, boot floor, boot sides, fuel tank cradle and rear arches. New tyres, brakes. £1600 ono. Hexham, Northumberland. 07500 042358 07/17

Discovery 1 200Tdi (1990).

150,020 miles. MOT June ‘17.

Two owners from new. SORN. VGC. Slight corrosion under bonnet. Heater, central locking broken. £1900. Swindon, Wiltshire. 07973 108282 07/17

Discovery 200Tdi (1993).

113,000 miles. MoT April ‘18. 2” lift, steering guard, snorkel, light bar, rear ladder, diff guard, modulars, winch bumper. Still have stock parts. £1850 ono. Leek, Staffs. 07805 413112 08/17

RR Classic 3.9 V8 (1990). 81,000 miles. One owner from new. 12 months’ MoT. Serv’ history.

Exc. condition, elec. mirrors/windows. £12995. Brighton, East Sussex. 07795 023663 08/17

Toyota Hi Lux Double Cab ‘03’, One Owner, 82,000 miles, Good Runner, Smart Truck £4995.

Defender 110 TDI 91J 200TDI only 63,000 miles. Good order. £4995.

Toyota Hilux DC Pick-Up 06-56 Reg. 1 Council Owner. 83K Miles. £6495.

Land Rover Defender 90 300TDI 96N 14.5K Miles. Very nice. £5495.

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Range Rover Classic Pick-Up 6.2 V8 Turbo-Diesel (1994). 133,338 miles. MoT May ‘18.

Manual. Pick-up conversion. No rot. New front inner wing, outer sills, rear x-member and 3mm steel floor. Air suspension. £10000 ono. Ellistown, Leicestershire. 07983 991730 08/17

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Range Rover P38 TD6 (2001).

MOT Jan ‘18. dHSE converted to TD6 in 2007 by Rally Raid.

Auto. FSH. Previously owned by LR. Fully working susp. £3295.

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham. 01833 640808 06/17

RR Classic 3.5 V8 Pick Up (1987). 133,000 miles. MOT July ‘17. Professionally converted.

Resprayed. Five new tyres. No issues with vehicle. Engine runs well. £7495. Spalding, Lincolnshire, 07885 566660 11/16

RR Classic 300Tdi Off-Roader (1995). No MOT or tax. Heavily modified for off-road: 7” lift, HD steering arms, radius arms, bumpers. Guards, spacers, roof rack.

Auto. £4000. Canvey Island, Essex. 07936 079139 07/16

RR L322 4.4 V8 Vogue LPG (2002). 128,000 miles. MOT June ‘17. Serviced in Jan, Grabbers, new discs, pads. New susp’ compressor Jan ‘14. Recon’d ‘box Oct ‘13. £4000 ono. Torquay, Devon, 07775 828590 09/16

Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 SE (2006). 118,080 miles. MOT Jan ‘18. No advisories. 2 previous owners. FSH. Nav, leather, parking sensors. £4k spent in 2 years: shocks, brakes etc. £5995. Porth, Wales. 07467 042601 03/17

RR Classic 3.9 V8 Bobtail (1994). 165,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘16. Soft dash. Low usage. Lifted.

HD bumpers. Modulars. Waxoiled.

Fuel tank relocated. £4200.

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 07738 566955 08/16

RR L322 4.4 TDV8 (2010).

70,000 miles. Updated TDV8 version, 316bhp and 8-speed auto ‘box. Finished in lovely dark green with beige leather interior. £24750ono. May P/X. 07711 591000 10/16

Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8 EFI (1988). 135,000 miles.

Previously owned by Ripspeed Conversions. Dry stored for some years. 5 new tyres. No rust. £3950. Wigston, Leicestershire.

07804 250986 03/17

RR P38 4.0 V8 SE LPG. Excellent condition, just back from Spain. Very reliable, no water issues. Coil sprung, Ashcroft auto ‘box, new discs, tyres. £3250.

North Hykeham, Lincolnshire.

07413 197397 03/17

Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 GS (2007). 150,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Manual. FSH. Immaculate inside and out. Parking sensors, cruise control, folding mirrors. £4995 ono. Bathgate, Scotland. 07876 717494 03/17

Range Rover Classic 25th Anniversary Edition (1995).

90,000 miles. Six months’ MOT. One of 25 made. Oxford Blue, Lightstone leather cabin. £29995. Ipswich, Suffolk, 07983 962735 01/17

RR Classic 3.9 V8 Vogue SE (1991). 130,830 miles. 12 months’ MOT. New tyres, new headlining, two keys. No leaks, smoke or rattles. No rust. £6995 ono. Harrogate, North Y’shire, 07817 062321 03/17

RR L322 3.6 TDV8 (2008).

112,000 miles. MOT Sept ‘17.

FSH. Winter pack. Freeview colour TV, full leather. Stornoway Silver. Very presentable and clean. £12950. Chichester, West Sussex. 07388 057102 07/17

RR Classic LSE (1994). 76,700 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Restored.

New air suspension, upgraded rubber mounts, anti-rollbars.

New brakes, tyres, headlights. £17995. Macclesfield, Cheshire, 07767 884865 11/16

Freelander 1 TD4 Serengeti (2003). 109,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘17. Silver. New clutch fitted. Car has DAB and Bluetooth radio installed. £1250. Bedfordshire.

07969 056471 (no texts please) 07/17

RR Classic 3.5 V8 (1982).

42,500 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Manual. Totally original.

Stunning condition. 100% rustfree chassis and body. Waxoyled. £22995. Lutterworth, Leicestershire. 07834 639943 06/17

RR Classic Vogue 3.5 V8 (1987). 114,000 miles. MOT April ‘18. Twin carbs. New tailgate, roof lining, discs, pads, shocks. Starter motor refurb’d. £3000 ono. Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 07837 671450 07/17

RR Classic 3.5 V8 Suffix A (1972). Ready for restoration. V5 present. All original, including raised letters and wing mirrors.

Perfect project, investment. £4600. Darwen, Lancashire, 07512 514902 12/16

Freelander 1 TD4 (2006).

95,000 miles. MOT May ‘18. No advisories. Injectors, glow plugs replaced 2015. Viscous coupling naff, rear prop removed but included. £2995 ono. North Norfolk. 01485 576029 07/17

Freelander 2 2.2 TD4e XS (2010). 152,500 miles. 12 months’ MOT. FSH. Manual.

New cambelt, aux belt, water pump and clutch. £5995.

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham. 01833 640808 06/17

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Freelander 2 2.2 TD4e HSE (2009). 97,710 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. Manual. FSH. Sat-nav. Heated leather. Parking sensors. Cruise, climate control. Exc. bodywork. £8995. Pershore, Worcestershire. 07985 879701 03/17

Miscellaneous Td5 Engine and Automatic Gearbox (2001).

84,000 miles on each prior to being removed.

Delivery can be arranged. £350 plus VAT. 07904 377862

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Off-Road Playdays Muddy Bottom Minstead, Hampshire

Parkwood 4x4 Tong, Bradford Picadilly Wood Bolney,West Sussex

Whaddon 4x4

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Muddy Bottom

Hill’n’Ditch

Minstead, Hampshire

Mouldsworth, Cheshire

Mud Monsters

Parkwood 4x4

East Grinstead,West Sussex

Tong, Bradford

Whaddon 4x4

Slindon Safari

Whaddon, Buckinghamshire

Fontwell,West Sussex

29 July

Whaddon 4x4 Whaddon, Buckinghamshire

Whaddon, Buckinghamshire

Kirton Off Road Centre Kirton Lindsey, North Lincs

20 August

9 July

30 July

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Example screen shots showing some of the different Lynx Evo display modes.

Ideal for the workshop & home user Defender Family > Defender - from 1990

What is Lynx Evo?

Lynx Evo is the next generation diagnostic tool for Land Rover vehicles. Offering market leading diagnostics from a powerful and mobile design. Lynx Evo provides full vehicle servicing and in depth diagnostic capability for all Land Rover models from 1990 through to current day. Ideal for the workshop and home user.

Live data can also be displayed using numerics and graphics making it easier to read time based events on your Land Rover. This small but powerful Dongle requires no batteries as it uses the vehicles power. For the enthusiast home user, using Lynx Evo will mean no more trips to your local main dealer to clear any faults on your Land Rover.

Lynx Evo is compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices with apps available for download from the Apple App Store and Android Play Store. As the software is App Store based and is loaded onto your mobile device, updates are as easy to do as any other mobile app, simply click the update icon.

Lynx Evo is manufactured by the company who supply Land Rover with their T4H Legacy diagnostic product.

What does Lynx Evo do? > > > > > >

Read fault codes Clear fault codes Read & display live data Test actuators Special functions - see coverage chart Programming - such as alarm settings, key fobs etc. on selected models > Service reset

Discovery Family > Discovery 1 > Discovery 2 > Discovery 3 > Discovery 4

Freelander Family > Freelander 1 > Freelander 2 Discovery Sport Family > Discovery Sport Range Rover Family > Range Rover Classic > Range Rover P38 > Range Rover L322 > Range Rover L405 Range Rover Evoque Family > Range Rover Evoque

Key Features > > > >

Read & display live data Mobile device based Easy to use Unlocked ready to cover an entire Land Rover model family > Upgrade software over app store > Quickly checks your Land Rover for faults > Small enough to store in glove box

Range Rover Sport Family > Range Rover Sport - Mk1 > Range Rover Sport - Mk2 Supported Languages > English > French > Spanish > Portuguese > German > Italian > Dutch

What do you get with Lynx Evo? > Lynx Evo dongle > Quick start guide > Protective carry case

What Land Rover models does Lynx Evo cover?

It is important to note that if you purchase an unlock code for a Discovery this code will cover all the Discovery family - from Discovery 1 through to Discovery 4.

This feature is hugely beneficial if, at a later date, you upgrade your vehicle within the same Land Rover family you don’t have to purchase another unlock code.

What do I need?

DA1500 Single Lynx Evo Land Rover family home user version.

Unlocked for one Land Rover family only. Upgradable for extra Land Rover families at a later date

Upgrade software over app store