The Landy July 2018

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n 30 April, Land Rover celebrated its 70th birthday and to commemorate the occasion, people from all around the globe took part in the World Land Rover Day festivities.

Seventy years to the day, after the first prototype Land Rover was revealed at the Amsterdam Motor Show, an event was held at the Classics division in Coventry. It brought together some important names surrounding the Land Rover brand, showcased the vehicles that carry the marque and finished with a flourish with a live special broadcast.

Among the special guests was Phil Bashall – General Manager of the revered Dunsfold Collection, who knows as well as anyone just how special the Land Rover brand is. A good person, then, to reflect on standout moments from the last seventy years.

‘The 50th always stand out, because

of the launch of a few new models. The 50 challenge – where the gold 110 did 50 countries in 50 days – was special.

The 50th anniversary was the launch of Freelander and the special anniversary models. Such a lot happened. So 50 always hits me as a key year.’

In previous milestone years, rallies have been organised to celebrate the Green Oval machines. But while there was no rally this time around, there was a comprehensive convoy of prototype and production vehicles from every era, including prototypes from yesteryear and even the latest Works V8 Defender.

The line-up highlighted a number of things. It showed the broad variety of vehicles that a brand often seen as fairly one-dimensional has produced, but it also highlighted the level of innovation that has led to its incredible growth.

‘Seeing these here now, it’s absolute heaven,’ continued Bashall. ‘Okay, some of the vehicles are just standard everyday Land Rovers, but just

muddled in there you see a complete icon – a totally rare vehicle. It’s just eye-watering eye candy!’

In a time where the brand sits as a newly formed market superpower, it is often accused by sectors of forgetting its roots. But the innovation that helped Land Rover become what it was, is the same innovation that makes it what it is.

Even though Land Rover is focused on the future they’re still invested in their past, as proven by their Classics department.

‘They’re saving themselves rather than relying on people like us,’ said Bashall. ‘I mean, the whole facility here is mind-blowing. And what they’re doing is superb.

‘In this little area here… what have we got, five hundred odd cars? If you wanted to impress anybody, anywhere, you just bring them in here. It’s the world’s biggest unseen museum!’

And it is a great museum. It houses real gems that would raise the hairs on the neck of any real Landy types. The collection is truly special, as it holds the Landies we know and love alongside those that helped them become the icons they are.

After the parade and a tour of the factory came the broadcast. Hosted

by Quentin Willson, the programme delved into every aspect of the brand, covering the storied past, some famous friends and then looked to the future.

Available to watch back on the Land Rover YouTube channel, it reaffirmed what it is that makes the Green Oval so special and served as a fitting close to celebrations on World Land Rover Day.

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Celebration Experience Land Rover turned 70 this year, as you may have noticed, and the iconic marque has been celebrating the milestone with a myriad of celebrations throughout the year. Many of these have been high-end limited-production

vehicles such as the Defender Works V8 and the Range Rover SV Coupé, but there’s are festivities of a different kind coming up towards the end of June which may turn out to have more widespread appeal.

An open day is being held at Land Rover Experience Scotland on 23 June at its centres at Butterstone Loch and Dunkeld Park, Perthshire, promising a more hands-on celebration. Guests will get the chance to experience trails curated by Land Rover, testing their own vehicles up in the hills and forests surrounding the sites with routes for drivers with various levels of experience.

There will be a host of other activities throughout the day, too, including vehicle tennis, an obstacle course for drivers to test themselves instead of their Landies, and a host of stands showcasing various Land Rover clubs.

With Land Rovers of all shapes and sizes expected at the event, plus the terrain they thrive in, it promises to be an authentic, hands-on celebration of the brand that has won so many admirers over the last 70 years.

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t the end of last month, Land Rover enthusiasts celebrated around the globe, with the World Land Rover Day on 30 April marking 70 years since the public were first introduced to what we now call the Series I Land Rover.

I had the pleasure of being at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works first-hand, to witness the pride in the atmosphere, most notably when an established convoy of Land Rovers combining an eclectic array of prototype and production vehicles made its way onto the site, just in time for a special broadcast being filmed for Land Rover’s YouTube channel later that evening. It was all rather marvellous.

Not only was it a day to bask in the 70-year history of our most treasured UK automotive manfacturer – and one that could have gone under on more than a handful of occasions – but also the JLR Classic Works facility highlights the work today’s Solihull giant is doing in order to preserve its roots for generations to come.

In this issue of The Landy, we’re continuing with the nostalgia as we head back to the start of the story all those years ago.

In a brief outline of Land Rover’s vehicle chronology, we look at why it all began and which models have joined us along the way.

From our August issue onwards we will be focusing more in depth on each individual family within the Land Rover stable, and recognising 70 years of Land Rover in the way we know best.

Until then, there’s some tasty Land Rovers to get all gooey-eyed over in this July issue, including a restored Range Rover Classic with an RPIrebuilt V8 motor. Flick on through into Land Rover heaven once more.

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In a welcome deviation from the norm, a public inquiry on the status of a green lane in Derbyshire has determined that the route should indeed be classified as a right of way for motor vehicles. Back Lane, near the village of Two Dales, has long been legally drivable as it is an unclassified county road – but in the wake of the discredited 2006 NERC legislation, its long-term future had to be decided by a claim for Byway status – which was duly submitted by the Trail Riders Fellowship.

To no-one’s surprise, Derbyshire County Council responded to the claim for Byway status by deciding instead that the lane should be stripped of its right as a through route for motor vehicles. At the public inquiry, various local residents, supported by a cabal of anti-vehicle hate groups, demanded that the lane should be downgraded to Bridleway for its entire length; the local authority stopped short of this, but did propose to infer this status on part of the lane – thus condemning it to become a dead end.

Arguing the case for maintaining the lane’s correct status, the Green Lane Association (GLASS) and Peak District Vehicle Users’ Group, supported by the Land Access Recreation Association, presented evidence of the lane’s historical status and many decades of motor vehicle use, as well as rebutting the inevitable allegations of nuisance caused by drivers and trail bike riders.

The facts in this case appear very similar to others in which other Derbyshire lanes have been closed, however the planning inspector found in favour of maintaining the route as a right of way for motor vehicles. At present, the inquiry’s finding is considered ‘interim’, meaning that as it contradicts the local authority’s original proposals, a period of time exists during which it’s open to objections – however the signs are now very positive for Back Lane avoiding the same fate as Brushfield, Peak Pasture, Roych Clough, Chapel Gate, Stanage Edge and many other lanes lost to Derbyshire and the Peak District’s relentless campaign to cleanse their territory of anyone whose face doesn’t fit.

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When using your Landy a lot, it requires plenty of TLC. But some jobs need more attention than you’d like. Whilst shocks, springs and even body panels are easy to maintain or change, intricate parts of the engine are not so accessible.

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The new range of Ring Zoom LED inspection torches. Work lamps work, but being a smaller, handheld torch that performs to the same degree is surely more adept to lighting the darkest corners of an engine bay.

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And that was also the beauty of that family of Land Rovers. Split doors were one trait that carried over from the Series II, through to the IIA and the III, and even into the more unusual military models.

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Whilst many car manufacturers prioritise style over substance, one of the Defender’s most charming assets was that it combined both. Especially in the Puma era.

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Another example of ability meeting design is chequer plating. Well folks, Bearmach have combined the two.

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No longer mis-LED More and more, Defenders are becoming fashionable. An increasing number are being given fluorescent makeovers that end up turning the off-road icon into something it was never supposed to be – a fashion statement.

You could argue that much of this was simply changing with the times, but the Defender didn’t need to change. It still doesn’t. But, some tweaks are much more useful and practical than others. Like this LED front bumper from Britpart.

It uses a standard fit, is simply smart and functional and subtly embeds a duo of LED lights that can be used for additional visibility in the dark or as daytime running lights.

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View from the Hip Working in the engine bay of the Landy is comparable to heart surgery in many ways. In both scenarios there’s a lot at stake, with high rewards and jubilation if all goes to plan. But they both have something else in common – they’re difficult to see into.

I’m not saying you could use Sealey’s pistol-grip borescopes to perform human heart surgery, but they’ve been designed to give you visuals deep inside that of a Land Rover. Each model in their range has an 85mm colour screen and is capable of video recording and playback, still photography and can live stream via an AV out connection.

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As Land Rover marks its 70th birthday, with the year-long celebrations now in full swing, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on what made these vehicles the world’s best and most-loved 4x4s

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hen a baby is born, it’s creators – in this case mom and dad – will have no idea what the future holds for their little bundle of joy.

They won’t know whether their child is going to be a success or failure, and they won’t know how others will take to their conception.

Around 70 years ago, I suspect Mr Maurice Wilks felt a similar vein of uncertainty regarding his very own brainchild. We all know the story: Maurice drawing his vision of a revolutionary four-wheel drive vehicle in the sand at

Red Wharf Bay in Anglesey, beside his brother and then Managing Director of Rover, Spencer Wilks.

Maurice may understandably have been anxious as to what sort of response his brother would give to the idea, let alone the world. However, on 30 April 1948 at the Amsterdam Motor Show, the world had its first chance to marvel at the original Land Rover. And the rest, as they say, is history.

But right now, we’re going to look a little more closely at that history.

Because as you all know, every adventure has its ups and downs.

In the aftermath of the Second World War, Britain and indeed most countries around the globe were suffering from the impact of the conflict.

Resources were scarce and as a result, improvisation and innovation became integral in getting society back on its feet.

Prior to WWII, Rover had a reputation for luxury vehicles, but understandably people had other priorities in the late 1940s. Britain needed to start raking in the cash once again in order to rebuild its damaged towns. So exporting products would be crucial to the recovery.

Above Left: The first incarnation of the Land Rover is launched at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show. History is made Above Right: Initially just intended as a stopgap, the Land Rover sells 100,000 units between 1948 and 1954

Enter Maurice Wilks. In a time of need, his ingenious idea took inspiration – brace Green Oval fans – from the Willys Jeep to create a ground-breaking vehicle, and in doing so bridging the gap between truck and tractor – chiefly through the addition of a power take-off (PTO) feature.

In the late ‘40s steel was still in short supply, so while the box-section chassis comprised of steel, as a substitute, Maurice’s Land Rover would utilise aluminium in the bodywork. Today your L405 Range Rover may call upon lightweight metals to help keep down the figures on the scales, but back then it was all they had.

The Land Rover was born and became an instant hit with farmers and commercial users looking for a versatile vehicle. But despite the Land Rover only being intended as a stopgap to help Britain back on its feet, the Land Rover continued being a hit to the point that Rover didn’t just plough on with production, but actively developed and evolved the Land Rover over a series of decades.

Lights came from behind the grille, barrel-shaped sides added design ‘flair’ and you no longer had to select a

roof as an optional extra. Diesel power soon started to become affiliated with the working Land Rover, a relationship that would only grow stronger as the decades passed. The 2.25-litre power plants carried the Series Land Rover all the way into the Eighties, by which point the more upmarket Range Rover had been launched and was available in both two- and four-door derivatives.

Ah, the Range Rover – the world’s first SUV. Just look at how many of the things are on the road now; look how many manufacturers have tried to copy the king. The original Land Rover was revolutionary, the Range Rover a trendsetter. And then, after the Series Land Rover had travelled as far as it could into the future, having grown in length, power and (debatably) sophistication, the Series III’s successor was a radicalised machine, culminating in the Ninety and the One Ten. Coil springs replaced leaf springs, and a new permanent four-wheel drive system was acquired and adapted from the Range Rover. As good as the new workhorse was, though, by the mid-Eighties Land Rover had become susceptible to criticism surrounding the reliability of their vehicles. Those leaky

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Above: In 1970, the Green Oval expanded with the introduction of the Range Rover Land Rover jibes started a long time ago, particularly with the realisation that you could get a rather reliable 4x4 from somewhere like Japan. Land Rover was no longer the successful exporter it once was and by the late ‘80s it was into dire straits – and not just on the workshop radio.

Drastic changes were needed, but thankfully a team at Solihull had been pining away on a secret project, and one that would turn out to save the

company. ‘Project Jay’ was the name given to the Land Rover Discovery during development. Launched in 1989, this family-orientated SUV filled the middle ground between their rugged workhorse and refined aristocrat.

The Discovery hit the sweet spot, utilising the Range Rover’s chassis and approaching the market with a more affordable stance and unrivalled practicality. With the Disco now in production, the Defender name was also

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Above: The versatile Discovery launched in 1989, saving Land Rover in the process

born, and with Tdi power at the heart of these vehicles, all was well in the world once more.

For farmers, people in agriculture, utility companies and organisations like Mountain Rescue, nothing else would ever compare to the Defender. Already epic off-road, the Tdi Defenders became a haven for customisation. Their power, yet absence of electrics made them arguably the best machines Land Rover has ever produced.

With the Defender and Discovery stables looking healthy, attention turned to the Range Rover, because after nearly 25 years of production, it was time to bring out Mk2.

The Range Rover Classic had been tweaked over the years, adding doors and further luxury inside. Its Rover V8 was bored out on more than one occasion, too, to give us the later 3.9 EFI variant and the unit in the longer wheelbase 4.2-litre LSE.

But in 1994, the Antichrist arrived.

Although it wasn’t marketed as such, the state-of-the-art nature of the P38 has given it a reputation for being difficult over the years. With such complex technology on-board: the electronic air suspension (EAS) and the BECM especially, the second-generation Range Rover was frequently found with fault.

Nevertheless, Land Rover has always pushed to encapsulate the most

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Above: Always happy to put on a show, Land Rover has pulled off some spectacular stunts over the years Right: 1997 witnesses the launch of Freelander and the take off of the compact SUV sector advanced technology possible, applying it to the models it produces where it can. In 1997, Solihull unleashed one of the most pioneering SUVs of its time: the Freelander.

In what became instrumental to the growth of soft-roaders, the Freelander helped popularise the compact SUV segment, undercutting the Discovery as a more affordable 4x4 with Land Rover pedigree, but not the hefty price tag. Europe fell for the Freelander and with new features like Hill Descent Control, even this micro Landy was still a force to be reckoned with away from the tarmac.

From 1998, the Td5 era set in. The five-cylinder motor – one of Land Rover’s most reliable units – was installed in the Defender and Discovery. Little changed aesthetically: the Defender receiving a more modern dash, and the Discovery 2 also gained air suspension at the rear for top-spec models.

In preceding years, Land Rover had struggled for stability and had difficulty finding a suitable parent company.

There had been several highs and lows, with stints under British Leyland, the Rover Group and then BMW in the run up to the millennium. But it was in 2000 when the Ford Motor Company

acquired Land Rover and in the subsequent years that we began to see the Land Rover we know today.

The third-generation Range Rover was initially developed under BMW and utilised their power plants from the 2002 launch. Over time, Jaguar and Ford engines usurped these units, during which the Range Rover developed a reputation for not just being a luxury item for royalty, but for footballers too.

In 2004, the Discovery 3 was unveiled and few vehicles have caused such a shockwave since. Radically redesigned, the Disco 3 was blessed/ cursed with air suspension and a fully independent setup, plus two chassis in the form of a traditional ladder frame, topped with a monocoque. Electronics were taken to new levels with the Terrain Response system and the Discovery began its ascent towards life as a more upmarket proposition.

Later that year, the Range Rover family was expanded for the first, but far from final, time. The Range Rover Sport arrived, using the bowels of a Discovery 3 before switching to the Range Rover platform for the current model.

The Ford Motor Company oversaw the development of the much-improved

Freelander 2, and was responsible for giving birth to the Transit-powered Defender. But in 2008, Land Rover was sold to Tata Motors and for the last decade, its new owners have altered the way we look at vehicles carrying the Green Oval.

In a world where image has far too big an influence, Gerry McGovern and his design team have created some of the most attractive vehicles British roads have ever seen. A footballer’s wife wouldn’t have been drafted in for design inspiration on a Land Rover in the 1950s, but that’s what happened with the Range Rover Evoque.

It must have worked, though, as the Evoque became the company’s fastest-selling vehicle of all time. The Discovery Sport kicked on from where the Freelander left off, and Land Rover sales have never been so good. The Tata era has been a prosperous one for Land Rover, although purists and enthusiasts like you and me can’t help but feel bittersweet regarding the success.

Just over two years ago, the Defender, Solihull’s descendent to the original pioneer, was given its death sentence.

Yes, a new Defender will emerge – but a boxier Discovery isn’t going to create

Below: End of an era – the Defender (as we know it) rolls of the production line for the last time

the sort of impact that the Series I did in 1948. It’s a different world today, and one that we are thankful for. But comparing the vehicles from Solihull today to those that rolled out onto Lode Lane in the late ‘40s is like comparing chalk and cheese.

Sadly, building brand new relics from old blueprints wouldn’t succeed in 2018. Times have changed and so has the automotive market. We should be grateful that Land Rover is – at the age of 70 – in the prime of its life. Not many can say that.

But it doesn’t mean we can’t get a little sentimental at times and amid all the nostalgia, looking back at the machines that carried us along those initial, untouched tracks. The ones

that lay the foundations and the ethos for Land Rover; the ones that simply had to be a success for the good of a damaged economy.

This year we celebrate 70 years of Land Rover – and it is a time to rejoice.

We’ve lost friends along the way, and gained new ones to replace them.

While we still appreciate the new faces we’ve become familiar to – because after all they are very, very good – sometimes you can’t help but miss the ones we remember, from a time when things were so much simpler.

Like any Land Rover adventure, there are highs and lows, but we’re still glad to be along for the ride. And with that, there’s nothing else really left to say, except… thank you, Maurice.

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n life, you’ll find that the first isn’t always the best. This can apply to a whole number of things, but for argument’s sake, let’s use the high school crush as a primary example.

Chances are, the recipient of those fuzzy feelings in your adolescent years is not person you end up marrying.

They won’t be quite what you’re looking for, and more often than not the compatibility of the two parties will prove to be the catalyst in whether things stay rosy or begin to wilt.

It’s the same with cars. The one you learnt to drive in and the first one you hit the roads in with your new lease of freedom is unlikely to go down as the best four-wheeled machine you’ve ever owned – especially if it wasn’t a Land Rover.

And on the subject of Land Rovers, sometimes it can take a few years for us to whittle down the options and pin-

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point exactly which Green Oval wagon most suits our needs. A Defender, for example, is ideal if you’re the adventuring type who doesn’t feel happy unless they’re sucking up huge lungfuls of countryside, like a K&N air filter. On the other hand, a Range Rover is going to be more appealing to the person who appreciates the finer things in life – like a working spine…

Eddie Knorn has had a long-standing affair with Land Rovers, but it’s taken him a while to find and settle down with his ‘keeper’. In fact, to get to the beginning of the tale, we’re heading back over twenty years to a time when Eddie took a shine to some of the Range Rover Classics that were available in the 1990s.

‘In total, I went through a ten-year phase of owning various different Range Rovers,’ recalls Eddie. ‘This included a factory 200Tdi that had be-

longed to a Yorkshire vet. I seem to remember getting a mate to steam clean the chassis, which promptly revealed the rear crossmember was being held together by cow dung.’

Seemingly then, Eddie’s initiation into the world of Land Rovers was pretty normal. But there was a period of change ahead and a wave goodbye to the Range Rover family, as Eddie stepped closer to the vehicle he was looking for.

‘I bought a 300Tdi Disco, which became a purpose-built dog carrier and my first venture into Discovery ownership,’ explains Eddie. ‘I had bought it from Woodside Garage in Bedfordshire and on a visit back there in February 2008, I finally achieved my dream and got a Td5 Disco.’

I should interject here and outline that the Td5 Eddie is referring to is not the one pictured, as that comes in a

little later. The Discovery 2 he first possessed was a far more basic derivative, but there’s a reason Eddie was still excited about owning such a steed.

He continues, ‘If we go back to the days of TopGear when it was a proper motoring programme and not three overpaid idiots messing around, I saw a review on the Discovery 2 and really fancied one.’

Years later, Eddie was living the dream and now reminisces about many of the enjoyable moments he spent with his first D2. Being a fairly basic example, the Td5 lent itself to some heavy off-roading and, on the whole, it was a truck that served Eddie well.

‘After two and a half years of ownership, though, I’d come to the conclusion that it was different from the 300Tdi, but not different enough. However, I thought the facelift D2s looked a lot better,’ says Eddie. ‘I happened to be passing Woodside again and popped in to tell them I was thinking of upgrading to a more recent Disco 2.

Premium means plenty of toys

‘I tried one out, and initially I wasn’t inspired. But then the owner’s son pulled me to one side and said, “Try this.” It was an ES Premium version.

And I liked it,’ grins Eddie.

With his mind made up, Eddie strolled into the bank only to be told that he couldn’t get the money required at the time. But all was not lost.

‘We were moving house at the end of 2010 and, to cut a long story short, there was a little bit of money left over from the house sale,’ Eddie shares.

Naturally, like any self-respecting Green Oval enthusiast, Eddie had been keeping an eye on the market, but now had licence to go in for the kill.

The search began in Reading with a 54 plate model that ‘had a few niggles’, which encouraged Eddie to look at another in the New Forest. Still not sold and quickly turning into Goldilocks, there was time for a third and final visit of the day in Bristol.

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‘As manufacturers start to phase out models, they tend to load up the model with all the toys and luxury features,’ explains Eddie. ‘That’s what the ES Premium is. It has the same luxury as the Range Rover Classics, but without the wings and sills dropping off!’

Toys such as reverse parking sensors and cruise control were added to this run-out ES Premium, one of three run-outs in the end, with the Landmark and Pursuit variants also being produced. But for Eddie, the ES Premium was always top of the tree.

Of course, you do occasionally hear of trouble in paradise, and owning the ES Premium has been no different to any other relationship.

‘It has occasionally let me down – because it’s a Land Rover,’ admits Eddie. ‘I was going to Derby a while back, I had the radio turned up, and hadn’t noticed the revs being a bit high.

When I did, I pulled in, got out the car and saw a whole lot of gearbox oil up the side of the vehicle.

‘Then on another occasion, we were due to go green laning around Devon and Cornwall with the Cheshire Land Rover Club, and on the A49 heading south we were enjoying the lovely electric sunroofs.

‘When it started to get chilly, though, I pressed the button to close the roof and nothing happened. Luckily, the Land Rover man was down at the campsite and he kindly took apart the whole roof and sorted it,’ laughs Eddie.

So, there’s been a couple of hiccups, but seeing as this is an accomplice that’s here to stay, Eddie has been happy to spoil the D2 with a few extras. A Griffin stainless steel exhaust kicks things off, along with a stage 2 remap from Storm Tuning, while the original road-biased tyres have been exchanged for a set of General Grabber ATs. ‘When people reach my sort of age, the trend is to go and buy a sports car – my mate had an MX-5, for example.

But instead of being an old man in a sports car, I’ll just keep the D2 and make it go faster,’ declares Eddie.

Evidently, these two share a bond that’s stronger than most. Even a newer model can’t tempt Eddie away…

‘I looked at the Discovery 3s and 4s, but I’ve never been taken with the D3 – they’re not the most reliable of cars.

And while the D4 is an improvement, I still like my D2,’ he says fondly.

Finding the Land Rover that’s perfect for you can take time, but as illustrated in Eddie’s story, once you find what you’re looking for, the pair of you will become completely inseparable.

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Owning a classic car doesn’t mean you have to tuck it away and never use it. As Peter Wales demonstrates, there’s no harm in having a restored beauty do the job it was always designed to do

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hen you start talking to someone about classic cars, you’ll frequently hear that the owner has their pride and joy tucked away somewhere in a cosy garage that only gets chance to see the light of day on the hottest day of the year, normally when forecasters have categorically ruled out the possibility of any precipitation.

While that may fit nicely with the ethos of a sports car, like some old school Italian piece of exotica, some of the vehicles from the past were built to do more than just sit in a garage and

Words and Pictures: Mike Trott wait for that sunny Sunday afternoon when the owner finally plucks up the courage to show it some asphalt.

The Range Rover is the case in point. When it was first launched, the Range Rover wasn’t supposed to be the epitome of luxury, unlike the Range Rovers of today. Sure, it was more upmarket than a Series Land Rover in the same way that Nando’s is more upmarket than McDonald’s.

In reality, the original Range Rover was still a workhorse at heart, with an interior that could just as easily be hosed down and steering that required

its driver to be prepared to graft for a successful change of direction.

That’s why when Peter Wales got hold of his 1971 Suffix A, he wasn’t going to just restore it and park it up.

Nevertheless, with Peter having had his eyes fixed on owning a three-door Range Rover since the age of five, you wouldn’t begrudge him being a little precious over the Classic.

‘It’s actually a real bucket list vehicle for me,’ expresses Peter. ‘When I was younger, my next-door neighbour had a three-door Range Rover and he used to take me and his son to school in it.

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Above: While RPI Engineering completed the rebuild of Peter’s 3.5-litre V8, they also installed a few little additions to enhance and modernise the engine for a bit of extra reliability. There’s the electronic ignition from Magnecor and the Facet fuel pump – also electric – plus the substitution of the Stromberg carburettors for the Webers I’ve wanted a three-door ever since.

His was a green version, and when I got mine I felt like I wanted to make it better in some way.’

Peter certainly has made ‘improvements’ to the vehicle, but first we must go back to how it came to be in his hands at all. To do that, he recalls one particular evening back at the Dunsfold Collection Open Weekend in 2015.

Mike Rivett – a name you may be familiar with in The Landy as his pre-production Series I has previously featured between the sheets – is a good friend of Peter’s, and prior to that evening Mike had recently sourced a Range Rover from Australia which turned out to be number 20 off the production line.

At the time, Mike also owned this Suffix A, but with his new acquisition around, Peter decided to have a word with Mike after a couple of pints of amber nectar, to the tune of ‘If you ever consider selling that Range Rover, let me know…’

‘We laughed about it,’ says Peter, ‘But a couple of weeks later, Mike was on the phone and was asking me if I was serious!’ Peter certainly was serious, and jumped at the chance to get hold of one of the earliest Range Rovers to roll out of Solihull. And it’s always a bonus to buy from a friend you trust.

Now with a three-door Range Rover to call his own, Peter then started to assess its condition and to figure out what to do with his new toy.

‘When I first got it, the interior was destroyed and there wasn’t a straight panel on it,’ admits Peter. ‘I decided to do a light restoration on it, because I wanted a vehicle that I could use for going over to Europe in and that could tow a trailer if necessary.’

With some lengthy journeys planned for his Range Rover Classic, Peter was more concerned with getting the mechanics right on the vehicle. He bought the Range Rover at a fair price, but has since spent double that getting it into the condition you see here.

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3.5-litre V8, which has been carried out by RPI Engineering, along with the addition of a few little resto mods,’ says Peter.

Those ‘little resto mods’ are the improvements we referred to earlier, and they include electronic ignition from Magnecor and an electronic fuel pump, plus Peter has opted for Weber carbs and there’s a stainless steel exhaust system to boot.

‘It now runs wonderfully,’ he smiles, ‘It will go along at 70-80mph quite happily.

The first real run I did in it was when I went to the Series I international meet in Ireland – I did 1300 miles in a week.

‘To give you an idea, in the old Classics, sometimes you’d struggle to do

180 miles to a tank. But in this I can get 300 miles between fill-ups.’

From a visual point of view, the car looks completely standard and just a brilliant example of a British motoring icon. But the overhauled mechanics mean it sounds and breathes so much better, along with yielding the benefits of added reliability and even frugality.

Despite this, Peter made the effort to keep some original touches, such as the old fuel pump housing. The exhaust specialists even managed to shape the rear pipe of the new stainless unit to look like the one you got from new back in the ‘70s.

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‘I rang up Trevor at Nationwide not long after I’d had the Range Rover back from him and told him there was a mark on the side of the seat,’ recalls Peter. ‘He said to me, “I always get this call about two weeks after the cars go back – it’s actually a factory design fault. They’re supposed to be like that.”

He’s right as well, there just isn’t room for the armrest on the door to close in!’

As Peter concurs, that right there is the Green Oval character shining

straight through. It’s not hard to see why a young Peter would have been rather taken with a three-door Range Rover. And now he’s got an example that’s worth keeping hold of for a long time, and then some.

‘My first drive with it was better than I could have ever imagined,’ describes Peter. ‘I drove it around for a week, just to put the first 100 miles or so on it and make sure everything was running okay.

‘After my 80” – which is my favourite and just so special – and the TR4 which is the same age as me, the Range Rover is right up there in terms of how much it means to me.’

Now Peter’s Classic has been through its resto and that RPI V8 is roaming free, Peter is ready to embark on those longer trips, enjoying the ride and soundtrack of a traditional Range Rover and a childhood dream.

‘I’m going over to Belgium to pick up a Delta Integrale shortly and I’ve been instructed to take the Range Rover over so my friend can see it!’ says Peter with a sizeable grin. There’s no question they will be impressed, just as I was when I walked around the vehicle taking in its presence.

But thanks to Peter, and some help from his friends, this isn’t just a Classic Range Rover to sit and admire – this is a Classic for the road.

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With the Defender being such an iconic vehicle for so many years, it’s small wonder that it found its way into corners of the world that at one stage seemed unimaginable. In the 1990s, for instance, few would have prophesised a Defender looking anything like this…

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y the time it came to the end of production, the Defender had become a big deal – and not just for the traditional user.

The life of the iconic truck ended in considerably more glamorous fashion than it began, having become a favourite for custom garages and workshop portfolios – the opposite end

of the spectrum then to its beginnings as a workhorse.

But it was due to the years of hard work that Defenders became the most popular Land Rovers. Both 90s and 110s are still utilised as trucks in day-to-day work right now in 2018, and it’s that DNA of dependability and versatility, along with their robust nature that makes them so iconic.

This status meant that over the years they began to catch the eye of

circles wider than their initial target audience. And, in turn, why companies like Kahn Design took an interest in them and spawned the brand, Chelsea Truck Company.

The nickname, ‘Chelsea tractor’, was a stereotype reserved for tarted up Range Rovers, but over time the Defender has muscled in on the scene. And despite this End Edition looking fit for the stereotype, it is still a true Solihull soldier where it matters.

One of the last XS 90s out of Solihull, this End Edition is one of 25 that has been bolstered and tailored by the Kahn Design team, to heighten street appeal whilst maintaining a resonance to the Defender’s roots.

Mechanically the End Edition remains fundamentally unchanged, and that’s the best way, isn’t it? Defenders were remarkable vehicles, but very few of them could feasibly be referred to as refined.

That’s why it makes sense that, aside from the two-inch suspension lift, the changes are purely aesthetic to modernise the appearance. Now, both 90s and 110s are beautiful vehicles, but even the last off the production line

had barely changed since 1983. Here you still get the 122bhp 2.2-litre TDCi motor and usual six-speed manual ‘box you get in all Pumas.

From the factory, this 90 had a modest spec list, with power steering, electric traction control, front console storage, central locking and electric windows. It also picked up a rear folding step and the cold climate pack, consisting of heated front seats and that oh-so handy heated windscreen for British winter mornings.

Naturally, that list was extended in the Kahn workshop. The front seats have been replaced with GTB-quilted and perforated leather heated sports seats, and the rest of the interior now dons a healthy dose of leather, too.

The steering wheel, grab handles, door cards, centre glovebox and panels, plus the rear folding seats also receive matching upholstery.

The pedals are swapped out for machined aluminium numbers, and a Churchill Time clock embedded in the

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dash adds more finesse to the plush interior. Not that onlookers would be able to tell through the anti-reflection tinted privacy glass, mind.

They WOULD notice that the bodywork has been painted in Lava Orange though, and whilst that wasn’t an option from Solihull, there are touches showing that it knows where it came from. Wide wings have been applied both at the front and rear of the 90, with integrated vents and exaggerated, bare bolting. A black X-Lander grille matches the black roof and wheel arches and adorns a body-coloured accent as it sits above a stainless steel bumper with added lights.

On the topic of lights, the headlights are updated to Diamond Bright LEDs. Walking around the vehicle from front to back you’ll notice the subtle stainless steel bonnet vents match those on the wings. The 20-inch Mondial alloys will catch your eye too, in Volcanic Black with a fine Lava Orange edging. At the back, the Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover sits centre stage.

Further down sit toughened rubber mud flaps and a Defender boot sill plate.

The stock exhaust has been replaced with Kahn’s subtle, matte-black stain-

less steel twin Crosshair system with exhaust shields, adding a really smart touch to the rear end.

The End Edition is a balance between both extremes of the Defender spectrum, and whilst the retina-assaulting paint on this one may not appeal to archetypical ‘Fender fans, not all End Editions received such eccentric colouration. And even in more sullen hues, it likely won’t appeal in the same way more traditional versions have done

ever since they were born in One Ten guise in 1983.

But this only enforces the Defender’s status as a behemoth. Yes, this particular one would look out of place up to its wheel nuts in Welsh countryside, but there are plenty that would look at home. The End Edition highlights the diversity of what is arguably the most iconic vehicle to emerge from Solihull – and like or loathe this one, you’ll always love a Defender. We all will.

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After the ups and downs of the mountainous roads, the beautiful scenery and the effervescent culture, Ruby and co. are leaving Guatemala to try their luck in Belize Words: Jenny Bright Pictures: Gavin Lowrie

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Left: Few places get closer to paradise than Caye Caulker, a small island in the Caribbean blessed with sandy beaches and an abundance of wildlife Below: Trust Jen and Gav to find Ruby a Land Rover garage that serves Yorkshire Tea. The Belizean garage is run by Graham Herbert and his wife, Joyce, while their two mechanics, Amir Contreras and Dwayne Garnett, made sure Ruby was in good shape for her final miles

ith only one more night in Guatemala, the trio of travellers camped in the jungle, before making the short journey to Melchor de Mencos where they crossed into Belize.

‘We’ve loved our time in Guatemala,’ says Jen. ‘It’s a colourful, vibrant and incredibly friendly country in spite of all its hardships. We’ve loved the wonderful people and the landscapes!’

After a very simple border crossing, Gav noticed something immediately familiar in Belize.

‘It was like stepping into the Caribbean! English is the spoken language and the Queen’s head is on the money!’

In the customs office, the official spoke enthusiastically about Prince Harry’s visit to the country in 2012, and there was a Union Jack painted on the wall behind him, with a welcome message to the Royal.

After sorting the paperwork to allow Ruby into Belize, and sorting insurance for her, she led the way to San Ignacio on the banks of the Macal River. This is where camp was made for the first couple of nights, with Jen and Gav visiting local markets and more Mayan ruins nearby at Xuanantunich.

‘We caught a hand-cranked ferry over the river before walking about a mile to the site,’ says Jen. ‘It was much less touristy than Tikal in Guatemala. We shared it with only a few groups of people. We spent a good few hours there.’

Soon the time came to move on, and for the first time in a while this meant that Ruby was set for some pampering,

as Gav and Jen caught a boat to Caye Caulker – an island just off the coast of Belize City. The plan was for Ruby to be checked out at a Land Rover garage in Central Farm, not far from San Ignacio, to make sure she was well for the last leg of the trip.

‘We were greeted by a wonderful Liverpudlian accent,’ Jen says. ‘This was Joyce, who owns the garage with her husband Graham. He was a wonderful character from Wales, who was full of stories to tell about so many things!’

After listening to a few stories about the former drugs plane by the shopfront to the story of Graham’s Land Rover that escorted Princess Margaret around Belize, Joyce gave the guys a tour of her British shop.

‘There were things we hadn’t seen for such a long time,’ coos Gav. ‘Yorkshire tea bags! There was mint sauce, crumpets, Eccles cake, baked beans – it was great. We went around oohing and aahing and stroking things as Joyce watched and laughed!’

Having bonded instantly with their Belizean-based Brits, the group went out for lunch before Gav and Jen hopped aboard a chicken bus destined for Belize City. Or so they thought. After only a few miles into the journey the bus’s engine began to belch smoke until the driver demanded everyone ‘Evacuate!’ and retreat to a safe distance.

‘A passing taxi driver slowly drove past, and in his wonderful accent,’ chuckles Jenny, ‘he shouted “Mon look! The bus is on fire!” whilst laughing his head off. Good business for taxis I guess!’

Eventually another bus arrived and everyone piled onto it and this time it

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Above: Not in service – the abandoned former drugs plane situated outside the Belizean Land Rover garage made it all the way to Belize City without any difficulties. The following day, Jen and Gav caught a quaint water taxi from the marina. Three-quarters of an hour later, they were across the water and on Caye Caulker.

‘The water was a beautiful aqua green,’ says Gav. ‘It was so clear, and as we approached the island some dolphins swam in front of the boat and led us in!’

Caye Caulker is a small limestone coral island in the Caribbean Sea, and proudly boast a motto of go slow. After dismounting onto the island, Jen and Gav sauntered to the little guesthouse they would be staying in for the next three nights. From their spot they could see the sea – no surprise when the island is small enough to circumnavigate in an hour.

‘We went to visit Caveman Tours,’ recalls Jen. ‘We had booked a snorkelling trip with them for the following day. We started chatting to them and before we knew it they’d bought us a local beer called Belkin and we heard all about Gerald’s long career in the police force.

He was in the process of retiring and coming to help out his brother-in-law with the tours.’

After getting the return round in and chin-wagging for a few hours, it was time to eat. With plenty of choice on the small island, the setting played a big part in the decision, and they ate at a sports bar overlooking the sea with the sand in their toes. Whilst dinner

was eaten, Tsunami Nick was playing live in the bar, but his music wasn’t as overwhelming as his name suggested and Jen and Gav turned in after his first few songs.

Returning to Caveman Tours the following day, Gerald introduced the couple to Harry and George – the tour’s captain and guide.

‘This was the best snorkelling trip we have ever done,’ recalls Jen. ‘We were a group of ten on the boat with our two guides, and we stopped so many times I lost count! We stopped at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley, Coral Gardens and many, many more!’

‘They were all so different,’ Gav adds.

‘In Shark Ray Alley we swam with tens of nurse sharks who surrounded our boat! Nurse sharks are okay, they’re slow-moving bottom-dwellers who are harmless to humans – they can be huge though! They can grow up to fourteen feet and will bite if attacked – we gave them space just to be safe!’

Other than nurse sharks, there were plenty of stingrays throughout the excursion, and Jen wasn’t too fond of these.

‘All I could think about when they were swimming beneath me was the sad end of Steve Irwin, so I had a quick look at them and swam away quickly!’

In and amongst the coral of Caye Caulker there is a wide variety of bold colours – of both fish and the coral beds. With the guides leading the way and diving down to point things out to the group, there was plenty to see. One

of the finds was a leatherback sea turtle near a shipwreck. The biggest of the turtle family, leatherbacks can grow up to seven feet long, and it was a highlight to see one swimming around.

‘Another highlight was swimming with a trio of manatees,’ exclaims Jen. ‘We’d never seen them before, and they’re huge! It was wonderful to watch them whilst they grazed on the tropical sea plants, and occasionally went up for air.’

The final item on the snorkelling trip was to a spot that was home to seahorses and tarpons. Tarpons are large fish that can make spectacular leaps into the air, and holding sardines between their fingers, the snorkelers fed them and saw this up close.

When the three nights were up, it was back to San Ignacio to collect Ruby from the care of Graham and his boys. Ruby had had a full service, and the hub seal and clutch master cylinder had been replaced. As a thank you, Jen and Gav took Graham and Joyce for lunch, and they received an invitation to a local boxing event the following evening. It was a charity event that featured both professional and amateur fighters.

‘We had the best seats in the house, we were eye-to-eye with the boxers in the ring! The crowd were really into it, especially when a Belizean fighter was in the ring!

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A Real Life Saver

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There are many aspects of working on a Land Rover that can be awkward.

Most are easy enough mechanically, but parts can be difficult to reach.

These tricky spots require the use of torches and work lights and, well, add tools into the mix and you very quickly run out of hands.

Work lamps can be useful here, but they often lack the precision required.

You could try holding a torch in your mouth, but like most things you see in films it just isn’t as good.

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When you go on an adventure, you seem to worry more about your Landy than you do yourself. Stop that. Your Landy can carry what you need, over things it needn’t climb. It’ll just keeps going. Most of the time. But you can fix it, because you grew up playing with Meccano, Lego or even K’Nex. Basically, as long as you’re there for your good old Land Rover, it’ll be there for you.

If you’re on a far-flung adventure with your Landy you could be gone for hours, even days, and supplies are vital and space is at a premium. When it comes to water, instead of packing multiple bottles of the stuff, just pack the LifeSaver Jerrycan.

It’s an 18.5-litre jerry can with filtration technology that kills over 99% of bacteria, cysts and viruses in dirty water. So wherever you and your Green Oval’d chum get stuck, you’ll have safe drinking water. Simply fill the jerry can with water from anything from a lake, stream or river, pump through up to three litres a minute and then pour into a clean cup for a refreshing drink. Plus, it looks just like the jerry cans you put fuel in, which is cool. Just don’t confuse the two. Find out more at iconlifesaver.com

LEDs that shine exactly where you’re looking. There’s also a red LED that helps preserve night-adjusted vision – ideal when pitching a tent after dark.

Both colours have high and low settings, and Fred LED head torches are available for £34.95 and can be found at www.whitbyandco.co.uk.

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Most people have a work light or a torch in their garage, or even in the back of the Landy, but for quick checks and roadside inspections they can be a bit much. What would be ideal in these situations is a compact torch that could fit on a keyring and doesn’t look like it came out of a Christmas cracker.

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Picture this: you’re driving in the darkness of night, with only a few miles to go on the rocky jungle trail before you reach your stopover. And it’s raining.

Not ideal, but you and the Landy are plugging away. Then a bulb blows, and your already limited vision is cut in half. You get out and head around the back to get your screwdriver and a spare. Water is coming down in sheets as you reach into the storage net and pull out a bulb and your Trakke Gask Tool Roll.

Undoing the roll, you calmly retrieve the required ‘driver from its place

pocket-sized and versatile. With two light modes – high and dimmable – it doesn’t have to cover the 110m range all the time, and the lockable on/off switch makes it easy to use.

The Starkey is impact resistant from a metre drop; has a three-level power indicator and comes with a USB charger. For full details of this tiny titan, visit nightsearcher.co.uk.

among the row of smaller pockets, re-fold the pliers et al in their neat package. A few moments later, you’re back, replacing the screwdriver quickly and easily before heading back to the driver’s seat.

You’re wet and a bit muddy, but not stressed. Nothing about that situation was ideal, but thanks to your Gask, you got it done without any fumbling through the disorganised mess your ride-come-residence has become.

Sometimes it’s the small victories.

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After a stellar night at the boxing event, a visit was paid to more Mayan ruins – this time at Cahal Pech. It was a palatial site, having been a hilltop home for an elite family of the Mayan era.

‘We left San Ignacio after saying farewell to Graham and Joyce,’ tells Jen. ‘Having left the garage we made a stop at the Belize Zoo. ‘It was started in 1983 in an attempt to house wild animals that had been used in documentary films. After realising that locals were largely unaware of the animals they shared their country with, the zoo began to grow. Today, the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Centre exhibits over 175 animals and more than 45 native species.’

Running on donations, the zoo provides homes for orphaned and rescued animals, plus those born there.

‘The zoo was beautifully laid out in the jungle, and you could really get close to the animals,’ Gav relays. ‘We saw so many animals, from big cats like jaguars and ocelots, to the national animal of the tapir, plus toucans, parrots and eagles.’

Not having seen enough animals in one day, the crew were camping at a community monkey sanctuary. After joining a tour of the sanctuary and feeding a couple of monkeys, spotting iguanas and crocodiles along the way, it was finally time to set camp and go to sleep.

With only one more stop on their agenda in Belize, the next morning Ruby was laden and led the way to Orange Walk near the Mayan site of Lamanai. Here, camp was set near to the banks of a river full of crocodiles.

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kept a lookout for wildlife from the roof tent. Mr P, who ran the site, took the time to share details of the animals in the local area, spoke about the local community and then livened things up a little.

‘He threw raw chicken onto the bank and we watched in awe,’ recalls Gav. ‘Three crocodiles circled and eventually edged towards to food. Suddenly there was a huge commotion and splash, and both me and Jen panicked and legged it to the lodge!’

In the lodge, it seemed that it wasn’t making a dash for Jen and Gav, but had been spooked by another crocodile that had spooked it and it threw itself back into the river.

The next morning, after a 38-mile boat journey down the river, Jen and Gav took in the ruins at Lamanai. This was the first tour they had taken on land, and it was very crowded – both on the boat and for the tour of the ruins.

‘On the boat ride we enjoyed animal spotting in the jungle,’ says Jen. ‘We spotted a baby croc, plenty of birds and some bats.

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unexcavated until the mid 1970s, and archaeological work has focused on the investigation and restoration of the larger structures, namely the Mask Temple, Jaguar Temple and High Temple.

‘The High Temple lived up to its name,’ jokes Gav. ‘It gave us a wonderful view over the whole of the site, the jungle and a nearby lagoon. It was breathtaking to behold.’

Sadly, Ruby and co. have come to the end of their time in Belize as they head to the border with Mexico, then meandering back to the USA with around six weeks before Ruby’s shipping date back to UK. With the end of this amazing adventure looming, the time in Belize has meant a lot to Jen. ‘We have both loved Belize and would highly recommend it. The scenery is lush, beautiful and green. The wildlife is wonderful. The people are simply brilliant – kind, funny, charming and helpful even in the face of poverty. We should never forget how very privileged we are to travel to other people’s homes and share their resources. We should always travel with humility and appreciate the opportunity.’

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Words and Pictures: Nicky Smith

The 110 is still proving to be a testing soul to rebuild, but ultimately it’s no match for Nicky Smith, as he continues towards project completion

had a week off work, and began by drinking my cuppa whilst taking the first wheel off the 110. My first target was to weld up the new chassis I’d fitted, so out came the tools – big hammers and clamps – to shape the metal around the old chassis, enabling an easier and stronger weld.

I used old wood to keep the lower part of the chassis flap in place, jacked it up and gently lowered it down into position. It was a tight fit and before I knew it I was welding merrily.

Soon it was all done, and a bit of a grind down meant it was bang on. After applying underseal, I moved to the other side for more of the same.

Three people had to talk to me whilst I was under the 110 – two neighbours and the postman. It turns out he’s a Landy nut, and sat down for a ten-minute chat.

Having the major welding behind me was nice. The rest of the build felt like plain sailing with the rot gone.

A friend gifted me a half-leather interior that I could modify so the front seats fit the 110 and drive in some comfort! This was a bonus as I’d been looking for better seats. The fact they were free meant I didn’t mind adjusting them. The rear seats will be made into a

Above Left: Always one for improvising, Nicky used old wood in order to keep the chassis flap in place whilst welding continued

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Far Left: Fuel tank off and prior to Nicky’s Picasso session...

Left: ...And here’s the fuel tank after our man gets his hands on the thing

garage bench for tea drinking, although I don’t have a garage yet, but it’s a must wherever we move.

On a supposed day off from the 110, I noticed the fuel tank needed painting.

Whilst I was there I decided to give it a once over. The rusty pipe broke off – so I added one to my list – but it looked better once it was painted.

As I was out on the driveway I decided to sort the wiring for the rear lights. This started with fishing out the rubber that protected the wiring loom from inside the chassis, and after a few blue minutes I managed to do so. Once I had it out I could correct it, which took all of thirty seconds with just two flat-headed screwdrivers.

Looking at the wires I realised I hadn’t taken notice of what went where when I removed them. I bailed again and decided to take the dog for a walk in the woods.

It was a cold morning when I went to fetch the parts to get the 110 running again and in a long story that involves a trainee bus driver on country lanes, a partially stocked stockroom, yet more traffic and a horse riding school, what should’ve been a ninety-minute jaunt took just over twice that.

Finally home, I fitted the new pipe to the fuel tank. All five screws easily came undone on the old part. It was replaced along with the new gasket and off under I went. Soon enough the tank was in place with the fuel pipes attached.

Next, I set my attention to the nearside spring seat. It was okay, so I hadn’t replaced it when I did the other side, but I thought if I am going to do this, I may as well do it right.

It took mere minutes to undo the shock, pop the spring out and grind the old bolts off before putting it back together. I then took away the axle stands the whole chassis had been resting on for weeks and for the first time since changing the suspension Pukka sat on his own rubber... lopsided.

It doesn’t look much in pictures, but there is a definite lean to the nearside of an inch or two. It may be the spring or shock, but both are new and fitted as they should be.

In all honestly, after the type of day it had been I was not surprised – nor bothered. So I went to the petrol station and grabbed some diesel to see if I could get it running again.

I didn’t prime the pump or bleed the fuel system, because I’d taped up the end of each fuel pipe as I removed it from the tank. I just went for it using what was already in the lines.

It had been a few weeks since it was last started up, so I turned the key to

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the preheat setting for a good twenty seconds, then clicked it forward once more and it fired into life! After a few seconds I increased the revs a bit so that if any air in the system did work its way through, it’d hopefully keep going until the diesel hit home again, self-bleeding as it went.

I needn’t have worried as it ran fine and true with no hiccups and surprisingly no smoke from cold. There is only clean fuel in there now so maybe the fuel I took out of it was really old.

Chuffed in the driver’s seat, I got out to see a small puddle of diesel on the floor under the bulkhead.

I traced it to a small split in the brittle fuel line that must have happened when I was messing around with the tank at the back as I worked on the chassis.

I just taped it up for now, and I will replace all of the fuel lines from front to back during the build.

I used my week off well. All of the major structural work is now done so now comes the more enjoyable mechanical bits. I still have to finish undersealing the whole chassis, but the rot has been dealt with and the rest will be plain sailing because I now have a good base to build upon.

Back working, I couldn’t tend to Pukka as readily. I had a few hours one afternoon, so I took a look at his wheels.

They were standard military issue with coats of green, grey and sand with some sort of sticky black thrown in, too.

Out came the sanding brush for the end of the drill and I carefully took the worst of the rough edges away. After a good wipe down, I got out the grey oxide paint.

I haven’t decided what colour the final product will be yet so, these will be left in primer for now until the tough decision is made!

The reason I wasn’t sure what colour it would be is because I had a tin of green in the shed and thought that I’d use that.

I tried it on one of the wheels and I was wrong. I stood back to admire my

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Above: Looking at the nearside spring seat, the old one was removed with the bolts grinded off. The new one was quickly put in to sit with the replacement spring and shock. However, even while all this was fitted correctly, Pukka seems to have developed a minor tilt to the one side...

Below: Nicky gets to work on the wheels, but is unsure on the final colour. Grey oxide primer it is for now

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handy work and instantly I didn’t like it at all.

I wondered if it was because it was wet, so I let it dry out. I still didn’t like it. No harm no foul, I just dug out the sander and the grey oxide and soon they were a matching set again.

It was a Sunday morning and after viewing a house we went for a walk in Derbyshire. Whilst on said walk we called and made an offer on the house, and after brief negotiation our offer was accepted!

Back home I needed a bit of downtime, because I was so excited. As there was an hour or so of daylight left I naturally headed to the 110 to see what I could get done. The first thing that came into sight was the tank guard I’d bought. Pukka didn’t have one when I bought him, but a brand new one came up at a price I couldn’t miss so I decided to treat him.

It’s only four bolts after all so it would be a quick job. Wrong. It took all of the remaining light to shape and fit the thing, with the bolts going up and down on both ends more times than I could count.

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Above Left: Always on the lookout for a bargain, the old axle Nicky acquired provided the ideal platform to put the new radius arm bushes into Above Right: You can tell when Nicky has been around these parts Right: Nicky utilises state-of-the-art tools at all times There was some swearing, I must admit, that became maniacal laughter after a while. I pried, pushed, pulled and lifted it to get around the mountings it fitted on and finally it was all in place and I could slowly bolt it down.

It looks good though and I’m glad I’ve fitted it as it finishes off the back end nicely. Yes, it is underneath where no one else should see it, but I know it’s right under there now.

Remember not long ago when I was unsure about continuing this project?

Well, that is definitely over. After a few days rest, Pukka brought a smile to my face as I opened up the rear door of it early one morning and realised I had missed the old boy more than I thought.

First off, I started the old boy up to warm him through. The battery was hooked up and I thought it would be flat. It surprised me to hear him fire up straight up away after a few seconds of preheating. With a smile on my face I patted the dashboard well done before getting out and fetching the old axle I had bought a few weeks ago.

I had no need for this axle nor anything on it. But, it came up at the right money and because I had to change the bushes in the front radius arms, I figured it would be easier to do that to a set that wasn’t on the 110. Then it

would just be a case of changing them over once it was done.

But before any of this could happen, I had to get them off that axle. WD40’s a good friend and the bolts had been getting liberal doses of it over the last couple of weeks. The first side came off quite easily while the other side took more effort, but after a few choice words, the second radius arm was free.

Now to remove those tired old bushes...

I haven’t a bearing press nor a press of any kind, so I looked up the easiest way to remove them online. Using a chisel, a screwdriver and a hammer I set to work, cleaning the muck from around the bush edges and then slotting the screwdriver between the bush’s metal rim and the radius arm itself.

A few hard whacks and the screwdriver was down the side forcing the bush in on itself so with another set of whacks of the hammer to the bush itself, it was free and clear.

‘This is easy’, I thought to myself, as the second bush dropped out as easily as the first.

That was where the fun ended.

Could I get the buggers out of the second arm? Nope. They were stuck and I had to get creative.

By creative I mean brutal. I dug out the chisel and began smashing the damned things, missing the chisel and hitting my hand instead quite often.

I battled through the pain because those damned bushes were coming out whether they wanted to or not.

Sure enough, after about ten minutes they were free and the only cost was a throbbing hand.

I then took them into the back garden, and got out the drill and brush wheel and managed to remove the years of rust, dirt and old paint. Then it was time to put the first coat of Hammerite on.

Here’s a tip – don’t leave Hammerite in a cold shed if you want to use it because it thickens, and you end up stirring it for an age.

It doesn’t take long to slap some paint around, so whilst I was waiting for the first side to dry I went back to the 110 to refit the accelerator pedal properly after the footwell refit. I had a shortage of nuts and bolts and the ones I used were a little long – until I’d finished and got the grinder out.

With that done I ran back around to the paint shop to put a coat on the next side of the arms, and when finished they looked good! When they dried off I couldn’t get the new bushes in for love nor money. I poked, sandpapered and scrubbed to no avail. Luckily a friend has access to a big press and agreed to help out!

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So I sat there on the driveway, cross-legged on a piece of cardboard with my multimeter in one hand, a wad of cabling in the other and a perpetually confused look on my face.

I managed to get the rear side lights, the brake lights and the hazards working. The hazards worked so well that they come on whenever you indicate, so I figured I had a crossed wire somewhere – like those in my head.

My backside was cold by now and my hands numb, so I called it a day, chucking the tools back into the shed before emigrating inside.

Next time out the back of the Land Rover looked like a bomb had hit it, and it was far past time to sort it out. I tidied the tools away, then had a sweep out before I popped my funky new seats back in and covered up.

I won’t be doing any serious off-roading in it, so comfort is going to be key with this one. As much comfort as you can get in a 110, anyway.

I had noticed that the rear Salisbury (I think) was very rusty so I wanted to grind it back to see if it was still viable.

When I say very rusty, I really do mean so rusty that I thought I would go all the way through to the inside of it by the time I finished. I chiselled as well as grinding, and to my disappointment the rust kept falling away in big chunks.

There were no leaks, which surprised me, but I had convinced myself that the diff must be out of oil, so I had a quick look. I found crystal clear oil. Seeing as the worst of the rust was sorted I sprayed it all black again.

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serious thought into the long-term aim of the project, I’m leaning towards an overlander feel so I suppose I should go down the Tdi route, too.

After yet another morning spent in Derbyshire, I spent the afternoon looking after Pukka.

Fitting new clips to the 110’s air filter, finally giving the old engine the air the way it was supposed to, I turned the key and he fired up instantly.

I stood looking into the engine bay trying to decide if it was possible to move the battery in there – to save

modifying the passenger seat to access the current box. But where would I mount the battery under the already crowded bonnet?

After checking over all three doors it seems they all need extensive work, so I’ll replace them. I have the bottoms of the front doors, but will need a rear door as well as both door tops... best get bargain hunting again!

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Below: There’s a good bit of deliberation still to be done on Pukka and the direction of his rebuild, including whether or not to fit a Tdi unit instead of the original motor

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his month, in the continuing story of Team Syncro Racing (TSR) and its quest for racing royalty, we look at its final preparations before they headed to the start line of the Ultra4 King of France event, held over the 18-20 May. While making good progress, the team’s push towards race-ready status

wasn’t without hurdles. But considering Team Syncro Racing had started January with just a bare shell, the efforts of all the crew were becoming clear to see.

‘The last stages of the build had been very time consuming,’ gestures Shabs Piercy, TSR driver and owner of Syncro Gearboxes. ‘Nothing was straightforward and although we made some great progress, we also had to take steps back along the way.’

One of the biggest developments in the run up to the competition – and quite a crucial one for racing – was the fitting of the engine, in this case a Td6 unit, made possible with the assistance of Marcus Williams, the man tasked with sitting alongside Shabs as co-driver for King of France.

They managed to get the engine up and running, with the wiring, pipework and plumbing of the unit all following in quick succession.

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TRUST Above: The fuel tank was specially made by K2 Fabrications, incorporating a double skin Right: EBC brakes were used, and supplied by Defender Upgrades ‘We were literally building as we went along,’ says Shabs. ‘It was a constant game of fitting, refitting, testing and tweaking to make sure that everything worked as planned. Remember none of us had done this before, so it was a massive learning experience too. Hearing the engine fire up was a great boost of motivation for us.’

Thankfully, the team have had a lot of support from experienced and veteran racers to help guide them, including Paul and Ryan Dunn of Team Short Circuit, who travelled up on the May Day Bank Holiday to lend their invaluable advice and expertise.

To make sure they meet race regulations the fuel tank needed to be double-skinned. The arrival of the bespoke fuel tank outer skin made by K2 Fabrications was custom-made to specifications for the team.

With the truck starting to take shape, the next task was to make sure it could stop as well as go! EBC pads with drilled and grooved discs were supplied

by Gareth Williams at Defender Upgrades. Gareth went the extra mile as a sponsor, ensuring that the brake setup was delivered to the team on a Saturday to allow important progress to continue.

Final work required a lot of bolts and cable ties. A-Series Spares in

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Derbyshire supplied a load of fasteners just in time, which meant that all the panel work could be bolted up neatly and securely.

The team were hoping to have progressed with the build sufficiently enough to start focusing on the cosmetics of the truck, with a lick of paint and fresh decals, but with time running out, the team ended up racing with an almost rat-look race truck.

TSR used the King of France race to really test the truck and put it through its paces, allowing them to identify where they need to make amendments before stripping the truck back and having it painted.

‘Here at TSR HQ we always like to be positive, so with the build not even fin-

ished we ventured forward and booked the crossing into France and planned the journey,’ says Kim, TSR member.

‘We were facing the prospect of it being built en route, but we were optimistic that we’d make it to the start line!’

As this issue went to print, the truck was still far from completion, and having driven no more than a few yards. Some early running issues got the team worried and there were clearly more than a few teething problems.

Will Team Syncro Racing make it to France? Will they get the truck ready for the start line? Find out in our August issue and in the meantime, follow Team Syncro Racing on their adventure through Facebook. Search ‘Team Syncro Racing’.

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hen starting out in the world of motoring, you quickly realise how expensive it can be to insure your first vehicle, even if it’s the sort of machine that will make your entrance to college or university a memorable one for all the wrong reasons.

Sadly, insurance premiums for young adults out there are never going to be cheap, but you can at least have some say in just how expensive your insurance is going to be.

For example, you could look at vehicles which are cheaper to get behind the wheel of.

Most of the time this will take you down the route of looking at, say, a Toyota Aygo. Because let’s face it, there’s no way you could possibly afford a Land Rover... is there?

You’d be surprised. Right now, you could buy a tidy 10-year-old Toyota Aygo for as little as £3000. But you could also buy an early non-turbo diesel version of the Land Rover 90 for the same amount. Okay, so you’d be trading electric windows for an

eardrum-bleeding racket, but then you could end up with something similar to what we have pictured to the right, in which case you’ve got a soft-top workhorse with bags of character and substantially more attitude than the shoebox of an Aygo.

Food for thought, surely?

These early 90s aren’t just one of the cheapest Land Rovers around to insure – in this case Adrian Flux can get a 20-year-old in from as little as £1050 – but they are also vehicles that are starting to become very popular with collectors.

They are after all the earliest iterations of the iconic Defender, and therefore worth keeping hold of.

Just think, you, or your youth of a son or daughter, could run this vehicle as a daily driver before taking it off the road for a restoration later down the line, and in the process reaping all the money back from those days when you first started driving it.

They say when you get your driving licence it’s the pass to freedom. While that may be true, the saying is probably

far more applicable when you’re talking about a Land Rover.

Whether it be carrying your mates down to the beach, or packing up the camping gear and heading off to Europe for the summer, few vehicles at this price will rival the flexibility a Land Rover will give you.

And that’s why, if we were looking for our first slice of motoring, we’d turn to the trusty Green Oval badge first.

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Series I (1948-1958) If 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) In 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 collec-

tor’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.

£5000-£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

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Series III (1971-1985) Following on from the Series IIA, the Series III emerged in 1971 with a few cosmetic tweaks and safety features 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) Possibly 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 when you and your mates are in the pub.

To mimic the civvy Series machines,

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) Only 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?

Ninety/One Ten (1983-1990) The 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 Tdi (1990-1998) In 1990, the Defender name emerged and for the first time it meant that no longer was a Defender being powered by a feeble hamster in a wheel.

If you’re after a 200 Defender, though, you might get a 200 unit but check whether it’s a Defender engine.

Replacing blown units with a Disco 200Tdi is popular, so check the arrangement of the turbo and manifold to see which one you’ve got.

After the 200 followed the 300Tdi, a revised version with a little more refinement, but just the same durability.

Properly maintained, they 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.

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£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 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 exclusivity over regular models

£5000-£35000 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

£2000-£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 (1990- 1998). 200Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘90-’94). 300Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘94-’98).

Pros: Excellent off-road, arguably the very best engines, old-school electrics Cons: Units are getting rare, many have been used hard; Tdi it might be, but that doesn’t mean rustproof

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Defender Td5 (1998-2007) Following 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 exam-

ples 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 (2007-2016) The 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 off-road 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...

Freelander 1 (1997-2006) We 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) Most 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.

Range Rover Classic (1970-1996) The Range Rover Classic is one of those vehicles that you could theoretically still use everyday, even now 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.

£5000-£20000 Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (1998-2007). Td5 2.5 5cyl turbo-diesel.

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

£10000-£35000 Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (2007-2016). 2.4 TDCi (‘07-’12), 2.2 TDCi (‘12-’16).

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

£500-£3000 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-£20000 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

£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

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Range Rover P38A (1994-2002) Many 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 start to look like a cartoon bill.

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) Compared 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.

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£800-£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

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Range Rover L405 (2012-present) If 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) Much 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.

RR Sport 2 (2013-present) The second-generation Range Rover Sport has also been on a diet to save over 400kg, just like the current daddy Range Rover, the L405.

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.

RR Evoque (2011-present) When the Range Rover Evoque was launched, it signalled JLR’s intent on hitting the masses. And given that the Evoque was their fastest-selling vehicle for a number of years, they clearly hit the brief, even if it wasn’t for the purist.

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.

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.

The floppier Convertible was launched in 2016, and there’s also a three- and five-door version. We say stick to the latter, and avoid the 2WD model. What’s a Range Rover without four-wheel-drive?

Range Rover Velar (2017-present) And so the Range Rover family welcomes its fourth model, confidently making it the most prominent of Land Rover’s sub brands.

It’s a vehicle we will be giving our driven verdict on in the very near future, but for the meantime, we do know this much: the Velar is a fine-looking craft and is based upon the same architecture as the Jaguar F-Pace.

It has greater off-road ability than the

aforementioned (good for Green Oval enthusiasts) and it is available with a wide choice of engines, most of which combine good economy with usable everyday performance.

The interior is Land Rover’s most advanced cabin to date, with other models expected to follow the Velar in due course.

Other than that, you do pay a premium for the suave looks...

£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 RR

£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

£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

£44000-£90000 Versions: D180 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel, D240 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel, D300 3.0-litre 6cyl turbo-diesel, P250 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol, P300 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol, P380 3.0-litre 6cyl petrol.

Pros: Very stylish, interior, choice of engines, driven verdict soon...

Cons: Could hurt the bigger Sport and L405. Prices stretch to near £100K

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Discovery 1 (1989-1998) The 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) Following 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) The 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) Launched 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) Brought in to replace the ageing 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 to carry a green oval.

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.

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£700-£10000 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

£1000-£6000 Versions: Td5 2.5 5cyl turbo-diesel, 4.0 V8.

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

£5800-£40000 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-£76000 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-£50000 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 top models

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A family-run business with 40 years experience working with Land Rovers Unit 1C, Samlet Road, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9AG www.swanseavale4x4.co.uk swanseavale4x4@aol.com • 01792 702022

Specialist in Land Rover Gearboxes and Transfer Boxes rebuilds and overhauls, based in Coventry Established since 1994 reconditioning Land Rover transmissions Stock items available with next day delivery across the UK Prices start from £250 Trade enquires welcome

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Specialist Land Rover and 4x4 Stockists Parts and accessories for a range of models, from Series II to Range Rover Sport Free Standard Shipping on UK Mainland Webshop Orders* Visit www.psautoparts-store.co.uk Call 01622 891777 * Minimum order £10

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Unit C17, Ditchling Common, West Sussex, BN6 8SG

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LRS Engineering Loony about Landys!

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BENINGTON 4X4 CENTRE Independent mechanics specialising in both Land Rovers and Range Rovers

36 years of 4x4 servicing

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Independent Land Rover Specialists Parts, Accessories and Off-Road Equipment

West England

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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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Quality used 4x4 diesels from a family run business.

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Steve Parkers Ltd

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USED LAND ROVERS FOR SALE Series I

Series II/IIA

Series I 86” (1954). Chassis 644. 2.0 petrol. Four owners.

Resprayed. Detachable metal work blasted, galvanised and lacquered. New hood, interior. £24995. Norwich, East Anglia.

07866 763635 04/18

Series IIA 88” 2.25 Diesel (1967). MOT Jan ‘18. Galvanised chassis. Fairey overdrive. Dixon Bate adjustable tow bar. New door tops, bottoms, side skirts.

Matching VINs. £3300. Rochester, Kent. 07478 116660 11/17

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Series IIA 88” 2.5 Tdi (1969).

69,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. Tax exempt. Recent improvements: reconditioned engine, clutch, new starter motor, springs.

Overdrive. £5900. Northampton. 07711 381216 03/17

Series II 88” Soft Top (1960).

Galvanised chassis, 200Tdi engine, resprayed body, Syncro slickshift, Wright Off-Road Acoustic Mat System, tax exempt. £8000. Mid Wales.

07580 394885 11/17

Series II 109” Hard Top. Bought as a project, but no time to complete. No keys, but ignition is apart so starts and drives. Good engine. Chassis needs welding.

Diesel. £1500. Mayfield, Staffs.

07956 980567 07/18

Series III

Series I 80” Mobile Welder (1951). One of just 113 made.

Lincoln 150 welder included.

Centre PTO. 2.0-litre petrol. V5 and Heritage Certificate present. £17500 ono. Burton on Trent, Staffs. 07973 682402 07/18

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” (1962). 2.25 petrol. Tax exempt. New clutch, master and slave. New exhaust, props, rear diff, distributor, wiper motors. Free-wheeling hubs. £4000 ono. Huddersfield, West Yorks. 07545 889108 10/17

Series IIA 88” (1961). 86,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘18. Original 2.25 petrol engine and chassis, unmolested example. Two owners. Faultless drive. Rare ‘catflap’ hard-top. £8250. Keston, Kent.

07745 034137 03/18

Series III 88” 2.25 Petrol (1976).

Very famous previous owner.

Hard Top. Two sets of keys. £10000.

Manchester.

07860 683794 06/18

Series I 80” V8 Trialer (1951).

3.5 V8, strong gearbox, four-speed unit. Could use an overdrive for road. Mot till Sept.

Tax exempt. Rebuilt steering box. £5500. Southampton, Hants. 07979 976285 07/18

Series IIA SW (1972).

2.25 diesel.

Starts, runs and drives.

MOT’d. Solid old Landy. £4250.

Conwy, North Wales.

07957 191484 06/18

Series II 88” Fully Restored (1960). MOT May ‘18. New three-quarter chassis, bulkhead repaired, engine rebuilt. G’box recon’d, new door tops, seals, fuel tank, shocks etc. £7995. Ely, Cambs. 07912 436395 04/18

Series IIA 88” Truck Cab. 2.25-litre diesel with overdrive.

New factory chassis and running gear some time ago. Sound mechanics, dry stored some years. £5250 ono. York. 07968 056464 06/18

Series III 109” Station Wagon (1972). 22,758 miles. MOT July ‘18. 2.5 NA diesel, Kenlowe fan.

Chassis, bulkhead excellent.

New radiator. Free-wheeling hubs. £5800 ono. Nottingham.

07833 684472 10/17

Series III 88” (1973). 101,328 miles. Solid chassis, bulkhead.

2.25 petrol. Tax exempt (MOT exempt from May). New carb, alternator, HT leads and electronic ignition. £8900. Tadley, Hants.

07881 913711 01/18 Series III 88” Truck Cab (1980) Petrol Chassis gone Superb original body in green Ready for new chassis £1500 ono York 01904 700277 07968 056464

LR 101 Forward Control GS model MOT £12500 Southampton 02380 860843 – Evenings 06/18

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Defender 90 Td5 SW (1999).

110,000 miles. Full nut and bolt restoration in 2016, including new paint and engine. Momo steering wheel. Immobiliser, green tint glass. £12000 ono.

Kent. 07799 602410 06/18

Defender 90 Td5 (2000).

84,000 miles. County Station Wagon. Four-seater. Nice condition. Two keys, power steering. £12990 no VAT. Rossendale Valley 4x4, Bacup, Lancs.

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Defender 90 Td5 Hi Cap Pick Up (2003) £5500 Southampton 02380 860843 – Evenings

Series III 109” Pick-Up (1979).

2.6 6cyl petrol. 87,000 miles.

MOT Oct ‘18. Free-wheeling hubs. New clutch, seals for g’box, engine crank. Chassis, bulkhead good. £5995 ono. Crediton, Devon. 07784 227307 03/18

Defender 90 Td5 Black Limited Edition (2006). 76,000 miles.

MOT. FSH. E/W, AC, heated seats and windscreen, cubby box, black upholstery, alloys, alarm, Waxoyled. Never taken off-road. £21000. 07957 188011 07/18

Defender 90 200Tdi (1993).

141,927 miles. MOT May ‘18.

New doors, bonnet, bumper and steering wheel. Wide arches, treated chassis, BFGs. KBX grille.

Resprayed. £6500. Spalding, Lincs. 07497 080533 12/17

Series III 109” Hard Top (1981). 46,898 miles. MOT May ‘18. Rebuilt bulkhead, lots of new parts. Iveco 2.5 diesel.

Resprayed. Good chassis, no welding. £5000 ono. Plymouth, Devon. 07790 910283 09/17

Defender 90 300Tdi (1998).

120,000 miles. County Station Wagon. One of last 300s made.

Excellent chassis. Alloys. Seven seats. £11990 no VAT. Rossendale Valley 4x4, Bacup, Lancs.

01706 872182 Trade

Defender 90 Td5 Hard-Top (2002). 95,500 miles. MOT Nov ‘18. Nut and bolt restoration.

Chassis stripped, treat with Buzzweld. Brembo brakes.

Remapped. £20000. Penzance, Cornwall. 07810 544058 02/18

Series III 109” Unfinished Project (1971). 30,000 miles. 2.25 diesel. Tax exempt, MOT exempt from 20 May. Chassis good, new rear x-member. Fairey overdrive. £7500. St Helens, Merseyside.

07399 750570 04/18

Defender 90 Td5 (2006). MOT July ‘18. Under 5000 genuine miles. Original condition as one would expect of a low mileage vehicle. £16000 plus VAT. Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

07817 006297 06/18

Land Rover 90 (1986). 245,420 miles. MOT Sept ‘18. Galv chassis, rebuilt 2.5 diesel engine.

Snorkel, light bar, chequer plate and winch. Good history. £7500 ono. Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear.

07864 312691 12/17

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Defender 90 Tdi (1995). MOT March ‘18. Fully rebuilt with new chassis coated in Buzzweld. Lifted, sliders, dislo’ cones, guards, winch, cage, LEDs, bucket seats. £10000. Rhyl, North Wales.

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Defender 90 300Tdi (1993).

128,000 miles. MOT May ‘18.

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07788 463500 05/18

Defender 110 Hard-Top ‘Day Van’ (2008). 130,000 miles.

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127,000 miles. MOT’d. New clutch kit, rear x-member, EGR deleted, boost pin. Chassis and bulkhead mint. Standard farm vehicle. £4000. Saltburn, North Yorks. 07866 116735 10/17

Defender Wolf 90 XD Tdi FFR (1991). MOT July ‘18. 24v.

LEDs. Ammo tray and gun rack still installed in rear. Lowered.

Polybushed. Cambelt done. £8750. Truro, Cornwall. 07772 223312 01/18

Defender 110 Td5 Hard Top (2003). 174,500 miles. MOT March ‘18. Solid chassis, body.

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Defender 90 2.4 TDCi County Hard Top (2011). 22,000 miles. MOT till 2019. FLRSH. One owner. £21990 no VAT. Rossendale Valley 4x4, Bacup, Lancashire. 01706 872182 Trade

Defender 110 Td5 Hard Top (2008). 85,900 miles. MOT Jan ‘19. FSH. New brake pads, tyres good. Nice and clean cab. Starts and drives very well. £10500 plus VAT. Newquay, Cornwall.

07968 447795 04/18

Defender 110 Td5 SW (2005).

82,750 miles. MOT April ‘18. Half leather, LEDs, DRLs, spotlights, Grabbers, chequer plating, perfect chassis, waxoyled. Service book, two keys. £12500. Seaton, Devon. 01297 680191 03/18

Discovery 2 Td5 (2003). 65,169 miles. Full service history.

Manual. Minor front damage.

Vehicle in Italy past 10 years.

Best offers. 07432 674243. tomhardingdesign@gmail. com 12/17

Discovery 2 4.6 V8 Trail Edition (2004). LHD. Rattle in the engine, but still drives. Rare vehicle. US version of G4 truck.

Roof lining sagging. £3000 spares or repairs. Basingstoke, Hants. 07479 210200 12/17

RR Classic Tdi (1994). 109,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. V8 converted to diesel. Good general condition, not a rust box. Manual five-speed. £2750 ono. Burton Latimer, Northants.

07903 790300 07/18

Defender 110 Td5 DC Spectre Project (2002). 124,000 miles.

Puma bonnet, Mach 5 rims, 33” tyres, lifted, wider arches, Superwinch. Good engine. Long MOT. £9000. Basingstoke, Hants.

07479 210200 12/17

Discovery 2 Td5 (2000).

177,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘18.

Manual. Seven seats. Rear suspension overhauled. Tuning box, EGR removed. Welded, undersealed. £2995. Scunthorpe, Lincs. 07910 008176 02/18

Discovery 2 4.0 V8 ES (2003).

99,290 miles. Full 12 months’ MOT. Seven seats. Auto. LPG conversion. 18” alloys, twin sunroofs. £2995.

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Discovery 2 Td5 (1998).

142,000 miles. MOT April ‘18.

Seven seats. Great runner. New Grabbers. Standard susp. Slight sag in roof. Small dent on bonnet. £1850. Brierley Hill, West Mids. 07429 051045 02/18

RR Classic Soft Dash (1994).

MOT Nov ‘18. Auto. Working sunroof and air suspension. New cambelt at last service. New air springs, brake pads and oils changed. Good chassis. £6750.

York. 01904 633332 03/18

Defender 110 V8 Full Rebuild (1992). LHD. Exportable with all matching numbers. Original platform and engine. Rebuilt drivetrain. Resprayed. Dropside rear. £39995. Pershore, Worcestershire. 01905 840085 02/18

Discovery 2 Td5 Pursuit (2004). 130,900 miles. MOT Oct ‘18. Five seats. Manual. New clutch recently fitted. £3495.

Available from T&T Motors, Wakefield. 07711 065953 Trade

Discovery 2 Td5 (2000).

114,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘18.

Auto. Just serviced. Seven seats. Full respray. New front diff. Alloys. Tow bar. New PAS pipes. £1600. Peterlee, County Durham. 07888 011265 02/18

Discovery 2 Td5 (2002).

148,000 miles. 11 months’ MOT. FSH. No sunroofs. Manual. Electric windows, mirrors. New tyre.

Five seats. Solid underneath.

Tidy vehicle. . £1750. Leyland, Lancs. 07396 147335 04/18

RR Classic (1982). 57,000 miles.

Heritage certificate. Fairey overdrive. Original interior. Ziebart rustproof treatment from new.

New shocks, exhaust. £15000.

Godalming, Surrey. 07867 412893 04/18

Defender 110 300Tdi (1995).

MOT Jan ‘19. Rebuilt, galv chassis, stainless fuel tank, exhaust.

Breather kit, lifted, cranked arms, wide-angle prop, polybushed, electric fan. £9800. Gatwick, London. 07887 878866 04/18

Discovery 2 Td5 Auto (2000).

178,000 miles. MOT Sept ‘18.

Roof rack needs replacing.

Lifted, snorkel, ATs, cruise and climate control. Spots, sliders. £1900 ono. Bridgend, South Wales. 07850 323826 04/18

Discovery 2 4.0 V8 ES Auto (1999). 92,464 miles. MoT Aug ‘17. Work done: new springs, brakes, shocks, fuel pump, HT leads, spark plugs, heater and lots more. £2700 ono. Birmingham. 07548 676160 09/17

RR Classic 300Tdi Vogue S (1992). 163,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘18. Auto. Recon’d engine. New alternator. Brooklands bodykit.

Floor replaced, rear arches welded. £6250. Keston, Kent.

07745 034137 03/18

Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8 Vogue SE Auto (1995). 85,000 miles. Soft dash. Original – never welded. Every MOT, file of history. £19950 ono.

Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

07796 264004 02/18

Land Rover 110 Ex-MOD (1989). 181,000 miles. Rover V8 (from new) with LPG. Needs recommissioning and a new rear chassis. Good winter project. £2250 ono. Blackburn, Lancashire. 07834 800419 12/17

Discovery 2 Td5 Landmark (2004). 91,255 miles. MOT Oct ‘18. FSH. New clutch recently fitted. Excellent inside and out.

Seven seats. Manual. £6000 ovno. Newton Abbot, Devon.

07398 166231 04/18

Discovery 2 Td5 Auto (2003).

155,600 miles. MOT Aug ‘18.

Seven seats. A/C needs recharge.

Central locking, immobiliser.

Cruise control. Body good. New tyres. Two keys. £2695. 07966 789649 02/18

Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 Stormer (2006). 112,000 miles.

MOT Dec ‘18. Full service history.

Bentley quilted leather. £7895.

Available from T&T Motors, Wakefield. 07711 065953 Trade

RR Classic LSE (1993). 121,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘18. 3.9 V8 fitted in ‘11. New batt, rear x-member, rear floor. Undersealed. Interior good. New airbags in suspension. £6500 ono. Oakham, Rutland. 07540 106700 03/18

Land Rover 110 LS6 Chevy V8 (1989). Hard Top. Noisekiller soundproofing, Exmoor Trim acoustic carpets, County seats. £12500 ono. As featured in The Landy. Washford, Somerset.

07712 594591 11/17

Discovery 3 TDV6 SE (2005).

170,000 miles. FSH. Full heated, electric and leather seats. Cruise control. Sat-nav. Two keys. New clutch. Tow ball. Three nearly new tyres. £5500. Ripon, North Yorks. 07852 906114 04/18

Discovery 1 300Tdi (1998).

142,000 miles. MOT June ‘18.

Auto. Recon’d head and gasket, EGR blanked. Headlining is sagging, but generally solid vehicle. £1400. Solihull, Warwickshire.

07891 430624 10/17

Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 (2006). 105,600 miles. MOT till 2019. FSH. HSE model with very high spec. Black leather. £7995. Available from T&T Motors, Wakefield. 07711 065953 Trade

Range Rover P38 2.5 DHSE (2000). 108,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘18. Auto. Good history, with extensive paperwork and all MOT records. Current owner since 2005. Silver. £2750 ono.

Essex. 07952 957208 01/18

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RR P38 2.5 DSE (1996).

200,000 miles. MoT Sept ‘17.

Manual. Tow bar. Lots of £££ spent, invoices to prove it. Clean car, starts, drives well. £1495.

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. 07711 259529 09/17

RR P38 4.6 V8 Autobiography (1996). 192,000 miles. MOT March ‘19. LPG. Roof lining sagging. Electric leather seats. 20” alloys. Aluminium plating under bonnet. £2300. Bridgnorth, Shrops. 07455 893332 05/18

RR P38 4.6 V8 (2002). 83,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. FSH. Java Black with cream leather interior. Heated seats, rear entertainment, A/C. New brakes. £5750. Liverpool, Merseyside.

07703 617001 12/17

Range Rover P38 4.0 HSE V8 (2001). 125,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘18. Auto. FSH. Black leather, heated seats, climate and cruise control. New exhaust, discs, pads, HT leads. £2300. Bradford, Yorks. 07974 600958 11/17

RR Classic 6.2 V8 TD (1994).

133,338 miles. MOT May ‘18.

Pick-up conversion. Manual.

Air susp. New inner wing, sills, x-member, 3mm steel floor. £10000 ono. Ellistown, Leicestershire. 07983 991730 08/17

RR P38 4.0 V8 Westminster Edition (2002). 106,000 miles.

MOT Sept ‘17. One of 200. Auto.

Three owners. New camshaft, water pump. Cosmetic areas resprayed. £9885. Ware, Herts.

07780 000678 09/17

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Freelander 2 TD4 HSE (2007).

64,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘18.

FSH. Full black heated electric leather seats, sat-nav, electric sunroof, Bluetooth, parking sensors. £8495. Morecambe, Lancs. 07760 625038 04/18

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Trailer for Series 1 Also looks great behind a 90 or other Land Rovers! Front ladder rack, rear drop tailboard, lights, jockey wheel. £300 ono. Devon.

01548 521278

Snowplough Shown installed upon a Discovery 1, but would more easily be fitted to a 90 or 110. £300 ono.

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Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography (2010). 145,400 miles. MOT July ‘18. FSH. Facelift.

Cambelts, new tyres. Leather heated seats. 20-inch alloys. £12495. T&T Motors, Wakefield. 07711 065953 05/18

RR Classic 6.2 V8 GMC Diesel (1982). 51,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘18. Auto. Conversion done during full rebuild. New uprated gearbox and springs. Good tyres. £15995. Sheffield, South Yorks.

07931 655911 05/18

Range Rover 3.9 EFI Buggy Automatic. Terrafirma suspension. Road legal, all-singing, all-dancing winch. Call for details: 07738 614185. £6495 ono. Basingstoke, Hampshire. 07/18

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Defender 90 ‘98R’ 175K miles. Alli + BFG Tyres.

Repainted. Good runner. £6495.

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

Hot Picks RR Classic 3.9 V8 SE (1995).

146,000 miles. FSH. Brooklands body from factory. LR directors car originally. Vehicle in Italy past 13 years. Best offers.

07432 674243. tomhardingdesign@gmail.com 12/17

RR P38 Pre-Production 2.5 DSE (1994). 147,000 miles. Manual.

Part service history. Original handbooks and pre-pro features.

Repainted, new headlining. £9750 ono. Wednesbury, West Mids. 07831 582983 02/18

RR P38 4.6 V8 Vogue SE (2001). 120,000 miles. MoT Sept ‘17. Cream leather, high gloss black cappings. Integrated sat-nav. LPG. New tyres, battery and air susp’. £3450. Gloucester.

07467 244563 10/17

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

Freelander

Freelander 1 TD4 (1999).

76,000 miles. MOT Feb ‘19. Full service history. Major service just done. Excellent condition inside and out. £1495. Brighton, East Sussex. 07583 915352 05/18

Discovery 200-300 TDI, breaking for spares, most parts available.....POA

RR P38 DHSE (2000). 136,000 miles. MOT May ‘19. Auto. Rear TVs/DVD/PS2. Everything works inc. air susp. Cream leather, electric seats. £2495 ono. Derbyshire. 07724 674653

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