Rovers North News Winter 2005

Winter 2005

As of January 1st 2005, “A new collectible has been born!”

Land Rover reaffirms its commitment to the owners of Range Rover Classics by introducing Land Rover Classic Parts (LRCP), with the first account in North America going to Rovers North.

Find out all the details of this remarkable event on pg. 2

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Fries with Your Land Rover, Sir?

By Conor Hurley

(Conor Hurley has created a most interesting conversion of his 2.25 Series Land Rover diesel. Hold your nose and read on -ed.)

I guess this story began when I decided that I was sick of driving the same minivan that I had been driving since high school. She’d served me well, but I was hankering for something a little more my style not to mention the fact that I was tired of being dependent on fossil fuels for transportation. I wanted a cleaner alternative to gasoline and diesel, but since Scotty couldn’t mean beam me up yet, I turned to vegetable oil. That’s right, the stuff that your favorite restaurant uses to cook all your fried delights.

Just like your heart; your vehicle’s injector pump doesn’t like hydrogenated oils. I will admit, the ides of running a vehicle on vegetable may sound a bit outlandish, and perhaps it appeals to only a certain percentage of the Continued on pg 20

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Happy New Year to A New Collectible

By Jeffrey Aronson Thomas Buijs, Sainte-Foy, Quebec, found a ‘93 Range Rover Classic with only 107,000 miles in Washington, D.C. He thought nothing of flying to Washington and driving his new Range Rover home. Terry Hazzard, Camden, ME, found his ‘95 Range Rover LWB Classic in Maine. This ex-pat Brit loves his “new” family car. Like thousands of Range Rover Classic owners, they adore their Range Rovers and want to keep them in great shape with Genuine Land Rover parts.

With the new year, they’re about to get terrific news.

Land Rover has been historically supportive of its older vehicles. This is not common. Frankly, Land Rover’s corporate parent, Ford, does not have a good reputation for keeping genuine parts in their pipeline. Not to beat up on Ford; only a handful of manufacturers, such as BMW, Porsche and Mercedes, retain a pride in their earliest models that they back their enthusiast owners with a comprehensive parts list. Over the decades, Series I-II-III owners have benefited from Land Rover’s corporate commitment.

As of January 1, 2005, Land Rover reaffirms its commitment by establishing Land Rover Classic Parts (LRCP), aimed specifically at providing Genuine Parts for the owners of Range Rover Classics (1970-1994) and Discovery Series I’s (1989-1994). With their engineered-in durability and enthusiastic owners, the demand for Genuine Parts remains strong for older vehicles. Land Rover has sold nearly 200,000 Range Rovers and Discoverys in North America since 1987 (the year of official importation). The Land Rover dealer network supports newer vehicles with Genuine Parts but this new operation will be a boon to the owner of earlier coil-spring vehicles.

In North America, the first account for Genuine Parts through LRCP is Rovers North. With over 25 years of exclusively Land Rover experience, Rovers North is acknowledged as the center for classic Land Rover expertise throughout the continent. Rovers North will warehouse the entire line of Range Rover Classic parts. Rovers North’s agreement with LRCP means that Land Rover owners, contemplating the purchase of older, classic vehicles, can purchase them with the assurance that Genuine Parts will remain available.

Owners can drive, maintain and restore their vehicles with confidence, knowing that Land Rover continues to maintain and improve the marque. Rovers

North president Mark Letorney said that the creation of LRCP “returns Land Rover parts supply and availability to the high standing of decades past when Land Rover was the industry standard.” This is also a breakthrough for Range Rover owners; as Letorney noted, “LRCP recognizes the Range Rover Classic customer as the do-it yourself owner/enthusiast who works on their own cars.” So Rovers North and LRCP are now working closely together to determine what parts North American Range Rover Classic owners needed for maintenance, restoration and off-roading. LRCP has made a firm commitment to assure the availability of Land Rover parts at affordable prices, and Rovers North’s unique standing with Land Rover means that it can pass along price savings to enthusiasts.

Tom Pallister, Director of Customer Service for Land Rover in the UK, described this new business initiative as “an excellent opportunity for us to provide an improved after-market service to a clearly defined and loyal sector of Land Rover consumers.”

“A modern piece of transportation that’s timeless, a superb driving classic vehicle”.

the lines, attract every viewer of a Range Rover.

Subsequent design changes have kept some of the signature features of the original Range Rover, but the Range Rover Classic has a timeless appeal that makes Toyota Land Cruisers, Mercedes M-class cars, and their ilk look very dated, very quickly. No wonder that Land Rover wants to support enthusiasts with quality parts at reasonable prices.

Rovers North has maintained a formal relationship with Land Rover for decades; the announcement of this agreement with LRCP solidifies Rovers North’s standing with enthusiasts. Mark Letorney calls the Range Rover Classic “a modern piece of transportation that’s timeless, a superb driving classic vehicle. Now the best news for Range Rover Classic owners is that they can continue to purchase these wonderful vehicles and keep them on the road with high quality, affordable parts direct from Land Rover. A new collectible has been born!”

The Land Rover Classic Parts business unit will manage the purchase, warehousing, distribution and promotion of genuine Land Rover parts for specific older models. From launch in October, the program will cover Range Rover Classic (1970 to 1994), Discovery Series I (1989 to 1994 model year). To further enhance the program an all-new Land Rover Classic identity has been developed, which will enable customers to relate to the brand and feel assured in the knowledge, that all products offered within this program are 100% Genuine Land Rover Parts.

The first Range Rover in 1970 electrified the automotive world. Geof Miller, an engineer on the original design team for the Range Rover, told this reporter a story of the early test drives with European sales managers. While taking the German importer on a road test trip in England, all Geof heard was the complaint that “no one will pay this much money for a Land Rover!” To convince the skeptical importer, the driver pointed the car towards a field and said “let’s go this way.” They careened into a rock strewn field and pounded the car through hills and dales. When they rejoined the paved road, the German asked only when they would be available for sale.

A quick glance at the castle-ridged hood, the high beltline, the airy cabin, the exceptional driving position, and the elegant ruggedness of

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Mars vs. Venus The Land Tag Team Match by: Jac’Kiye McCollett and Jeff Aronson [Jac’Kiye McCollett, N. Monmouth, ME, took the editor car shopping on a visit to Land Rover Scarborough, Maine’s only Land Rover dealer. She wanted to see the full model range of new and classic Land Rovers; what she noticed was how differently women and men view their Land Rovers -ed.]

Early one Friday morning I found myself traveling on a long overdue trip to really examine Land Rovers. As Jeff and I exited his car, there they were Land Rovers, Discovery’s, Range Rovers and my favorite, a beautiful deep green Defender with a roof rack.

I immediately wanted to sit on top of the rack. Being a mother of four teenagers can be a challenge, forcing me to set my child-like image of myself aside; however, as I looked upon its sun-clad exterior I said to myself, am I too “old” to sit on top of a car?? No, of course not! Without a ladder, I demurred and instead opened the drivers side door, hopped in and searched for the key. What was it doing on the left side of the steering column? I stuck in the key. What a magnificent sound the engine made as it fired up. I was amazed at how the vehicle rode. I felt as though I had just won the lottery sitting behind the wheel of one of the most beautiful British cars; all that was missing was my Beatles CD playing in the background. I was finally able to pry myself from its embrace and went around to the back, opened its hatch and was stunned at how much space this Rover had to offer. The four fold down seats reminded me of “boat seats”, perfect for my children on short trips. I’m guessing they wouldn’t be as comfortable on a long journey. A mental image flashed through my head. This could possibly be ‘the new family car’.

My reverie was broken when Jeff literally pulled me from this ‘mother magnet’ to put me behind the wheel of a ‘93 Range Rover Classic. The minimal power steering and brakes stopped me abruptly from the thoughts of a family outing in the Defender and I realized quickly that this Range Rover was a much more comfortable ride. The acceleration was awesome as we headed down the road. Experiencing a new-to-me vehicle can be quite scary, yet the British models fit me like a second skin. Now there were two cars I had to have. This lovely white RR had plenty of room for a family of 6, and possibly the dog! My thoughts trailed to “how many pairs of black heels could I fit in this thing?” That’s when Jeff decided I should experience the off road test track in this 11 year old Land Rover. He fiddled with the two gearshift levers and we began to climb up a steep rocky hill. One thing I wasn’t certain of was Jeff’s driving; another thing I wasn’t sure of was staring at the sky. The Range Rover crept up what seemed to be a mountain of rocks, then started down again. It looked as though we’d crash at the bottom for sure. When I regained consciousness I was staring at the bottom of the slope. When I thought the test track was complete, I’m met with a side angle wondering how gravity hasn’t allowed the car to flip on its side or roof. My adrenaline rush wasn’t from the complete horror of being tipped on our side, but from knowing I wasn’t in imminent danger. Any vehicle other than a Rover would’ve sent me into shock.

I was snapped out of dreamland once again by another white image in my peripheral vision. It couldn’t be!? But oh yes it was - the most authentic Rover I have ever laid eyes on, a Series lll 109 with the steering wheel on the ‘right’ side. Oh joy!

I was hooked. I climbed inside and smelled the aroma of old leather and pipe smoke. I was hit in my most vulnerable senses; I closed my eyes, leaned my head back, put both hands on the wheel and I was driving. I could see the family removing fishing gear as I sat parked in the middle of a clear running stream. The children sitting on the hood, casting their poles, then after a long day my husband loading a cooler full of fish in the back of this glorious old beauty. Yes, this was the Rover for me. Unfortunately, Jeff reminded me that the Massachusetts plates on the car meant it was owned by someone already.

Well, it was until the LR3 came into view. Here it sat so alone, calling my name, oh darn, that’s Jeff again. “Hop in” he says. Much to my surprise I found the LR3 a bit boring to ride in; it reminded me of the minivan I drive everyday, but alas, what a practical and convenient vehicle for a mom. There was enough room in this thing to seat an entire Army, two glove boxes, one for registration, insurance etc. And one for lipstick, mascara, eye pencil. I’m sure women would agree that stuff is essential, but I suppose the insurance card would be the perfect ‘lipstick blotter’.

I noticed it was time to go back to motherhood. Sadly, I wasn’t able to test drive a Discovery but I wasn’t exactly sure I wanted to as it looked like a hearse. The twin sunroofs and the seating for 7 did appeal to me, but not the styling.

All in all my Land Rover expedition was successful. I determined that a Land Rover, regardless of the style was perfect for a mother to own. No more minivan’s for this lady. I need to ask my husband, “Can I take the green Defender home?” I wonder what he would say.

[Jeff Aronson] Daily driving in a Series Land Rover can inure you to the changes made by Land Rover over the past, oh, 35 years or so. I had no idea that some Land Rover owners did not require mechanic’s boiler suits, full toolboxes, spare parts collections and Go-Jo or Fast Orange containers, just to get down the road. Did you know you can drive a Land Rover with clean clothes? There are owners who don’t carry the Haynes or Factory Service manuals with them can you believe it?! A trip to a Land Rover dealer’s is a great way to drive these points home. As we pulled into the Land Rover Centre, lots of Landie eye candy caught my eye. Perched on a hillock was a ‘97 Defender 90 SW. A 2003 Discovery Series II demonstrated its articulation by sitting atop an artfully collected pile of rocks. A new Range Rover and new LR3 sat side by side making everything else in the lot look a bit dated. A Toyota Land Cruiser and Ford Expedition in the used car lot looked forlorn and oh so ‘90’s I immediately begged for the keys to the ‘97 Defender. It felt blissfully cramped. Your shoulders hunched against the doors which featured wind up windows and manual door locks.

The ignition key was just where the British would logically put it.

Behind me were 4 jump seats, perfect for anyone for short trips and enormous patience. You sat with the wheel at your chest and the windshield inches from your face. The familiar V8 sounded so good you could forgive the automatic; everyone acknowledges they’re superior for most drivers. With full headlining and minimal appointments, this was the family car par excellence - provided your family has extraordinary forbearance and fortitude. Your spouse or significant other would approach sainthood just for letting you buy it.

I’ve always enjoyed the lines and mechanical design of the Range Rover Classic. The white long wheelbase had shed its air suspension for the Rovers North coil spring conversion; with over 100,000 miles on the odometer, the car still drove briskly, smoothly and with precision. If the bushings had never been replaced, this car had been coddled for much of its life. A road test confirmed what I, and thousands of enthusiasts, love about the Range Rover. Here’s a car for every occasion from highway touring to in-town errands. The boundaries off road are those of your courage and your wallet. A dent in a Range Rover will always cost more than one in a Series Rover, but my oh my, what a capable vehicle. I wondered how many pairs of Wellingtons I could fit into this thing. Jac’Kiye had never been off-roading and Hugh Barton, the dealer service manager, nicely offered to let me run around the fields behind the Centre. Then I spied the test track and decided this would show Jac’Kiye every capability of a Land Rover. She took the surprise well, yelling only once that I was to “get this car out of here immediately.”

Off in a corner of the lot sat a neat 109” SW. The grill and fascia showed it to be a Series III, although the door tops were from a Series II-A. Of course, there were no Series III 109’s imported officially to the US, so perhaps this one came in through Canada.

General Manager Leon Kenny noted that the engine required a full rebuild but that the car seemed sound. I envied the owner. Jac’Kiye fantasized about owning the car until I reminded her it was just like driving in my Series II-A, only slower, and that passing a car with RHD when you drive on the right was a frightening thing indeed.

Deep down, of course, I would commit most any heinous crime to get my hands on a Series 109” station wagon.

As with so many Land Rovers, the LR3 looks better in person or on television ads than it does in photographs. It’s far too modern for my tastes (why do I keep thinking of a Honda Element when I see one) on the outside, but I give Land Rover credit for making a remarkable interior. When you fire it up, the millions of pound sterling spent on modifying the Jaguar block into a proper Land Rover engine becomes understandable. What a majestic car on the road! 4.4 liters and 300 horsepower will do great things; the 6-speed automatic added to the silkiness. There’s a tautness and agility not really felt in any Land Rover I’ve driven. A multitude of cup holders and storage places give me the creeps; this car is intended for on-road touring. Still, the plethora of electronic aids for off roading, from Hill Descent to 4-wheel Electronic Traction Control to the new Terrain Response control knob states firmly that Land Rover hasn’t forgotten its heritage. I looked longingly at the fields behind the Land Rover Centre until Jac’Kiye announced that her maternal duties demanded that she get home right away.

What do you mean, you have to leave? Can’t children forage for themselves? I stared at a Discovery Series I and a Series II, both waiting for test drives. I’ve always liked the elevation at the rear of the roof line and there are thousands of used Discoverys just waiting for enthusiasts to become their owners. And what about that spectacular new Range Rover? We hadn’t even opened the door of a Freelander! Where are your priorities?

What a day for a daydream, driving Land Rovers all day. How does anyone at a dealership get anything accomplished? I need to ask my banker, “Can I take the green Defender home?” I wonder what he would say.

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Robison on Rovers

By John Robison

Welcome to the winter edition of Robison on Rovers. I hope the fall season finds you and your Rovers in good health, wherever you are. Just this week, I took calls from Land Rover owners in the Virgin Islands, Australia, and Africa – so I know there are plenty of Land Rover owners out there in nice climates even when it’s 34 degrees and rainy here. We were able to meet some of you at the events we attended this summer, and we look forward to seeing more of you in 2005.

For those of you who wondered about my pre-Land Rover life, my brother – writer Augusten Burroughs - has a chapter devoted to that very subject in his newest bestseller – Magical Thinking. It’s available in bookstores everywhere for those of you who seek our darkest secrets. Greasy broken cars, heavy metal bands, alien bondage – it’s all in there.

In this column I’m going to talk about the Range Rover Classic models – how they evolved, problems to look for, and popular upgrades. In subsequent issues we’ll do the same with the other Land Rover models. . .

The Range Rover was the only product Land Rover sold in the United States when they returned here in 1987. Beyond how the model evolved, I will point out some things to look out for if you are buying one or if you already own one.

Prior to 1995 these vehicle weren’t called Classics – they were just Range Rovers. They became Classics after the introduction of a new design Range Rover – the P38A, or “new” Range Rover in 1995. But some people say the Classic moniker came from British fascination with American fast food – after all, Range Rover Classics appeared shortly after similar “Classic” offerings from Coke and Mcdonald's arrived.

Range Rover Classics were first sold in America in 1987. The first cars had cloth seats as the standard, no sunroof, and 3.5 litre engines. The 1988 cars were similar, but with the addition of leather seats and sunroof.

These early trucks were underpowered for American highways, but their simplicity and low cost makes them excellent trail trucks today. An early Range Rover with upgraded springs and wheels and the interior stripped out to save weight makes a very capable rig at modest cost.

The biggest problem with these early Range Rovers is rust and corrosion. Look for problems in these areas: around the liftgate glass; in the rear door jambs toward the back; where the front fenders attach to the body under the hood; under the plastic rocker moldings; in the frame rails; in the gas tanks; and in the floor boards under both front seats.

The transfer cases are rugged, but the linkages are prone to bind from rust if not shifted regularly. Engines are rugged also, but expect to do a valve job and repair head gasket leaks between 100,000 and 150,000 miles. These engines will build up sludge – visible in the oil pan and under the valve covers – if not well maintained. I suggest synthetic oil in any Rover to prevent this.

Radiators in Range Rovers seem to have a life of about 100,000 miles. If your temperature gauge rises in hot weather there is a good chance your radiator is at its limits (Check your viscous fan and thermostat also). I suggest brand new replacements but many people choose to recore as a less costly alternative.

1987-1989 Range Rovers used a mechanical speedometer drive. The cables, angle drive, and heads are all prone to bind and fail in cold weather. They seem to break most often turning over the ten thousands column.

The metal transmission and engine oil cooler lines are prone to rust out. If these lines blow while driving they often spell sudden death for the engine or transmission.

The metal gas tanks on 1987-1989 models are prone to rusting out although many of these have been upgraded. Fuel pump connections inside the left rear wheel arch corrode.

Steering boxes tended to wear out. The pitman arm shaft gets loose and wobbles, resulting in a leaking steering box and sloppy steering. Factory exchange boxes are of a newer design – much better and they are available at moderate cost.

The suspension bushings used in these first American market Range Rovers were not very durable. The replacement parts – from Land Rover or from other makers of Poly Bushings – are much more durable.

In 1989 the engine size was increased to 3.9 litres in response to complaints that the vehicles lacked power. In addition, the manual locking transfer case was replaced with a viscous coupler type case. This improved on-road performance and

reduced noise.

There are no new service issues on the 1989 models. My comments for older trucks apply here as well. In 1990 we saw some cosmetic changes, the introduction of electronic speedometer, and installation of a fancier stereo. The metal gas tank was replaced with a more rugged plastic unit. Power increased slightly as a result of a freer flowing exhaust and other minor changes. 1990 Range Rovers had a third stop lamp in the rear window for the first time. Range Rovers began to appear in multiple trim levels – the County was the fanciest, the Hunter the most basic model. Various Special Editions began to appear at this time also.

because pulling up on it can break the fragile old distributor advance. Ignition coils also fail, as do plug and coil wires.

Make sure yours, are in good shape. Oily dampness around the base of the coil is a sign the insulating oil has leaked and failure is imminent.

The other thing that will leave you as the blue plate special for the local wildlife, is the fuel pump. Vehicles over 100,000 miles are on borrowed time on their pumps. Failure is even more likely if the filter has not been changed, because it’s harder to pump through a plugged one. Make sure the pump is good, and also pay particular attention to the wiring.

Popular modifications

1990 trucks have an improved fuel injection system, with a display box under the passenger seat that shows fault codes.

1990-1995 Range Rovers are probably user-friendliest Land Rovers from a back yard service standpoint.

1990 also saw the introduction of antilock brakes on the County models. The antilock system is generally reliable, but be wary of failures – the ABS valve assembly under the hood is over $1,000 and not user-serviceable. Most ABS problems stem from either sensors or wheel bearings getting loose and causing bad sensor readings, and failure of the two system relays.

1990 also saw the introduction of front and rear anti roll (sway) bars on the top models. A few years ago kits to retrofit sway bars to the 1987-1989 vehicles were popular. Sway bars make a big difference in high-speed handling but they compromise off-road performance. At this point we have more call to remove sway bars for off-roaders than we do to fit them for highway drivers. In any case, kits for older trucks are still available.

In 1993, the County LWB (Long Wheel Base – 8 inches more floor between front and rear seats) arrived – an English Suburban. Alarm with push button locking was standard for the first time. LWB models were delivered with air suspension instead of coil springs. Changes in the steering box and front end made for a tighter road feel. LWB models had fancier interior trim – burl walnut, and memory seats were among the upgrades.

The County LWB models had a larger engine – 4.2 litres instead of 3.9. The bigger motor gave more low-end torque but reliability of the bottom end was less than for the 3.9.

County LWB models were the first to feature traction control.

This system senses slippage of a rear wheel and applies brakes to the slipping side. It considerably improved the ability of these trucks to slog through mud and soft sand.

The traction control system is usually trouble free.

The air suspension (EAS – Electronic Air Suspension) introduced with these models worked well on the street when it was new. But as the vehicles aged, the air suspension systems became problematic. The biggest issue is that any failure drops the car to the bump stops where it rests until reset by a shop with the $10,000 specialist Land Rover test gear. The lack of user or field reparability spells the end of air suspension for the majority of owners. However, coils springs conversion kits that deliver a quality ride and are available at very reasonable prices. (More on this later in the article.)

1993 models have an improved stereo. The stereo system introduced in 1993 was continued on to the end of the line in 1995.

All in all, the County LWB trucks remain highly desirable for anyone who needs a Rover with carrying capacity. Interior volume is considerably greater in these models.

In 1994 the regular wheelbase Range Rover was offered with air suspension like the County LWB.

Any Land Rover product of this vintage will benefit from an application of Waxoyl if you live in a climate where you drive in salty water or winter snow. One of my earlier columns covered this topic. It’s available for download on the Rovers North or Robison Service web sites.

Shock and suspension upgrades - The Bilstein and OME shock absorbers give a firmer road feel and slightly improved handling. I prefer the feel of these upgraded shocks to that of the standard parts. When installing front shocks look at the condition of the front shock towers – we often replace them because they rust and weaken, and the shock can punch right through the hood on a hard bump if they fail.

The vast majority of owners of early air suspension trucks convert to coil springs to avoid trouble and expense. Coil conversion kits are available in a number of combinations of standard, medium, and heavy springs and shocks. These kits are easily installed by a mechanically inclined owner.

Stainless exhausts – the original exhaust systems had a life span of less than three years. The various stainless systems on the market have proven quite a bit better. Some are quiet and perform like stock, others are louder and produce a modest power gain.

There are many accessories available for off-roaders. Brush bars, Rock sliders, and roof racks are offered in many styles.

Winches are often fitted to the front bars, with the Warn and Superwinch 9,000 and 10,000lb units being two of the better choices. In New England, we use synthetic cable on the winches, but folks who winch on rocky ground should consider the safety tradeoff given the greater abrasion resistance of steel cable.

Locking differentials, both theDetroit style and the air locker style, are often fitted to front and rear axles. Steel differential guards are also common, as are steel or aluminum skid plates.

In today’s market, Range Rover Classic models are widely available at good prices. There is a huge array of custom equipment for any conceivable use – dog cages, roll cages, car top tents, and under car armor. Classics offer significantly better build quality than older Discoveries, and their off-road capability can be right up there with the best Defenders for a fraction of the cost. Furthermore, many people just love these Classic style Rovers. More and more, we see people doing extensive restoration work because the Rover Classic offers a package you just can’t buy in a newer Land Rover.

So if you’ve already got one . . . keep it maintained because they aren’t making any more. And if you’re looking to buy one . . . I hope the advice in my column helps you to make a better choice.

See you in the spring . . .

John Robison (All products mentioned in this article are available at Rovers North)

In 1995 the Range Rover was fitted with the dash design from the Discovery. Driver and passenger airbags were provided for the first time, engine power increased slightly, and a new push button locking system was fitted.

In my opinion, the 1995 models are far more comfortable to drive than older models because of the improved suspension and upgraded interior.

All of the Range Rover Classic models use distributor type ignition. The rotors are prone to burn through, causing sudden failure of your vehicle, and a long walk unless you happen to have a spare. Plenty of time to ponder the resurgence of mountain lions and bears in the New England woods as you attempt to walk out. I suggest you carry a spare, and when you go to install it – split the old one with a sharp chisel

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Series Disc Brake Kit for Series II - IIA - III 1960 on Now you can bolt DEFENDER Disc Brakes onto your Series Land Rover Update your Series II, IIA, III with some serious braking power and install our exclusive conversion kit that allows you to use all Land Rover Defender Disc Brake components. Improves all braking in every driving condition possible. Easy to maintain, with replaceable rotors, brake pads and powerful Defender calipers as shown below. This kit is a direct replacement for Series drum brakes. Fits all series II, IIA and III 88 and 109 Land Rovers. It requires a dual power master cylinder to operate, as fitted to US models 1969-1974. We have dual power master cylinder components available to owners with single non-power brake systems who would like to convert to Defender Disc Brakes. Please Inquire.

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Complete Series Disc Brake Conversion Kit Complete kit comes with new swivel pin housings, wheel hub with studs, new disc brake calipers, new brake discs, new brake pads, brake lines and all necessary hardware.

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Complete Series Disc Brake Kit w/vented discs, front, Genuine.................$2,350.00 Complete Series Disc Brake Kit w/vented discs, front ProLine......................$1,999.00 Complete Series Disc Brake Kit, Rear, Genuine .............................................$1,295.00 Complete Series Disc Brake Kit, Rear ProLine ...............................................$1,150.00

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NLASSICS O I TOVER C N E T GE R T N A A R DISCOVER how EASY replacing your HEATER MOTOR can be.

Original Bosch Blower Motor for Range Rover Classic Heaters 1990-1995. A direct replacement that plugs in with

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Vented front brake disc Reinforced swivel housing Compatible with locking hubs 4 piston front Defender caliper Stainless steel braided brake flex lines

Now brewing Land Rover Café in less than 90 seconds

The Jetboil™ Personal Cooking System is the perfect accessory for your off- and on-road adventures.

Whether you’re competing in an Adventure Team Challenge, enjoying a weekend rally or savoring a lazy day tailgating, Jetboil’s award-winning design combines the simplicity of a travel mug with the power of a stove.

The one-liter cup handles everything from a hot cup of java to complete meals, and the simplicity of its integrated design means it’s convenient, fast and—best of all—it fits in your glove compartment. No matches, pot holders, mugs or pots needed—just push the built-in igniter, snap on the cup, and you have a hot drink or meal in minutes. Whatever your adventure, Jetboil satisfies.

RNJ0075BK Personal Cooking System. $79.00 RNJ0075CP Coffee Press . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 RNJ0175 Jetpower Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . $399.00

REQUIRED

Range Rover Classic 1990-1995 ...............................$275.00

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Discovery I wood dash kit

Range Rover P38A wood dash kit

WD296A Discovery II wood kit with door pieces

Side Steps Fits Discovery I, 1994-1999 / Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 100 inch Short Wheel Base PLA632 Side Step Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $389.00

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Black powder coated steel with non slip rubber covering

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Dog Guard Fits Discovery I, 1994-1999 Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 100 inch Short Wheel Base PLD244 Discovery I Black Mesh ............................................$ 149.00 Powder coated with mat black finish.

Removable Dog Guards RNA6010 RNA6010E

Removable Dog Guard for Range Rover Classic, RR P38A........$ 69.95 Removable Dog Guard for Discovery Series I & II......................$ 92.50

Interior Wood Dash Kits Enhance your interior with our all-climate, special poly- coated wood trim kits. A custom adhesive (developed exclusively with 3M) provides extremely flexible and UV resistant wood trim that simplifies the installation procedure. Simply stick in place – don’t worry about alignment as each piece can be repositioned up to 24 hours after initial placement. From unbelievably realistic synthetic wood finishes to OE match wood, nothing compares to our distinctive wood dashboard kits.

LR3 Kits are now available, call for more details.

Discovery I WD702A-MB Full kit (23 pcs), auto......................................‘95-98.........................$ 439.95 WD702B-MB Full kit (23 pcs), manual ................................‘95-98.........................$ 439.95 WD702C-DS OE factory match (18 pcs), auto ..................‘97 ..............................$ 429.95 WD702D-DS OE factory match (18 pcs), manual.............‘97 ..............................$ 429.95 WD702E-DS OE factory match (14 pcs), auto...................‘98 ..............................$ 265.95 WD702F-DS OE factory match (14 pcs), manual..............‘98 ..............................$ 265.95 Discovery II (call on 04) WD296A-SRB Fact match w/door pcs (29 pcs)..................‘99-03.........................$ 384.95 WD296A-MB Burl Wood w/door pcs (29 pcs)................... ‘99-03........................$ 499.00 WD296C-SRB Fact match w/o door pcs (18 pcs)...............‘99-03.........................$ 234.95 WD296C-MB Burl Wood w/o door pcs (18 pcs)................‘99-03.........................$ 312.00 WD296D-SRB Fact match Basic kit (4 pcs) ........................‘99-03.........................$ 128.95 WD296D-MB Burl Wood Basic Kit (4 pcs).........................‘99-03.........................$ 175.95 Range Rover P38A WD176A-SLBOE OE fact match (19 pcs), basic kit w/o navigation ....................$ 289.95 WD176C-SLBOE OE fact match (20 pcs), basic kit w/navigation........................$ 289.95 WD176B-SLBOE OE fact match (27 pcs), Deluxe kit w/o navigation .................$ 369.95 WD176D-SLBOE OE fact match (28 pcs), Deluxe kit w/navigation.....................$ 369.95 WD176E-SLBOE HSE fact match add-on kit (13 pcs), ‘01-02 ...............................$ 209.95 CL008-SLBOE Cluster piece only ...........................................................................$ 29.95

Stay Warm and Dry With Our Plush Custom Carpeted Mats Add an elegant finishing touch to the interior of your vehicle with plush custom carpets. The 32 oz. premium nylon yarn is three times heavier than the low quality factory mats that most vehicle's come fitted with. These plush durable mats are custom cut to fit your Land Rover with a non slip backing and include special fasteners. Available in Land Rover colors - listed by vehicle type below to match the most popular interior colors. Mats are completely washable and come with a 2 year warranty. Allow one to two weeks for delivery.

Custom Mat Colours

Front Mat Set

Rear Seat Mat

Cargo Loadspace Mat

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Defender 90 and 110 Defender 90 Defender 90 Defender 90 SW Cargo Defender 110 Defender 110 Cargo Discovery I and II Discovery I Discovery I Cargo Discovery II Discovery II Cargo Discovery II Cargo (W/ 3rd seat) Range Rover Classic Range Rover Classic Range Rover Classic SWB Range Rover Classic LWB Range Rover Classic Range Rover Classic LWB Range Rover Classic/County/Cargo Range Rover Classic LWB Cargo Range Rover P38A Range Rover 4.0 SE/4.6 HSE Range Rover 4.0 SE/4.6 HSE Cargo

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RNA45DG $ 99.95 RNA46DG $ 99.95

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Balanced Parabolic Spring and Shock Kits For Series II, IIA, III

Polybush Kits

After years of testing, research and selling four different types of parabolic springs from around the world, we’ve determined these to be the best available. Improve your ride, improve your comfort, and get additional axle articulation out of your Series Land Rover. Includes four springs with u-bolts and hardware. For best results, we’ve included a set of our OME Nitrocharger shocks (as shown).

For performance and long life, these polybushing kits are suitable for normal as well as off road use. Includes all suspension and all shock absorber bushings. Made in England.

Discovery I, Range Rover Classic, D90 94 on PBS1115

Polybush Kit .........$199.00 RNK112388

Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits with Shocks RNK112388 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, for 88” and 109”............................$ RNK1123109 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, Heavy Duty set, for 109”..............$ RNK1124109 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, Heavy Duty set, for 109”..............$ Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits w/o Shocks RNK1123 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears for 88” and 109”.........................................................$ RNK1124 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, HD set for 109”..........................................................$

Bilstein Shocks

Bilstein® is the world leader in gas-pressurized shock absorber technology. Technically the most advanced shock available today, Bilstein utilizes a one piece seamless monotube design filled with oil and nitrogen gas in a pressurized, sealed compartment. Completely eliminates any foaming of the oil and the monotube design helps dissipate heat to prevent shock fade. Bilstein’s shock bodies are precision-formed through a unique seamless manufacturing process. We recommend for use with Land Rover Genuine standard or heavy duty springs. Great for off-road driving in normally equipped vehicles.

Not recommended for heavily ladened vehicles with oversize tires. Lifetime warranty.

Defender 90/110 RNA243/4 Set of four.....................................................................$ 299.00 RNA243/5 Set of five (includes Damper) ...................................$ 375.00 RNA235 Steering Damper.........................................................$ 82.16 Discovery I Our choice for owners using oversize tires combined with heavy RNA243/6 Set of four.....................................................................$ 299.95 bumper/winch combinations. Provide as much suspension lift as RNA243/7 Set of five (includes Damper) ...................................$ 375.00 possible without exceeding factory specs. Improve your towing RNA245 Steering Damper.........................................................$ 85.00 capacity, off-road traction, and on-road comfort. Includes four Discovery II springs and four shocks.

RNA6046/7Set of four ....................................................................$ 369.00 Range Rover Classic RNA243/4 RR Classic w/coil springs (set of four) ....................$ 299.00 RNA243/5 RR Classic (Set of four + damper)............................$ 375.00 RNA2152/3 RR Classic LWB w/air susp (set of four).................$ 379.95 RNA245 RR Classic, Steering Damper....................................$ 85.00 Range Rover P38A RNA2214/5 Set of four ...................................................................$ 385.00

879.95 879.95 999.00 549.00 695.00

4x4 SHOCKS & SUSPENSION

Complete OME Kits

Bilstein Suspension Kits Genuine Heavy Duty Springs & Bilstein Shock Kits For owners using their Land Rovers in a mix of commuting and off-roading. Perfect for vehicles running factory tire sizes up to 245/75-16 with a moderate appointment of off-road equipment – not exceeding manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight. Note: For heavier than normally ladened vehicles, we recommend OME shocks.

Defender 90/110 RNK5201 Defender 90 without winch ......................................$ RNK5211 Defender 90 with ARB winch ...................................$ RNK5202 Defender 110................................................................$ Discovery I RNK5203 Discovery I, Heavy Duty.............................................$ RNK5213 Discovery I, Extra Heavy Duty ..................................$ Discovery II RNK5208 Discovery II, 4 Bilstein shocks, 2 Genuine Coils ...$ Range Rover Classic RNK5204 Range Rover Classic, 100” Standard.......................$ RNK5214 Range Rover Classic, 100” w/heavy duty winch...$

579.00 589.00 579.00 579.00 589.00 529.00 599.00 609.00

OME Shocks For Land Rover owners who requirheavy-duty shocks, off-road performance and maximum load capacity.

Twin-tube design offers unsurpassed protection against rocks and debris. These heavy duty nitrogen-gas shock absorbers are recommended for applications where more dampening is needed for use with oversize tires.

Defender 90 OMED90K1 Standard Duty .......................................................$ OMED90K2 Heavy Duty ............................................................$ OMESD32 Steering Damper ..................................................$ Defender 110 Station Wagon OMED110K1 Standard Duty .......................................................$ OMED110K2 Heavy Duty.............................................................$ OMESD32 Steering Damper ..................................................$ Defender 110 Pick-up or Hardtop OMED110RK1 Standard Duty .......................................................$ OMED110RK2 Heavy Duty ............................................................$ OMESD32 Steering Damper ..................................................$ Discovery I OMEDS1K1 Standard ................................................................$ OMEDS1K2 Heavy Duty............................................................$ OMESD11 Steering Damper ..................................................$ Discovery II OMEDS2K1 Standard .................................................................$ OMEDS2K2 Heavy Duty............................................................$ OMESD02 Steering Damper ..................................................$ Range Rover Classic OMERRK1 Standard ................................................................$ OMERRK2 Heavy Duty ............................................................$ OMESD11 Steering Damper ..................................................$

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Defender 90/110 OMESKDEF Set of four...................................................................$ 334.95 OMESD32 Steering Damper........................................................$ 69.95 Discovery I OMESKDS1 Set of four...................................................................$ 309.95 OMESD11 Steering Damper........................................................$ 69.95 Discovery II OMESKDS2 Set of four...................................................................$ 334.95 OMESD02 Steering Damper........................................................$ 72.50 Range Rover Classic OMESKRR Set of four...................................................................$ 334.95 OMESD11 Steering Damper........................................................$ 69.95

The Best Kits, the Best Prices – Air Suspension to Coil Conversion Kits Range Rover Classic LWB

Range Rover P38A

Land Rover designed and built into the Range Rover Classic LWB a fantastic air suspension system that was way ahead of it’s time. However, when a malfunctioning component needs repair or replacement, it can quickly get time-consuming and expensive. Do away with all the air suspension hassle and expense by converting your Range Rover Classic LWB to a coil-sprung Range Rover. This kit contains all Genuine parts and includes everything needed for the proper conversion and continued reliable on or off-road performance. Our customers have been so satisfied with the improved ride quality and handling after installation of this kit, most claim they prefer the coil conversion suspension to the factory air suspension! Includes detailed instructions and all necessary hardware.

with electronic ECU bypass to avoid fault code readings Our exclusive Range Rover P38A Air Suspension to Coil Conversion Kit is a simple conversion kit that most DIY mechanics can do themselves. While the Range Rover P38A air suspension provides a remarkably smooth ride, if any part of the suspension fails, the entire system fails, resulting in a bumpy ride and very expensive, time-consuming repairs. With our exclusive coil conversion kits, you can easily cure the problem by installing one of our kits listed below. Give us a call and we will help you determine the most appropriate package based on your driving needs. Includes Genuine Land Rover Springs, coil isolators, spring seats, spring retainers. No one sells a better conversion kit for less money!

RNK5105 Coil Spring Conversion Kit, Range Rover Classic .............................................$ RNK5105A Coil Spring Conversion Kit (with OME springs), Range Rover Classic..........$

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Our Range Rover P38A coil conversion kit includes: 4 Land Rover Genuine Springs, 2 rear coil spring isolators, 2 front coil isolators, 4 coil spring seats, 4 aluminum spring perch adapters, 4 spring retainers, 1 EAS override pigtail; all hardware and instructions.

349.95 369.00

RNK5106 RNK5107 RNK5116 RNK5117

Coil Conversion Kit, Standard, P38A................................................................................................................$ 915.00 Coil Conversion Kit, Heavy Duty, P38A............................................................................................................$ 999.00 Coil Conversion Kit, Standard w/Bilsteins, P38A...........................................................................................$1259.00 Coil Conversion Kit, Heavy Duty w/Bilsteins, P38A.......................................................................................$1355.00

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Replacement Air Spring Suspension Keep your air suspension original with Genuine Springs or replacement bladders for Range Rover P38A and Range Rover Classic.

Race inspired performance shock absorbers for Land Rovers that require longer shock travel.

Pro Comp ES 9000 Shocks for Discovery, Range Rover and Defender. Nitrogen gas charged shocks with two inches of extra travel. Designed for off-road performance for vehicles with raised suspension of two inches or less. Excellent all round ride quality and handling. Shock sets include bushings and optional poly vinyl dust boots in black. # PCS9030 # PCS9050 # PCS9020

Discovery 1994-1999 front and rear shock set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 199.00 Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 front and rear shock set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 199.00 Defender 1983-1998 front and rear shock set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 199.00

Pro Comp ES 3000 for Series II, IIA, III, 88 and 109 Land Rovers with high arc or parabolic springs offers an extra inch of shock travel. These performance shocks incorporate a twin tube cellular gas design that prevents foaming and reduces shock fade to improve the ride quality of leaf spring suspension. Shock sets include bushings and optional poly vinyl dust boots in black. # PCS3088 # PCS3109

highest quality parts.

88 front and rear shock set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 179.00 109 front and rear shock set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 199.00

RND262

Range Rover P38A (1995-2002) RND262 Air Spring Assembly, Front, Genuine PLD262 Air Spring Assembly, Front, ProLine RND263 Air Spring Assembly, Rear, Genuine PLD263 Air Spring Assembly, Rear, ProLine

$132.95 $119.95 $288.90 $185.00

Replacement Bladders Keep your air suspension original with Genuine Springs or replacement bladders for Range Rover P38A and Range Rover Classic.

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PLB1017

Range Rover P38A (1995-2002) PLB1017 Replacement Bladder, Front, ProLine .......................$99.00 PLB1018 Replacement Bladder, Rear, ProLine ........................$105.95 Range Rover Classic (1993-’95 only) PLB1017 Replacement Bladder, Front and Rear ProLine.......$99.00

Rovers North Accessories Jack Bag Our exclusive Jack Bag is constructed of heavy duty reinforced padded nylon twill with two way zippers and cordura handles. Protect your Jack and your Land Rover’s interior.

RNA9111 Jackall Bag.................................$ 45.00

Rovers North Recovery Kit The basic elements every Land Rover should have on-board at all times, whether on the road or off — Our exclusive Recovery Kit includes a beefy 2” reinforced double loop 30’ tow strap, two heavyweight steel shackles, leather-lined Land Rover gloves and durable recovery bag.

Jackall Adapter Fits into the jack receptacles that are located on the Rovers North Sill Protectors, ARB and ZBar bumpers. This adapter provides the safest way to jack up your Land Rover on uneven terrain.

RNA908 Jackall adapter.............................$ 45.00

48” Jackall A rugged, powerful, all-purpose tool that can lift, pull, push or hoist up to 8,000 lbs. It is ideal for self recovery and is widely recommended as an essential component of an off-road vehicle’s kit.

RNA901 Jackall.................................................$ 69.50

RNR1000 RN Recovery Kit.............................................................$ 114.95

48” Hi-Lift

Loc Rac by Hi-Lift

Off Road Jack Base for Hi-Lift Jacks only

The original all cast, all purpose jack can lift, pull, push or hoist up to 4,660lbs.

HL485...................................................................$ 79.00

This base improves the stability of Hi-Lift jacks on soft ground surfaces. This is highly recommended for off- road use in mud and sand, where the cast base of the Hi-lift will sink under the weight of you Land Rover.

ORB .......................$ 39.00

60” Hi-Lift An all cast construction with a 4,660lb rated capacity. This jack is ideal for Land Rovers with oversized tires and or raised suspension, where the extra lift from a taller jack is needed.

HL605...................................................................$ 89.00

This universal jack rack can be mounted inside or out where ever your jack will fit. It can be used on Jackall or Hi-Lift jacks. Includes hardware and padlock with keys.

LR200 Jackall adapter.............................$ 24.00

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Series II, IIA Generators

lt 24 kVPo lugs

Best Quality!

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RNE647

New Series 24 Volt Spark Plugs If you own an ex-MoD 24 V Series II, IIA, or III military Land Rover we Fuel have replacement 24 V shielded spark plugs to keep you nice and sparky.

PLH374 24 Volt Spark plugs for Series II, IIA, III 4-cly........$ 32.00 Tanks Regularly $79.95 Beware of inferior imitations! There are a variety of aftermarket tanks out there that try and convince you they are better than the original.

The original design is much stronger and more durable.

Series II, IIA, III PLC362

RNF360

PLE424

(As shown above) 88” and 109” Regular, Fuel Tank, Petrol & Diesel, ProLine .............................................................$179.00 88” and 109” Auxiliary and Military, Fuel Tank, (Includes filler extension tube and fuel cap with gasket) Genuine..........................................................................$577.12 109 Roar Fuel Tank.......................................................$479.00

As low as $179.00

Starter Motor, Bosch, High Speed Cold-Climate Enhanced (for all 3.5/3.9/4.0/4.2/4.6 litre petrol engines, New............$ 179.00 Starter Motor, 2.25 & 2.6 litre petrol, Rebuilt..........$ 275.56 *plus $100 core charge

K&N Air Filters

PLD294

The last filter your Rover will need!

Superior design uses premium oil cotton gauze with wire screening allowing maximum air flow with maximum filtration. Easy to clean, never needs replacement.

Defender 90/110 RNF141 Defender 90 and 110...................................................$ 39.95 Discovery I and II RNF145 Filter Service Kit RNF139 Discovery I ..................................................................$ 53.95 RNF144 Discovery II ..................................................................$ 55.50 Range Rover Classic RNF141 RR Classic, 1987-1994.................................................$ 39.95 RNF139 RR Classic, 1995 ..........................................................$ 53.95 Range Rover P38A RNF146 RR P38A, thru ‘98.........................................................$ 62.50 RNF144 RR P38A, 1999-2002.....................................................$ 55.50 RNF145 K&N Filter Service Kit for all filters ......$ 12.50

Starter Motor, 200 & 300 Tdi, New...........................$ 509.85

Genuine as low as $24.95!

Fuel Filters

Series III 1974 on RNE235 2.25 litre petrol, canister type ...................................$ Defender 90/110 RNF861 90, 110 inline with threaded fittings .........................$ RNC632 2.25 litre petrol, inline w/threaded fittings..............$ RFF111 2.25 litre petrol, inline (non-genuine) splice in ......$ RNC745 2.25 litre diesel.............................................................$ RNF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel .....................................$ RND270 Td5, Fuel Filter .............................................................$

RNF861

4.68 24.95 15.34 4.68 7.40 30.68 65.47

Discovery I RNF861 Genuine – threaded both ends................................$ 24.95 PLF861 ‘87-’95, ProLine ...........................................................$ 15.90 Range Rover Classic RNF133 Genuine Fuel Filter Update Kit (required for early Range Rover up to LA464553) ...................................$ RNF861 ’87-’95, (threaded both ends), Genuine, SPECIAL .$ PLF861 ‘87-’95, ProLine ...........................................................$ RNF025 ‘87-90 fuel filter (up to LA464553 without update kit)......................................................$

51.70 24.95 15.90 19.50

Air Filters Great Value!

Genuine V8 Ignition Parts at Incredible Savings!

RNI001 Distributor Cap, 3.5, 3.9 litre ......................................$ RNI002 Distributor Rotor, 3.5, 3.9 litre....................................$ RNE509 Electronic Ignition Coil 3.9 liter.................................$ RNI004 Distributor Spark Plug Wire Set, 3.9 litre................$ RNI019 Distributor Assembly..................................................$ RNI024 3 Pin Amplifier .............................................................$ RNI010 Adapter, 2 to 3 Pin.......................................................$ RNI012 Distributor Clear Plastic Cover .................................$ RNI017 Base Plate With Pick-up Lead..................................$ RNI003 Spark Plug, 3.9 litre.....................................................$ Complete V8 Ignition Kits RNK9335 3.9 litre (Includes: Cap, rotor, plug wires, and spark plugs) ................................................................$ RNK9336 4.0 litre, ‘94-’95 Discovery I .......................................$ (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) RNK9339 4.0 litre, ‘96-’99 Discovery I .......................................$ (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) RNK9340 4.0 litre, ‘95-’98 RR P38A ..........................................$ (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) RNK9341 4.0 litre, ‘99-’02 RR P38A, Discovery II.....................$ (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)

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Discovery I RNF010 Discovery I Genuine ...................................................$ Discovery II RNF147 Genuine, All Discovery II models.............................$ PLF147 ProLine, All Discovery II models ..............................$ Range Rover Classic RNF012 Range Rover Classic 1974-1985, (2 req) .................$ RNF950 Range Rover Classic 1987-1994................................$ PLF950 Range Rover Classic 1987-1994................................$ RNF010 Range Rover Classic 1995 .........................................$ Range Rover P38A RNF011 Range Rover P38A 1995-1997....................................$ RNF147 Range Rover P38A 1998-2002....................................$ Defender RNF950 NAS 90,110 V8..............................................................$ RNH382 200 Tdi Diesel...............................................................$ RNH383 300 Tdi Diesel...............................................................$ RNF147 Td5 Diesel.....................................................................$

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Auto Transmission Filter Kit as low as

$45.00ea

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Automatic Transmission Filter Service Kit (includes filter, pan gaskets and O-rings)

269.95

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Range Rover Classic V-Belt Driven, 1987-1992 RNE862 Lucas, Rebuilt, 80 amp* .............................................$ RNE855 Magneti Marelli, New, 85 amp .................................$ RNE857 Magneti Marelli, Rebuilt, 85 amp* ...........................$ PLE855 ProLine, New ...............................................................$ Poly-Belt Driven, 1993-1995 RNE846 Magneti Marelli, New, 100 amp, 4 groove..............$ PLE846 ProLine, Alternator, 100 amp, 4 groove, V8.............$ RNE863 Magneti Marelli, New, 100 amp, 7 groove from SA647650, 67mm pulley.....................................$ PLE863 ProLine, Alternator, 100 amp, 7 groove, New.........$ Range Rover P38A Serpentine Belt Driven, 1996 - 1999, 4.0 ltr RNE866 Magneti Marelli, New, 100 amp, 52mm pulley .................................................................$ RNE859 Magneti Marelli, Rebuilt* ..........................................$ PLE870 ProLine, New, Range Rover P38A............................$ Discovery Series I Serpentine Belt Driven, 1994 - 1995, 3.9 ltr RNE863 Magneti Marelli, New, 100 amp, 67mm pulley .................................................................$ PLE863 ProLine, New, Discovery I, 3.9 ltr.............................$ Serpentine Belt Driven, 1996 - 1999, 4.0 ltr RNE866 Magneti Marelli, New, 100 amp, 52mm pulley .................................................................$ RNE859 Magneti Marelli, Rebuilt* ..........................................$ PLE866 ProLine, New, Discovery I, 4.0 ltr.............................$

PLK312 RNK312

ZF Trans. Filter Service Kit, 1987-1999.....................$ 45.00 Genuine ZF Trans Filter Kit 1987-1999.....................$ 65.00

259.95 624.95 289.00 299.00 599.00 329.00 574.95 359.00

449.95 489.00 399.00

574.95 359.00 449.95 489.00 359.00

LOW LOW PRICING

O2 Sensors Defender 90 / 110 RNE029 90/110 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req..................................$ PLE029 90/110 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req ...................................$ RND292 90 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req .........................................$ Discovery I RNE029 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req ..............................................$ PLE029 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req ...............................................$ RND290 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req ..............................................$ RND292 4.0 litre w/AEL, Genuine, 4 req..................................$ Discovery II RNE910 Front, Genuine, 2 req ..................................................$ RNE892 Rear, Genuine, 2 req ...................................................$ Range Rover Classic RNE029 All models, Genuine, 2 req ........................................$ PLE029 All models, ProLine, 2 req..........................................$ Range Rover P38A RND290 ‘95-’97 to VA350101, Front & Rear, Genuine, 4req .$ RND292 ‘97-’98 from VA350102 to WA410481, Front & Rear, Genuine, 4 req.....................................$ RNE893 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Front, Genuine, 2 req.........$ RNE892 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Rear, Genuine, 2 req..........$

319.95 129.95 159.00 319.95 129.95 159.95 159.00 67.95 67.95 319.95 129.95 159.95 159.00 73.95 67.95

Genuine Oil Filters RNF001

124.95

C-42 type Generator, 2.6 litre, Series IIA.................$ 301.60

RNE862

When it’s time for a new starter, we recommend this Genuine unit from Bosch. Starter is high speed and cold-climate enhanced to help on those chilly mornings.

RNF197

RNC355

Alternators

Starters RNE867

C-40 type Generator, 2.25 litre P & D.......................$ 89.95 *plus $30 core charge

RND503 RNE589 RND504 RND269 RNH251 RNF001 RNF001 RND505 RNE590 RNE591 RNE589

V8 – All Range Rover Classic, P38A, Discovery I and II, Defender 90/110.........................$ 9.94 V8 – 101 Military Forward Control............................$ 18.54 6 cyl 2.6 litre NADA 109”, petrol...............................$ 6.76 6 cyl 2.5 litre Freelander, petrol ................................$ 9.05 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, diesel, engine oil.........................$ 19.37 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, Centrifuge element.....................$ 24.85 4 cyl 2.3, 2.5 litre Defender 90/110, petrol ...............$ 9.94 4 cyl 2.5, 2.5 turbo, 200 Tdi, 300 Tdi, diesel .............$ 9.94 4 cyl 1.8 litre Freelander, petrol ................................$ 9.00 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 5.5” canister.......$ 8.84 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 7.5” canister.......$ 9.10 4 cyl 2.0 litre Series I, petrol .....................................$ 6.76

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Great Pri Series II, IIA, III Brake Drums PLC534 PLC545 RNC216 RNC504

88 Series III 10” Brake Drum, Genuine ...................$ 88 Series II, IIA 10” Brake Drum, ProLine ..............$ 109 Series II, IIA, 2.25ltr thru Suff. G, Genuine.......$ 109 Series IIA, III, 2.25ltr 1971 on, Genuine ............$

49.00 49.00 149.90 92.56

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E SAV Shoes 88” and 109”

Brake Shoes Sold in Axle Sets (enough for 2 wheels) PLF320 88” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front and rear ..................$ 41.50 PLF343 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front only, 2.25ltr ...........$ 54.95 PLF321 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, rear only, all models.....$ 44.95 PLF342

Brake Shoes for handbrake, Series IIA/III .............$ 29.95

Wheel Cylinders for 88", Series II, IIA, III In addition to offering Genuine Land Rover Wheel Cylinders, we’ve been able to source out Lucas/Girling wheel cylinders directly and have passed on the savings to you!

PLB535

Check Out These Girling Prices RNB535 PLB535 RNB536 PLB536 RNB537 PLB537 RNB538 PLB538

Front Right, Genuine...................................................$ Front Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)........................$ Front Left, Genuine .....................................................$ Front Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ..........................$ Rear Right, Genuine....................................................$ Rear Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ........................$ Rear Left, Genuine ......................................................$ Rear Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ...........................$

69.95 45.00 69.95 45.00 71.76 49.00 71.76 49.00

Genuine Series Brake Pipe Kits Insure the most effective operation of your restored brakes with new brake lines. Our kits include all metal and rubber hydraulic lines from master cylinder to wheel cylinder for one entire vehicle.

RNK680 RNK681 RNK682 RNK683

88” Single System, Early Series IIA.........................$ 109” Single System.....................................................$ 88” Dual Power, Series IIA........................................$ 88” Dual Power, Series III .........................................$

154.00 159.50 192.50 185.00

Master Cylinders Girling Clutch Master Cylinders PLF285

Series IIA, III PLC752 Series IIA CV 88”.........................................................$ PLC753 Series IIA CV 109”.......................................................$ PLC454 Series IIA, III, 88”, dual power .................................$ PLC762 Series III 109”, dual power........................................$ Defender PLF285 Defender 90/110 ..........................................................$ Discovery PLB200 Discovery I w/ABS......................................................$ Range Rover Classic PLB172 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Lockeed) .............$ PLB180 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Girling).................$

71.00 99.91 211.15 221.45 174.95 259.00 195.95 274.00

Girling Clutch Master PLF289 Cylinders at Great Prices – Why Use Anything Else?

Series IIA, III PLC752 Series IIA with independent reservoir....................$ PLF289 Series IIA with integral reservoir.............................$ Defender PLF289 Defender 90/110 ..........................................................$ Discovery RND939 Discovery I ...................................................................$

Girling Clutch Slave Cylinders

71.00 71.07 71.07 138.78

RND627

Series IIA, III PLB599 Series IIA......................................................................$ PLC535 Series III .......................................................................$ Defender RNE222 Defender V8 .................................................................$ RND627 Defender Tdi ................................................................$ RND493 Defender Td5 ...............................................................$ Discovery RND627 Discovery V8 ................................................................$

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69.95 49.00 59.95 92.45 64.46 92.45

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Brake Rotors and Pads

New Brake Calipers Defender 90/110 PLF300 Defender 90, Front Brake Caliper, RH......................$ PLF301 Defender 90, Front Brake Caliper, LH ......................$ PLF200 Defender 110, Front Brake Caliper, RH....................$ PLF201 Defender 110, Front Brake Caliper, LH ....................$ PLB198 Defender 90, Rear Brake Caliper, RH ......................$ PLB197 Defender 90, Rear Brake Caliper, LH.......................$ Discovery I PLB192 Front Brake Caliper, RH..............................................$ PLB191 Front Brake Caliper, LH ..............................................$ PLB198 Rear Brake Caliper, RH ..............................................$ PLB197 Rear Brake Caliper, LH...............................................$ Discovery II (Girling) PLD016 Front Brake Caliper, RH, ProLine..............................$ PLD017 Front Brake Caliper, LH, ProLine ..............................$ PLD005 Rear Brake Caliper, LH, ProLine...............................$ PLD004 Rear Brake Caliper, RH, ProLine ..............................$ Range Rover Classic PLB014 Front, non-ABS, ‘87-’89 10mm, RH ...........................$ PLB015 Front, non-ABS, ‘87-’89 10mm, LH............................$ PLB011 Front, ABS/Hunter, 10mm (from LA399973), RH .....$ PLB017 Front, ABS/Hunter, 10mm (from LA399973), LH......$ PLD259 Front, ABS/Hunter, 12mm (from PA637568), RH .....$ PLD258 Front, ABS/Hunter, 12mm (from PA637568), LH......$ PLB018 Rear, ABS/Hunter, 10mm (up to PA637567), RH .....$ PLB010 Rear, ABS/Hunter, 10mm (up to PA637567), LH......$ PLB198 Rear, ABS/Hunter, 12mm (from PA637568), RH ......$ PLB197 Rear, ABS/Hunter, 12mm (from PA637568), LH.......$ Range Rover P38A (Girling) PLD016 Front Brake Caliper, RH, ProLine..............................$ PLD017 Front Brake Caliper, LH, ProLine ..............................$ PLD005 Rear Brake Caliper, LH, ProLine...............................$ PLD004 Rear Brake Caliper, RH, ProLine ..............................$

307.97 307.97 314.95 314.95 184.95 184.95 249.95 249.95 187.50 187.50 274.95 274.95 85.95 85.95 299.95 299.95 275.00 275.00 297.95 297.95 254.95 254.95 187.50 187.50 274.95 274.95 85.95 85.95

PLB022

Semi-Metallic // Low Dust // No Noise

PLB208

Defender 90/110 PLB022 Defender 90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97, Brake Rotor, front ..........$ PLB006 Defender 110, ‘93, Brake Rotor, front.......................$ PLB012 Defender 90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97, Brake Rotor, rear ...........$ PLF323 Defender 90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97, Brake Pad Set, front......$ PLB004 Defender 90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97, Brake Pad Set, rear.......$ PLF323 Defender 110, ‘93, Brake Pad Set, front..................$ Discovery I PLB006 Brake Rotor, front........................................................$ PLB012 Brake Rotor, rear.........................................................$ PLB208 Brake Pad Set, front ...................................................$ PLB004 Brake Pad Set, rear ....................................................$ Discovery II RND013 Brake Rotor, front, Genuine.......................................$ PLD024 Brake Rotor, rear.........................................................$ PLD036 Brake Pad Set, front ...................................................$ PLD242 Brake Pad Set, rear ....................................................$ Range Rover Classic PLB006 Brake Rotor, ‘87-1989, front .......................................$ PLB022 Brake Rotor, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995, front............$ PLB012 Brake Rotor, ‘87-1995, rear ........................................$ PLB001 Brake Pad Set, ‘87-1989, front ..................................$ PLB208 Brake Pad Set, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995, front .......$ PLB004 Brake Pad Set, ‘87-1989, rear ...................................$ PLB004 Brake Pad Set, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995, rear ........$ Range Rover P38A PLD028 Brake Rotor, front........................................................$ PLD024 Brake Rotor, rear.........................................................$ PLD036 Brake Pad Set, front ...................................................$ PLD242 Brake Pad Set, rear ....................................................$

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Rebuilt Brake Calipers – including Pads and Hardware An affordable alternative to Genuine without sacrificing quality. These Rebuilt Brake Calipers are an incredible value, complete with pads and hardware.

(Please note: $100 core charge for front, $40 core charge for rear.)

Defender 90/110 PLF300R Defender 90, Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH...................$ 94.50 PLF301R Defender 90, Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ...................$ 94.50 PLB020R Defender 90, Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, RH....................$ 99.75 PLB019R Defender 90, Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ....................$ 99.75 PLF200R Defender 110, Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH.................$ 93.75 PLF201R Defender 110, Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH .................$ 93.75 Discovery I PLB192R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH...........................................$ 186.75 PLB191R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ...........................................$ 186.75 PLB019R Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, RH............................................$ 99.75 PLB020R Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ............................................$ 99.75 Discovery II PLD016R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH...........................................$ 141.75 PLD017R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ...........................................$ 149.95 Range Rover Classic PLB014R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘87-1989......................RH ......$ 189.95 PLB015R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘87-1989......................LH.......$ 189.95 PLB011R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,RH $ 189.95 PLB017R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,LH.$ 189.95 PLB019R Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘87-1989 ......................RH ......$ 99.75 PLB020R Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘87-1989 ......................LH.......$ 99.75 PLB019R Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘90-1995 ......................RH ......$ 99.75 PLB020R Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘90-1995 ......................LH.......$ 99.75 Range Rover P38A PLD016R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH...........................................$ 141.75 PLD017R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ...........................................$ 149.95

PLB199 PLH320

Brake Pad Fitting Kits Use these Brake Pad Fitting Kits when replacing your worn out pads.

PLB199 PLD161 PLH320 PLH321

Front, solid disc, Defender, Discovery I ........................$ Front, vented, RR Classic, Defender, Discovery I........$ Rear, non-vented, Defender, Discovery I......................$ Rear, RR Classic, Defender, Discovery I .......................$

Lucas Brake Fluid

We recommend using Lucas Brake Fluid to protect the rubber seals in your Land Rover’s hydraulic system.

GBF4250 Lucas Brake Fluid, 250 ml..........................................$ 4.00 GBF4500 Lucas Brake Fluid, 500 ml..........................................$ 7.00 GBF4100 Lucas Brake Fluid, 1 litre ...........................................$ 12.00

Genuine Vented Steel “Wolf” Wheels

Range Rover P38A & Discovery II 16x7 Genuine Steel Wheels

The absolute strongest wheel you can bolt onto your Land Rover. Designed for extreme off road use. Will fit Series II, IIA, III, D90/110, Range Rover Classic, and Discovery I. Don’t be fooled by lesser quality imitations. Buy a set of four or five and save even more!

Vented Steel Range Rover P38A and Disco II Wheels

RNW216 New, finished in black................................................$ 89.00 ea RNW216/4 Set of four “Wolf” Wheels..SPECIAL! .....................$ 339.00 ea RNW216/5 Set of five “Wolf” Wheels..SPECIAL!......................$ 395.00 ea RNS066 Steel Wheel Lug Nuts ................................................$ 2.36 ea.

9.95 8.50 7.95 6.95

Range Rover 16x7 steel wheels. Perfect for a set of dedicated off-road tires. Finished in silver.

RND260 Steel Road Wheel - RR P38A & Disco II, 16x7.......$ 159.95 ea RND260/4 Set of four Steel Road Wheels .................................$ 619.00 ea RND260/5 Set of five Steel Road Wheels..................................$ 749.00 ea RNS066 Steel Wheel Lug Nuts ................................................$ 2.36 ea.

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test everything we sell.

RND225

Update your Discovery I rubber centered rear propshaft to a more rugged Genuine four bolt flanged propshaft. Kit includes; new propshaft, flange, rear seal and all hardware shown at right.

Propshafts

Trailer Hitch Kits

PLK4100 ProLine Discovery I Rear Propshaft Update Kit ........................................................................................$ RNF315 Series II, IIA, III 88 & 109, front ................................$ RND472 Range Rover Classic, 3.9/4.2ltr, front.......................$ PLD665 Discovery II front ........................................................$ PLD473 Range Rover & Discovery I, rear .............................$

299.00 310.96 499.00 429.00 229.00

Discovery I Propshaft Update Kit

RNH266 for Discovery I, II and Range Rover Classic includes tow bar, 1 7/8” ball, 2” ball, ball cover, locking hitch pin and 2 safety chains.

RND225 for Range Rover P38A includes heavy duty tow bar, 1 7/8” ball, 2” ball, 2 5/8” ball, ball cover, locking hitch pin and 2 safety chains.

RNT012

RNH266 Trailer Hitch Kit, Discovery I and II, RR Classic.....$ 119.95 RND225 Trailer Hitch Kit, Range Rover P38A ........................$ 149.95

Genuine Trailer Wiring Kits Our Genuine Trailer Wiring and Hitch Kits will get the job done, unlike after market parts that are incomplete and cause electrical problems. Our Genuine Trailer Wiring Kit includes: converter box, receptacle, 4-prong receptacle and all necessary wiring and hardware for easy installation.

RNE849 Discovery I ...................................................................$ 169.00 No Hassle RND241 Discovery II ..................................................................$ 195.00 Get it right RNE849 Range Rover Classic ..................................................$ 169.00 with Genuine RND170 Range Rover P38A ......................................................$ 199.95

Genuine Rebuilt Gearboxes RNT020

Transfer Boxes Defender RNT015 Transfer Gearbox, LT230, Remanufactured ............$1,450.00 Range Rover Classic ‘87-’88/ Discovery I RNT012 Transfer Gearbox, LT230, NEW, Genuine ................$2,795.00 RNT015 Transfer Gearbox, LT230, Remanufactured ............$1,450.00 Transfer Gearbox, Core charge................................$ 300.00 Range Rover Classic ‘89-’95 RNT019 Transfer Gearbox, Borg Warner, Rebuilt ................$2,363.85 Transfer Gearbox, Core charge................................$ 300.00 Range Rover P38A / Discovery II RNH363 Transfer Gearbox, .......................................................$2,449.00

RNH252

Genuine Discovery II Tow Hitch Receiver Turn your Discovery II into a towing machine with this Genuine Tow Hitch Receiver. If your Discovery II doesn’t currently have a receiver, this is the one for you. Easily bolts onto your frame without drilling.

Instructions and all necessary hardware are included. Wiring harness additional.

RNH252 Discovery II Tow Hitch Receiver..............................$ 287.50 RND241 Discovery II Trailer Wiring Harness ........................$ 195.00

Genuine Range Rover P38A Tow Bracket If your Range Rover P38A didn’t come with a tow bracket or yours has rusted out, order a new today. Easily bolts onto your frame without drilling. Wiring harness additional.

RNH349 Range Rover P38A Tow Hitch Receiver..................$ 61.56 RND170 Range Rover P38A Trailer Wiring Harness ............$ 199.95

Recovery Hitch and Receiver Adapter for all NAS Land Rovers Our Receiver Adapter (RNA082) allows recovery and tow hitches to be mounted to your Land Rover’s Class III rear receiver. The Recovery Hitch (RNF408) can be mounted front or rear to handle a snatch strap, chain or winch cable.

Expedition-proven in the Camel Trophy. Special superior grade mounting hardware and galvanized backing plate included.

RNA082 RNF408

RNA082

RNF408

Receiver Adapter, fits all NAS Land Rovers...........$ 49.00 Recovery Hitch............................................................$ 69.50

Series and Defender Class III Receivers

RNH110

Perfect for towing or recovery. Bolts onto rear frame member. Can be incorporated with pintel style hitch. Includes mounting hardware. Also available in a front receiver for a Defender.

RNA084 RNA086 RNA087 RNH110 RNA091 RNA085

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All Series models except Military and 109 Station Wagon , rear ...................................$ Military 88 and 109 only, rear....................................$ 109 Station Wagon only, rear....................................$ Defender 90/110, except Td5, rear...........................$ Defender 90/110, Td5 only, rear................................$ Defender 90/110, front................................................$

206.96 206.96 206.96 202.80 206.96 206.96

Water Pumps

Range Rover Classic & Discovery I, Defender RNT002 Gearbox Assembly, ZF Automatic, Rebuilt ...........................$ 2,525.00 RNH375 R380, 5-speed standard, Defender, Genuine, Rebuilt.........$ 2,165.00 RNH376 LT95, 4-speed standard, D110, RRC, Genuine, Rebuilt........$ 2,388.92

Increase your road speed by 32%

AMAZING PRICING

Series IIA, III RNF334 2.25 liter 4 cyl petrol and diesel, Water Pump, Genuine ................................................$ 134.16 RNC348 2.25 liter petrol, Military, Water Pump, Genuine....$ 234.59 Defender 90/110 RNC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine ......................$ 204.95 PLC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine .......................$ 139.00 RNC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine........................$ 189.95 PLC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine.........................$ 149.00 RNF361 2.5 petrol and diesel N.A., Water Pump, Genuine.$ 263.64 RNH257 200 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine .....................$ 309.26 RNH258 300 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine......................$ 88.40 RNH360 Td5 diesel, Water Pump, Genuine ..........................$ 150.51 Discovery I ‘94-1999 RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine ................................................$ 189.95 PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine .................................................$ 149.00 Discovery II ‘00-2002 RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine ................................................$ 189.95 PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine .................................................$ 149.00 Range Rover Classic ‘87-1995 RNC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, Genuine ...............................$ 204.95 PLC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, ProLine.................................$ 139.00 RNC052 ‘95, Water Pump, Genuine.........................................$ 189.95 PLC052 ‘95, Water Pump, ProLine ..........................................$ 149.00 Range Rover P38A ‘95-2002 RNC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, Genuine ...............................$ 189.95 PLC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, ProLine.................................$ 149.00

Genuine Hub Seal Kits Includes Genuine hub seal, hub gasket, hub seal race and locker for hub nut.

Series II, IIA, and III RNK552 Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req).........................................$ 20.00ea Defender 90/110 RNK5623 Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req).........................................$ 6.99ea Discovery I RNK5623 Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req).........................................$ 6.99ea Range Rover Classic RNK5621 1987-’89, Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ........................$ 34.95ea RNK5622 1990-’92, Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ........................$ 7.19ea RNK5623 1993-’95, Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ........................$ 6.99ea

High-Ratio Series IIA, III Transfer Box Pre-assembled, ready to bolt in. Includes transmission brake assembly. Increases your road speed by 32% with no change in low range performance! Eliminates the need for an overdrive for quieter, more reliable road performance. Normal high ratio is 1.148:1, New Hi-Ratio Modified is 0.781:1, low range ratio is unchanged. Entire transferbox assembly is rebuilt including all new bearings, seals and gaskets.

Not compatible with external overdrive or PTO. HRT1002 Hi-Ratio Transfer Box with brake assembly...........$ 1,395.00

CV Joints For ABS and non-ABS

Defender 90/110 PLD201 Defender 90, 1997........................................................$ PLD301 Defender 110, 1993......................................................$ Discovery I RND201 CV Joint, Genuine .......................................................$ PLD201 CV Joint, ProLine.........................................................$ Discovery II RND673 CV Joint, Genuine .......................................................$ Range Rover Classic RNX004 Suffix A axles only, CV Joint, Genuine ....................$ RNX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on,CV Joint, Genuine....................$ PLX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on, CV Joint, ProLine ....................$ RNX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, Genuine .........................$ PLX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, ProLine...........................$ Range Rover P38A RND673 CV Joint, Genuine .......................................................$

129.95ea 199.00ea 314.62ea 129.95ea 398.84ea 272.00ea 374.53ea 125.95ea 495.49ea 214.95ea 398.84ea

Genuine Discovery I Rear Door Latch Kit Has your latch completely rusted out from salt and corrosion? Replace it with our Genuine rear door latch kit. Our exclusive kit includes the replacement assembly, gasket, clips, bolts and washers as shown.

RNK8361 Discovery I Rear Door Latch Kit...............................$ 125.00

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CV JOINT KITS A comprehensive kit that includes all the oil seals and gaskets that you need to replace your CV Joint. Includes cv joint and grease as shown. Proline kits use genuine seals, gaskets and grease as shown.

Defender 90 RNK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ...........$355.00 PLK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint .............$175.00 Defender 110 RNK4021 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ...........$545.00 PLK4021 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint .............$219.00 Discovery RNK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ...........$355.00 PLK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint .............$175.00

Remanufactured Military 2.25 litre 4 Cylinder RNH371 Petrol Engines for Series II, IIA, III Direct from the British Army, these are absolutely complete, ready to bolt in engines.

Assemblies include twin fan belt components and heavy duty oil cooler facilities with all 12V components installed down to the spark plugs. These military engines are shipped just as the Army installs them. We cannot guarantee that they are 8:1 compression or 7:1 compression or whether they are equipped with Stellite valves and seats for long term use of unleaded fuel. Each one will be inspected prior to shipment so you can choose between a generator or alternator and a IIA or Series III pressure plate. Because of this super low price a 90 day guarantee applies. Please understand the supply is limited.

RNH371 Remanufactured Military 2.25 litre petrol Engine......................$ 2,799.00

Remanufactured Military 2.25 liter engine for Series II, IIA, III

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Genuine Steering Boxes

RNS004

Replace your worn out steering box with a new or rebuilt (exchange) one. If you’re seeing a puddle of steering fluid on your garage floor, or your steering wheel is starting to wander, now is the time to invest in a new one.

Defender 90/110, Discovery I & II, Range Rover Classic RNS004 Steering Box, new ......................................................$ RNS111 Steering Box, exchange* ..........................................$ Discovery II & Range Rover P38A RND897 Discovery II Steering Box, new................................$ RND870 P38A Steering Box, exchange*, up to VA375483...$ RND872 P38A Steering Box, exchange*, from VA375483 ...$

495.00 324.95 591.00 863.26 925.96

*Core charge of $275.00 refunded when old steering box is returned.

Series 2.25ltr Fuel Pump

Rovers North 2.25 ltr Performance Engine for Series II, IIA, III Complete engine assembly, ready to drop in, includes all components listed above. We start with a remanufactured military engine, strip it completely down and rebuild it, carrying out extra machining steps to the crankshaft, block, pistons and connecting rod assemblies. We then replace the cylinder head with one of our custom 8:1 performance unleaded assemblies, resulting in a smoother, easier revving engine with noticeably improved performance.

RNE568

RNE568 Rovers North Performance Engine for Series II, IIA, III

SPECIAL! ONLY $ 39.50

RN 2.25 litre Performance Engine for Series II, IIA, III..............................$4,050.80

Series 2.25ltr PLC349 Fuel Pump, 2.25ltr. petrol, SPECIAL..........................$ 39.50 RNB640 Fuel Pump gasket........................................................$ 1.99

Protect YOUR LAND ROVER From Corrosion

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RNW5004 RNW5006 RNW5009 RNW5010

120-4 Rust Inhibitor Protection 500ml, interior body cavity & chassis..............$ Hardwax Underbody Protection 500ml, exterior chassis & underside.............$ Cream Wax - Pure Carnauba 0.5 liter, exterior paint finish & protection.........$ 100+ Paint Sealant Sponge. This easy to use high polymer formula sponge is designed to shield your paint finish against fading, oxidation and industrial fall-out. One application stands up to over100 car washes..............$ RNW5118K Magic Clay System. Includes one Clay Bar, one liter of Moisturizer, and application spray bottle .....................................................................................$ RNW5019 Magic Clay Bar (one bar) ..........................................................................................$ RNW5020 Magic Clay Moisturizer (one liter) ...........................................................................$ *SAVE 10% on cases of 12 - please inquire!

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New Floor Panels for Discovery & Range Rover Classic

Your Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit for Range Rover Classics

LRD147L Discovery I Outer Sill Replacement

This do it yourself kit is designed as a permanent and economical fix for your rusty tail gate lid. Kit includes corrosion proof aluminum frame pieces finished in matte black, hardware and instructions.

PLH514 All Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit for Range Rover Classic ..............$ 499.00

Have you looked under your carpets lately?

Land Rover door seals are prone to water leaks, which get absorbed by your carpets and floor insulation. This provides an ideal environment for mold and corrosion, which will lead to your steel floors prematurely rotting out. These new replacement floor panels are patterned as an exact replacement for your inner sills and floor sections, making for a quick and accurate weld-in repair. Replace your rusty and rotted out Land Rover sills and floors with our new replacement body parts.

Discovery I Sill Replacement Parts LRD147L Discovery I Inner sill Replacement..............LH.......$119.00 LRD147R Discovery I Inner sill Replacement..............RH ......$119.00 LRD146L Discovery I Outer sill Replacement .............LH.......$129.00 LRD146R Discovery I Outer sill Replacement .............RH ......$129.00 Range Rover Classic Sill Replacement Parts RR124L RR Classic Inner sill Replacement...............LH.......$119.00 RR124R RR Classic Inner sill Replacement...............RH ......$119.00 RR121L RR Classic Outer sill Replacement ..............LH.......$129.00 RR121R RR Classic Outer sill Replacement ..............RH ......$129.00

Give your Discovery I a “dash-fix” in minutes! with our Genuine Dash Repair Kit.

Discovery I Genuine Dash Repair Kit If your curled Discovery I dash wasn’t fixed under warranty, now is the time. Our Genuine Dash Repair Kit allows you to make your dash look like new, in minutes. Available in black only; may be painted. 90˚ angle drill suggested for installation, but not necessary. Kit includes screws and instructions.

RNH253K Discovery I Dash Repair Kit, black .......................................$ 22.00

Range Rover Classic Tailgate Bottom Repair Section

Close up detail

The backbone of your Land Rover is it’s chassis. Start with a new Rovers North heavy duty chassis, made for us by Marsland in England! Our new, hot-dipped, fully galvanized Series II, IIA, and III chassis are machined to original Land Rover specifications and include reinforced front horns, auxiliary fuel tank bracket, and hangers for left and or right exhaust, all at the same price as a standard chassis.

88” Series II, IIA, III RNE416 Civilian 88” New Galvanized Chassis ........................$ 1,690.00

Range Rover Classic Tailgate Bottom Repair Section RXM1005 RR Classic Tailgate Bottom Replacement ..............$ 119.00

109” Regular Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 litre RNE412 Civilian 109” New Galvanized Chassis ......................$ 2,860.00 109” Station Wagon Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 ltr RNE413 Civilian 109” Station Wagon New Galv Chassis.......$ 2,695.00

Rovers North Front Differential Guard Rovers North Skid Plate Made from heavy duty 10mm aluminum alloy with galvanized steel brackets, this skid plate is strong and corrosion proof, yet lightweight. Drain holes help prevent moisture build-up. Designed to protect your steering and front axle housing from off-road hazards.

RNA4111 RNA4117

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Range Rover Classic & Discovery I ...............................................$ 429.00 Discovery II.........................................................................................$ 429.00

Essential protection for off-road use. Anodized Steel guard clamps onto the front axle housing and protects the front differential from the most common off-road hazards.

DIFF01AA DIFF02

Range Rover Classic & Discovery I .............................................$115.00 Discovery II (non-ACE only)............................................................$195.00

DIFF03 DIFF04

Range Rover P38A Front .................................................................$195.00 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I Rear......................................$115.00

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SOUTHDOWN USA Raised Air Intakes and Wading Kits Originally designed to combat the sandy dust of the Sahara Desert, MANTEC’s Raised Air Intake ensures a cleaner air supply to your engine when driving in dusty conditions.

Made of zinc-phosphated steel and black polyester-coated (printable to match body color). Used in everything from the Camel Trophy to the G4 Challenge. Includes hardware and fitting instructions.

RNA1003 RNA1013 RNA1115

Discovery I Mantec Raised Air Intake. . . $ Discovery II Mantec Raised Air Intake . . $ Range Rover Classic Mantec Raised Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ RNA1002 Defender90/110 NAS Mantec Raised Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ RNA2002TDI Defender Td5 Mantec Raised air Intake . $ RNA1119 Freelander V6 Mantec Raised Air Intake $

399.00 539.00 425.00 449.00 350.00 439.00

RNA1003

MANTEC’s Wading Kit includes breather extensions and connectors for front and rear axles, gear box and transfer box up to the height of your raised air intake to improve your vehicle's wading ability in wet or flooded conditions.

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RNA1012 Wading Kit, Tdi, V8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 141.63

Southdown USA Anodized Steel Skid Plates Steel Finish

Sill Protectors The best available. MANTEC’s robust sill protectors prevent damage to body work during offroading adventures. Convenient receptacles allow use of Jackall adapter for recovery when high centered or for changing tires. Includes all necessary hardware and installation instructions.

May not be compatible with factory or after market steps.

RNA1117A Convenient Jackall adapter receptacles

RNA1117A RNA1001

Discovery II Sill Protectors......$ 549.00 Defender 90 Sill Protectors......$ 299.00 (no jack points on 110 version)

Swingaway Wheel Carrier The best tire carrier we’ve found. If you use your rear door even occasionally, you’ll appreciate how this tire carrier makes access to the cargo area much easier and takes the stress and weight off of your rear door hinges. Heavy duty tubular steel construction and hinge hardware, zinc phosphated and black polyester-coated. Includes instructions and all necessary hardware for installation. Will fit Series II, IIA, III, Defender 90/110.

RNA2550 MANTEC Swingaway Tire Carrier.............................$ 514.80

(1) Front Steering Guard Kit RNAST02 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I................$ RNAST04 Range Rover P38A ............................................$ RNAST03 Discovery II.........................................................$ (2) Front Axle Guard Kit RNAFA02 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I ...............$ RNAFA03 Discovery II (non-ACE only).............................$ RNAFA04 Front Axle Guard RR P38A ...............................$ (3) Rear Differential Guard Kit RNARA04 Rear Diff RR Classic & Discovery I....................$ RNARA05 Rear Diff Guard Kit 38A........................................$ RNARA03 Rear Diff Discovery II (non-ACE only) ...............$ (4) Fuel Tank Guard Kit RNAFT02 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I...................$ RNAFT04 Range Rover P38A Guard Kit ..............................$ RNAFT03 Discovery II Guard Kit ..........................................$ RNAFT01 Defender 90 Guard Kit..........................................$

Yellow Finish

397.00 ...............$ 427.00 458.00 ...............$ 488.00 448.00 ...............$ 478.00 428.00 ...............$ 458.00 425.00 ...............$ 455.00 419.00 ...............$ 449.00 260.00..............$ 290.00 260.00..............$ 290.00 260.00..............$ 290.00 395.00 .............$ 363.00 .............$ 428.00 .............$ 295.00 .............$

425.00 433.00 458.00 325.00

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RNAST02 Steering Guard RR Classic & Discovery I

RNA2550

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Underbody Protection Mechanical components under the body of your Land Rover experience some of the most damaging treatment from off-road travel. MANTEC’s protective guards are designed to protect your vehicle from unseen and unavoidable problems, allowing you to concentrate on driving. Out of sight should not be out of mind!

RNAFA02 Front Axle Guard RR Classic & Discovery I

MANTEC Steering Guard Protect your steering control rods when the going gets tough. Constructed of alloy fitted to a steel frame.

All hardware and fitting instructions included.

RNA7002 RNA7005 RNA7007

RNARA04 Range Rover Classic, Discovery I Rear Differential Guard, Steel Finish

MANTEC Steering Guard, Defender 90/110, Series III................$ 349.00 MANTEC Steering Guard, Discovery I, Range Rover Classic ...$ 375.00 MANTEC Steering Guard, Discovery II..........................................$ 395.00

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RNAFT01 Fuel Tank Guard Discovery II

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RNA7002

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Genuine Hinge Replacement Kit

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Billet Aluminum Door Hinge Kits

Land Rover has designed a new, non-corrosive alloy for both hinges and bolts to prevent rust for good! Kit includes hinges as well as all necessary bolts, nuts, washers, gaskets, clips, and a can of touch-up spray paint (not shown; specify color).

RNK8060 RNK8061

Defender 90/Series II/III 88” Genuine Hinge Kit ..........................$ 249.00 Defender 110/Series II/III 109” Genuine Hinge Kit ......................$ 459.00 (includes all hardware for additional doors and rear gate)

Rovers North Air Conditioning Kits for Defender 90/110 Cool Down That Defender. Update your Defender with the latest R134A Air Conditioning system as supplied on 2004 Defenders. Our exclusive Air Conditioning Kit for Defenders incorporates many improved components and features, including better ventilation and blower capacity for a faster, colder air.

Superior Range Rover-style vent covers and swivelling louvered vents for footwells deliver cold air where you need it the most. Stronger switch gear and redesigned sleeker one-piece fascia hold up to the elements. Includes: lower dash fascia unit, blowers, compressor, lines, hoses, fittings, pulley, tensioner, belt, evaporator, condenser and fan unit, receiver-drier, all hardware and fitting instructions.

RNAC39 RNAC40 RNAC300 RNAC500

Defender 90 NAS V8, 3.9 litre ...............................................$ 2,595.00 Defender 90 NAS V8, 4.0 litre ...............................................$ 2,595.00 Defender 90/110 300 Tdi, 2.5 litre .........................................$ 2,595.00 Defender 90/110 Td5, 2.5 litre ...............................................$ 2,595.00

Solid precision machined corrosion proof Billet Aluminum Door Hinges with stainless steel pivot pin and bushings by Motor Source. Each door hinge assembly is supplied with stainless steel attachment hardware, nylon washers and replacement fastners for door interior panel. Top hinges are drilled to accept Defender mirror. Will replace all front and side door hinges on all Series II, IIA III, 90 and 110 Land Rovers.

RNA8060A Door Hinge Set 90, 88........................................................................$ 499.00 Front and side door hinge kit with stainless steel hardware for all 88, 109, 90 and 110 2 door models. (4 hinge assemblies) RNA8061A Door Hinge Set 110, 109....................................................................$ 749.00 Front and side door hinge kit with stainless steel hardware for all 109, 110 and 130 station wagon and 4 door models (8 hinge assemblies) RNK8181 Stainless Steel Hardware Kit D90 Soft Top...................................$ 249.00 Front door hinge hardware, rear tailgate hardware, rear frame member hardware and wing top air vent hardware, all in one kit. Does not include NAS Safari Cage hardware RNK8182 Stainless Steel Hardware Kit D90 Station Wagon.......................$ 239.00 Front door hinge hardware, rear door hardware, tire mount hardware, rear frame member hardware and wing top air vent hardware, all in one kit. (Also will fit Ser. III 88 hard tops) Does not include NAS Safari Cage hardware RNK8183 Stainless Steel Hardware Kit 110 Station Wagon .......................$ 399.00 Front and side door hinge hardware, rear door hardware, tire mount hardware, rear frame member hardware and wing top air vent hardware, all in one kit.

(Also will fit Ser. III 109 Station Wagons) Does not include NAS Safari Cage hardware

Rovers North Radiator Muffs • Increase in your heater’s output • Quicker warm-up • Reduced engine stress In the snowbelt, this simple accessory will make a big difference in a Land Rover’s winter performance. By controlling the airflow through the radiator in freezing weather, the engine can run at its optimum operating temperature. This means reduced engine wear and increased heater output. We have developed this radiator muff exclusively for our customers and we believe it is the finest one you will find. Made of heavy Cordura® Nylon with sturdy fasteners for a secure fit and long life.

RNM0001 Early Series IIA ......................................................................................$ 41.50 RNM0002 Late Series IIA .......................................................................................$ 41.50 RNM0003 Series III ..................................................................................................$ 41.50 RNM0004 Defender 90, 110....................................................................................$ 41.50 RNM0005 Air Portable.............................................................................................$ 46.80 RNM0006 Defender 90/110 Stainless Grille........................................................$ 41.50

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Cargo Tire Covers and Fitted Rear Tire Covers

RNCCLRA RNCCLRB RNE387A RNE386B

Land Rover Cargo Cover, standard . . . . . $ 139.00 Cargo Cover, large . . . . . . . . . $ 149.00 Tier Cover, standard . . . . . . . $ 99.00 Tier Cover, large . . . . . . . . . . . $ 119.00

RNCCEA RNCCEB RNTCEA RNTCEB

Elephant Cargo Cover, standard ...........$ 139.00 Cargo Cover, large ..................$ 149.00 Tier Cover, standard ...............$ 99.00 Tier Cover, large ......................$ 119.00

Cargo Tire Cover shown open with zippered flap for easy access, and (inset) shown zipped closed.

Choose from our two styles of high quality rear tire covers. Keep your recovery gear organized and handy with our innovative Cargo Tire Cover. It is designed with three large storage pockets under the zippered flap to allow easy access to your gear when you need it. Or choose our fitted Rear Tire Cover to protect your spare tire from the elements. Both styles are made of thick, durable black vinyl with elastic back to ensure a snug fit. Choose the Land Rover Logo or one of our Safari themes shown. Covers with suffix A fit original equipment standard tire sizes 205/80x18”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x18”. Covers with suffix B fit larger than standard tire sizes 245/75x16”, 750x16”, 235/85x16” and 265/75x16”

RNCCTA RNCCTB RNTCTA RNTCTB

Tiger Cargo Cover, standard ...........$ 139.00 Cargo Cover, large ..................$ 149.00 Tier Cover, standard ...............$ 99.00 Tier Cover, large ......................$ 119.00

RNCCRA RNCCRB RNTCRA RNTCRB

Rhino Cargo Cover, standard.............$ 139.00 Cargo Cover, large....................$ 149.00 Tier Cover, standard ...............$ 99.00 Tier Cover, large ......................$ 119.00

Genuine Rubber Floor Mats Genuine black rubber mats are simply the best. The passenger side has extra material and templates for cutting to fit. Raised perimeter and deep tread trap a surprising amount of mud and water. The best fit! Hose down to clean.

Defender 90, 110 RNI067 Front Mats ............................................................................$ 118.98 RNI070 Defender 110, Middle Footwell.........................................$ 92.56 Discovery I RNA626 Three Piece Footwell Set ..................................................$ 165.00 Discovery II RNA676 Three Piece Footwell Set ..................................................$ 162.50 RNA708 Front Pair ..............................................................................$ 89.95 Range Rover Classic 4 Pc. Set RNA624 ‘87-1995 100” ........................................................................$ 119.00 Range Rover P38A RND220 Front and Rear Set..............................................................$ 175.00 RNCCSA RNCCSB RNTCSA RNTCSB

I and II! Fits Discovery

88” Series on Safari Cargo Cover, standard ...........$ 139.00 Cargo Cover, large ..................$ 149.00 Tier Cover, standard ...............$ 99.00 Tier Cover, large ......................$ 119.00

Defender Radio Facia Kit

Install a Radio or CB in your Dash!

Discovery Cup Holders Fits both Discovery I and II (up to ‘02). These Genuine Land Rover cup holders are the perfect addition to your interior. They feature a slip-in molded insert for smaller drinks and have a non-slip bottom to keep the spills to a minimum. Easily installed with supplied screws.

RND490 Genuine Cup Holder Set, beige ................................$ 54.95 RND491 Genuine Cup Holder Set, smokestone ....................$ 54.95

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Defender 90 / 110 / 130 Keep your eyes on the road. Makes for easy tuning and adjustments while driving. Can be used for a separate CB installation too.

RNH512 Defender Radio Facia Kit...........................................$ 37.68

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Brighter Headlamps for Discovery I Get the look, style and improved visibility for less money than replacing your original Discovery I headlamps.

RNK9921

RNK9922 RNK9923

Stand out with clear front corner lamps for Discovery I 1994 -1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 125.00 Lamp assemblies with new spring retainers, gaskets, bulb holders and amber bulbs. Takes only Minutes to install and requires no tools.

Clear side lamp for Discovery I 1994-1998 . . . . . $ 19.00 Set includes 2 genuine clear lenses with amber bulbs.

Discovery II headlamp upgrade kit for Discovery I 1994-1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 129.00 Kit includes 2 genuine land rover head lamp assemblies with H4 halogen bulbs

Step 4 Take care to install them in the same location to avoid changing alignment.

Reconnect headlamp wires and fit the headlamp to the inner panel. Then rotate the plastic fasteners to their lock position. This will securely fasten the headlamp.

Next fit the corner lamp into position.

Plug in its wire lead and pull the large wire ring into position. This will securely fasten the corner lamp.

Step 11

Step 10

Step 9

Locate the 3 plastic adjustable fasteners on the back of the headlamp.

Rotate their plastic ears to line up with the slotted cut outs in the inner panel..

Step 8

Step 6 Next remove the 3 adjustable fasteners from the back of the headlamp. Take care not to rotate the fastener on the threaded stud as this will change your highlamp alignment.

Simply unsnap the threaded stud from the old headlamp and snap it into the new headlamp. .

When all 3 are aligned, gently lift out the head lamp. Unplug the wire leads from the back of the headlamp unit. The large contour plug is high and low beam. The small bottom plug is your parking light.

Pop out side lamp using hand pressure.

Remove light bulb and replace with new amber bulb.

Unplug its wire connector by pressing down on the plastic lever and pulling apart.

Step 7

Locate the large wire ring behind the corner lamp and pull upward. This releases the corner lamp from its mounting for easy removal.

The original lights are dull and dated.

Time to replace them with a bright and stylish lights. To start raise the bonnet and secure with prot rod.

Step 5

Step 3

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A easy step by step guide on how to update your 1994-1999 Discovery with Discovery II Headlamps and our new clear corner lamps with matching clear side lamps.

Fit new clear lamp onto bulb holder and press back into the body panel.

Test directionals, parking lights, low beam and hi beam lights to ensure all lamp assemblies are functioning correctly. For optimal results have your headlamps professionally aligned.

This easily done by any service facility with standard alignment equipment.

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Rovers North Attends National Rally This year's Land Rover National Rally, Sept. 14-18, put on by the Solihull Society, based in Colorado, was held in spectacular Moab, Utah. Rovers North's Mark Letorney and Mike Koch met dozens of enthusiasts and Rovers North friends at the event. Fabulous weather helped make the off-roading unforgettable. Mike Koch jumped in and out of the Land Rovers owned by Carol Samons, Hans Schulze, and Keith Tanner to record the event for enthusiasts around the world. As Mark and Mike noted, "connecting with Land Rover enthusiasts who don't live in New England is a real plus in attending an event like this. The Solihull Society did a terrific job organizing the meet and we look forward to attending next year's rally."

Putting the air conditioning and cup holders through their paces on cliff hanger in the searing desert heat.

Paul Von Klosst - Dohn tackling cliff hanger with Hans Schulze spotting.

Behind The Steering Wheel

By Jeffrey Aronson A great television ad came to mind this month I sat in my ‘66 Series II-A. Staples, the office products retailer, took the Christmas pop hit “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and used the background music for a back to school ad. While two children stared angrily at the camera, a happy father runs up and down the aisles shopping for back-to-school goods. It’s his “most wonderful time of the year.”

As a Christmas song, though, the saccharin nature of the tune brings out the curmudgeon in me. The treacle inherent in the tune, the slavish lathering of joy - Bah Humbug! Then I hear “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we’ve no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” It’s a perfectly atrocious piece of pop, musical drek, and it’s utterly false when you have a Land Rover. The weather might be frightful this time of year, but you do have places to go and people to see, so let it snow and pile into the Rover.

“Piling into the Rover” means different things with different Rovers.. Remember the Range Rover television ad with the two college guys hitchhiking through the Alps? They’re dressed as if they’ve been outdoors all day. The oh-so-chic couple inside the Range Rover look as though they just stepped out of the lounge at the ski lodge. This couple can be your model when you dress for winter success in your Range Rover or Discovery, or even a recent Defender 90 SW. Now, when you have a Series Land Rover, think of the hitchhikers. I speak from 13 years of owning and driving my II-A all year. In your Range Rover or Discovery, you might have to adjust the heater controls for front or rear, or between the passengers and driver’s side. These choices force you to turn a knob or punch in the preferred temperatures. In my Rover, the water valve above the engine head is turned on for the season. Side to side heat adjustment is accomplished by opening the left or right directional flap on the Kodiak heater on the right side footwell.

The one speed blower motor - which sounds like a scene out of the movie “Twister” - moves air several inches at a time. The 15 different pieces of glass in my station wagon offer numerous places for the entry of outside air; so, too, do the door seals, windshield seal, roof to windshield seal, and body tub to top seal.

Bill Burke supervises the twist off competition on vendor night.

Winter driving in the north involves challenging, potentially dangerous situations. Snow and ice, sleet, freezing rain, black ice and high winds can play havoc with travel plans. Whether commuting to work or embarking on a fun trip, you have to drive differently this time of year. No Land Rover can overcome the laws of physics, but it’s like having a powerful defense lawyer by your side. Four wheel drive, permanent or selected, can help you go in a straight line much more accurately and effectively than a rear or front wheel drive vehicle, but it won’t stop you any faster. It should steer you more effectively but it won’t preclude you from taking yourself into a ditch. If you’re lucky, though, you’ll be able to drive right out of it. That’s one reason why people love their Land Rovers.

Several years ago, the purchase of my Land Rover worked against me. While on a work assignment one winter I stayed at a bed and breakfast in a rural town. A snow storm began that night and when I woke up I found several inches on the ground and many more hanging about in the air, being blown about by gusty winds. The old Victorian building proved quite comfortable and the breakfast rivaled the best I had enjoyed in England. As the only guest present, the proprietress suggested to her husband that permitting me to drive away might be dangerous and that perhaps I should be made to stay another night. I quite liked the idea myself. The proprietor looked over the top of his newspaper and spied my Land Rover, buried in a snowdrift behind the house. “No, he’ll be fine. Look at his car - it’s a Land Rover.” Damn! They sent me out into the blizzard and I had a slow, unnerving drive of 4 hours back home.

As I write this column, we’ve already had snow in northern New England and have a prediction of 5-10 inches in some regions for this very night. To echo our presidential candidates, “Bring it On!”

It’s been often noted that in many parts of the world, the first vehicle seen by 20th century children was a Series Land Rover.

The Land Rover marque sits with a handful of high-impact name plate among the top echelon of vehicle manufacturers.

Joseph White, who covers the automobile industry for The Wall Street Journal, wrote that “I was an adult before I actually saw a Land Rover vehicle. But I have known about Land Rovers since childhood, thanks to Sunday afternoons with Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. That classic Land Rover safari vehicle is still sold as the Defender in markets outside the U.S. Land Rover executives would say it’s the original military grade, go-anywhere SUV of which the Hummer H2 is the copy.”

Land Rover enthusiasts know that Spen King, Tom Barton, Geof Miller, and the rest of the Range Rover design team had studied ‘60’s cars such as the Jeep Wagoneer, Ford Bronco and International Scout to determine future directions for Land Rover. What they accomplished was extraordinary given the relatively small resources available to Land Rover compared to their better-financed competition.

The Range Rover, even in its most basic form in the 1970’s [the earliest ones only had carpeting for the front seats], demonstrated that engineering could be luxurious, that access to hidden places could mean as much as appearance in front of Carnegie Hall, that comfort did not have to equate to cocooning.

The WSJ’s White credits Land Rover “inventing the luxury SUR market in the U.S. with the launch of the Range Rover in 1987.

Keith Tanner leads the way on Metal Masher in his IIA through the desert heat.

Carol Samons maneuvers her D90 through a technical portion of Poison Spider.

Wealthy suburbanites snapped up Range Rovers to wrap some of that safari mojo around their excursions to the mall.

Competitors dope slapped themselves for failing to realize that the concept of a “luxury car” could be redefined so radically.”

The Range Rover concept morphed into the SUR leviathan, exemplified by the Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalde. These became an objects of derision and satire in the ‘90’s.

Unfortunately, the Range Rover and its cousins, such as the Discovery models, found themselves linked together with these overweight station wagon/trucks.

The problem for Land Rover lay in the numbers. In 1999, Land Rover sold 29,380 vehicles in the U.S. In 2003, that number had risen to 39,035 - an impressive growth but, compared to the competition, production levels closer to Morgan than Mercedes. For corporate parent Ford to justify putting money into the marque, it must increase the volume of production and sales.

Matthew Taylor, the head of Land Rover worldwide, has noted that “Land Rover launched seven products in its first 54 years.

Since 2002, we’ll be bringing five new products in six years.” At the end of this cycle, Mr. Taylor says, what had been a two vehicle (Discovery and Range Rover) North American lineup several years ago, before the advent of the compact Freelander model, will become a five model lineup. Those models will include: The Range Rover, the LR3, an updated Freelander and two more vehicles as yet not officially defined.

One will be a new product between Range Rover and the LR3 that will represent “a much more sporty Land Rover,” Mr. Taylor says. The other, he says, will likely represent a response to the challenge of bringing back to the U.S. a vehicle with Defender’s military/safari look and extreme off-road capabilities, repackaged in a modern chassis with up-to-date safety and environmental technology.

Mr. Taylor is determined for Land Rover to grow to about 200,000 to 250,000 vehicles globally, with about 30% of those sales in the U.S. Those figures suggest a goal of roughly doubling U.S. sales from 2003 levels.

Aside from the exciting prospect of having a Defender model back in the USA, any increase in Land Rover’s activity here means greener pastures for owners of older Land Rover models: original Defender 90/110’s, Range Rover Classics, Discovery Series I-II’s, and of course the genuine Series Land Rovers. It’s an exciting time to be a Land Rover enthusiast.

Once again this year, a crew from Rovers North – Shane Westover, Les Parker, Rick Speer and Dave Westover – drove south to the Mid Atlantic Rally, Buckingham County, Virginia.

Naturally, the ROAV club did an outstanding job in planning a terrific event. Naturally, too, it poured all weekend and they watched rivers rise over their banks. The fun of connecting with enthusiasts made the 18 hour drive each way well worth it.

This annual event, run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts every year, is just one example of the excitement in the Land Rover world.

As you read elsewhere in this issue of the Rovers North News, this promises to be an exciting year for Land Rover enthusiasts, regardless of your choice of Land Rover. Here’s a personal wish to every reader for a safe and successful New Year. Winter well!

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Fries with Your Land Rover, Sir? Continued population, but for those to whom it appeals, it is perfectly plausible. Recycled, non-hydrogenated vegetable can be used to power any diesel vehicle through a simple conversion process, which is based upon heating the vegetable oil so that its viscosity becomes closer to the viscosity of diesel fuel.

Once I made the decision to get greasy [not hypoid, but veggie grease -ed], I had to find a vehicle that I could convert. A number of my friends have Series Land Rovers, and the more time I spent in them, the more I liked them. I had made up my mind to find myself a Series Land Rover and convert it to run on vegetable oil. However, as most Rover buffs know, a diesel Series truck is a bit of a rarity here in the United States. So after a month and a half of scouring, I felt like a 30something watching singles ads.

Then I met my match, a 1965 109” Series IIA ex-military 2.25 naturally aspirated diesel. It took me only one dance with her, short as it may have been (She wasn’t registered, so my test drive comprised some hot laps around the parking lot!), to know that this was the truck for me.

Seeing that the truck already had two fuel tanks and tons of room for mounting the conversion components under the bonnet, the truck was the perfect candidate for a conversion, or so I thought.

A week later, the Veggie Rover saga began, as I hopped into my minivan to take her on her fairwell voyage. I left Newmarket, NH one Saturday morning to pick my cohort Justin Lillie in White River Junction, VT. From there we drove up to Rover’s North to pick up a new generator for the truck. From there, we returned to Justin’s house to drop the minivan off and pick up his 1967 88” Series II-A and finally to head down to Springfield, VT to pick up my new found love. By then it was four o’clock and we were half way to Springfield on Interstate 91, when I realized that I had left the temporary plate in my minivan, now parked at Justin’s house. We turned around and reversed course to pick up the missing license plate. Hours later we departed for Springfield, and this time we had every thing we need, except for an abundance of day light.

By the time we arrived in Springfield, it was dark. Basking in the beauty of a lunar eclipse, Justin and I took to the cold task of installing the new generator into my truck, while it was parked in a parking lot. It may seem odd, but I only had the weekend to pick the truck up, so time was beginning to run low. That first repair would set the tone for any subsequent work that followed: outdoors, in a poorly lit parking lot and on a cold, late autumn night!

The Rover was in good shape but there were a few things that I needed to do in order to make the conversion possible. To my

dismay, the more I read, the more I found that a Series Land Rover may not have been the ideal car for a vegetable oil conversion. First of all, the Lucas CAV rotary injector pump does not have the most stalwart reputation when it comes to vegetable oil. However, if measures are taken to deliver the vegetable oil hot, clean, and free of water to the injector pump, the Lucas CAV works just fine. Therefore I added a 2 micron, 200 watt, heated Racor fuel filter and water separator to my vegetable oil system. Then I had to replace the standard Lucas C-40 30 amp generator with a 105 amp alternator to power the new electrical additions to my truck, such as the heated fuel filter, and the two auxiliary fuel pumps that I would have to add.

redirect the returned fuel back to the injector pump or to the diesel tank. The reason I added the 3-way valve instead of just looping the return back into the injector pump’s fuel supply was to ease the removal of air from the fuel system. This way, when I change my diesel fuel filter, I can easily prime the system by simply directing the fuel return back to the diesel tank and turning on the electric fuel pump.

“Does it work?” and “is it cost effective?” are probably two of the most frequently asked questions. I undertook this whole scheme at a difficult financial time in my life, I was 23 years old, I had just lost my high paying job of a U.S. pro cyclist and I had just returned school to finish my last semester of college. The components of the entire conversion, including the alternator and its mounting bracket cost me a grand total of $500. To save more money I chose to put the kit together on my own. As for the cost of vegetable oil, there is none - it is free. Restaurants have to pay about $1 per gallon to dispose of it, so generally speaking, they will happily give it away.

Another problem reared up due to the fact that the Land Rover as an external lift pump, which pushes the fuel from the fuel tanks through the fuel filters and into the injector pump. The mechanically driven external lift pump that comes on the Land Rover engine doesn’t have enough draw to pull fuel through the fuel filters; thus I had to add two electric fuel pumps to my truck. The first pump, a 12 volt, diaphragm fuel pump, pushes the diesel from the diesel tank through the diesel fuel filter and water separator up to the injector pump. The vegetable oil pump is a bit heavier duty, a 12 volt Holley Blue fuel pump with the external pressure regulator, pumps the thicker vegetable oil from the vegetable oil tank through the vegetable oil filter (Racor 640r122) and up to the injector pump. Lastly, I replaced the manual tank selector valve with a 12 volt solenoid valve, which is operated by a toggle switch that I have mounted on my dash.

Over the 4,000 miles that I have put on my truck since I converted it, I have discovered that I use vegetable oil primarily on trips that take fifteen minutes or more. I start my truck on diesel, drive for about 5 min. and then switch to vegetable oil (the coolant temp. is about 150 degrees Fahrenheit). When I am about 5-7 minutes from my destination, I switch back to diesel in order flush the vegetable oil from the system. That being said, on a 100 mile drive on the highway, I usually end up running on diesel for about 10-12 minutes and on vegetable oil for about an hour and fifty minutes.

You have to remember that we are talking about a diesel Series Rover, so in rolling terrain I can average somewhere in between 50-60 mph.

The Haynes Manual for my truck states that it gets about 28 mpg on diesel. I have estimated conservatively that my truck gets somewhere around 22-25mpg on diesel. I have not noticed any difference in its fuel efficiency while running on vegetable oil, nor have I noticed a loss of power. I drive my truck nearly every day, spring, fall, summer, winter, and so far so good.

Once those components were in place, I began the wet and often times messy task of plumbing in the heated vegetable oil line, coolant lines, and tank heater. It is advisable to drain your coolant before you carry out this step! To my good fortune, my truck came equipped with two fuel tanks, thus I did not have to install a second tank. However I did have to cut a hole in one of the two tanks and install a heater core into it. I tapped into the heater loop and circulate engine coolant through the heater core to warm the vegetable oil. The heated fuel line consist of three Teflon hoses (two .5” I.D. hoses for the coolant, and one .25” I.D. hose for the vegetable oil) encased in a PVC sheath.

The heat from the engine coolant radiates into the vegetable oil, keeping it warm on its way to the injector pump.

The beauty of burning vegetable oil in lieu of diesel is that it greatly reduces harmful emissions and greenhouse gasses.

(CO2 is cut 100%. SO2 is cut 100%. Soot emissions are cut 40-60%) In addition to that, vegetable oil is a renewable resource, contrary to diesel fuel. Vegetable oil is certainly not going to solve our world’s dependency on diesel fuel, but it is a step in the right direction for those who want to take action into their own hands!

Last but not least, I had to reroute the fuel return, as I did not want to mix vegetable oil with my diesel fuel system.

Therefore, I installed a 3-way valve which enables me to either

Go Ahead - Supersize Me!

By Craig Reece [Craig Reece, of Neoteric Biofuels inc. in Berkeley, CA, started off with a ‘73 Bronco and an ‘86 Land Cruiser before he finally graduated to a ‘95 Defender 90. He, too, wanted to see if he could convert his Rover to bio-diesel. Here’s the first part of his ingenious story -ed].

I enjoy off-roading and exploring the backcounty, rockcrawling, particularly in Moab, Utah, camping, and expeditions, particularly to Mexico and Central America, and I wanted a truck that could do all of this, comfortably, and with decent fuel mileage and with as close to bulletproof dependability as possible. Something I could sleep in comfortably, with some kind of on-board kitchen, was another dream. A go-anywhere, rockcrawling, dependable and cheap-to-drive mini-RV that had a mix of Series and Defender styling was what I wanted. Oh yes, my other requirement was that it be economical on fuel. It soon became clear that if all these seemingly contradictory features were going to coexist in the same vehicle, I’d have to have it built.

In 2001, my wife Anne and I had driven 9000 miles round-trip from Berkeley to Belize and Guatemala, as members of La Ruta Maya expedition led by Sam Simpson of the Houston Land

Rover Club. We averaged 10-12 mpg, pushing the brick-like Defender down the road with the 3.9 Land Rover V8, resulting in a fuel bill of close to $2000 - which was more than we spent on food and lodging - including 3 nights at Frances Coppola’s Blancaneaux resort on the mountains of Belize (http://www.belizetravelcentral.com/blancaneaux.html) I’d started the diesel-repower process prior to the trip, but my fuel bill reinforced the need for it!

Back in the fall of 2000, at Camp Rover West in Moab, I met Shane Ballensky of Rover Hybirds [see Vintage Rovers Across Africa article in the Rovers North News from 2000-ed] and we decided I’d hire him to build my diesel Rover. He was driving a Defender 90 that he’d bought as a rollover. He had done all the bodywork and painting, plus fabricated gorgeous and beefy custom suspension components and bumpers. From the experience he was considering starting a business building hybrid and custom Land Rovers. I was to be his first customer.

We drove my Defender 90 to the 2nd Twist Off in Fruita, Colorado the following spring, and further refined the dream of the new truck. Three years later I’ve got my truck (and it was not a full-time project for Shane, much to the relief of his wallet and mine) and he now has a full-time business building custom

Rovers and components - when he’s not installing components for my new business of converting diesel vehicles to run on vegetable oil - more on this later in the article. (You can see my truck and his services at http://www.roverhybrids.com/) Just before I left for Belize, Shane saw the perfect platform for my new truck for sale on the Rover’s North Bulletin Board Arthur Patsouris, of the Rovers North Parts Department (hi, Arthur!) was selling a rolling chassis with 300 Tdi. Arthur had bought someone else’s abandoned 100” Series/Defender project then decided he had too many Rovers of his own including his Mercedes diesel-powered 109 ambulance. Shane and I knew that the benefits of the extra wheelbase would be great, since I was interested in a truck that would be capable off-road, on-highway and on expedition. The 100” Discovery wheelbase is superior in most off-road situations to the 92-3/4” wheelbase of the Defender 90, and on the highway provides a smoother ride, and the extra room is useful in an expedition vehicle.

I like the styling of Series and early Defenders, and had already bought a 1972 Series III 88. And since selling my Defender 90 would help fund the buildup of the new truck, I sold the Defender and the buildup of the new truck began.

The Series III had a mostly-rotted frame, and so Shane cut off the outriggers and crossmember from it and welded them onto the Discovery frame.

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Go Ahead Supersize Me! continuedcontinued from page 1 Getting the outriggers in just the right locations was one of the most exacting parts of the project - since we were using a Discovery frame and a mix of Series and Defender body parts, including a shortened Defender 110 tub (purchased from Les’s Loft at Rovers North) and the Discovery frame has a section height 1” shorter than that of the Defenders. Shane needed to do a lot of very precise measuring and marking, using a laser level, to ensure that the outriggers were in just the right location. The confirmation of the care he took, and his skill, is that the door-wing and door-tub alignment is as good or better than a Defender from the factory.

He also cut off the ears on the Disco frame and welded on attachment points on the side of the frame for Heim-jointed and much stronger rear trailing links of his own design, and welded on frame sliders to the bottom of the frame, then shortened the rear of the frame to give a rear overhang/departure angle about mid-way between that of a Defender 90 and that of a Defender 110. He cut off the 3.9 V8 motor mounts and, using a jig from MD Engineering in the UK, located and welded on the 300 Tdi motor mounts.

He fabricated 3/8” steel fuel tank skidplates for the custom stainless 26 gallon rear tank and the 12 gallon under-the-passenger-seat front tank, and we then had the frame and skidplates hot-dip galvanized. (I’d probably be fine in California without the galvanizing, but I plan to own this truck for the rest of my life, so....)

Next, the bodywork phase of the project started - we had the 110 tub, and purchased a used Defender 110 roof and Defender 110 3-door windowless van sides. Shane shortened the 110 tub, top and sides, and cut out the sides for sliding windows. We then had the tub Rhinolyned , in black, including the underside, and had the inside of the 110 top sprayed with off-white Rhinolining. We also sprayed the seat boxes and footwell panels with black Rynolining.

He then painted the body Arles Blue, and the top Alpine white. We also designed and built the front winchbumper, the rear bumper, and the rock sliders, which double as air tanks for the ARB air lockers.

The 300 Tdi engine is stock, except for the vegetable-oil fuel modifications - more on that later - but fitted with a full-width Allard intercooler, and with a pyrometer to record EGT’s (exhaust gas temperatures) - very important with a diesel being pushed hard on the highway. I retained the stock trap oxidizer, for the cleanest possible emissions profile, and Shane fitted a stainless NRP exhaust system to the trap oxidizer. Most of the miscellaneous bits we needed to complete the 300 Tdi conversion were supplied by Rovers North, along with many body and interior parts. Rovers North sells every 300 Tdi part that Land Rover makes, which is extremely handy.

I’ll describe the rest of drivetrain and other features in the next issue.

Working in the Iron Mine, Going on Down, Down

By Rik Olsen [Rik Olsen, Hastings, MN, owns a 1960 Series II 88" SW. This past year, he found another enthusiast's dream - a Discovery SE 7 with the 5-speed manual. Here's his story -ed].

Northern Minnesota is a fascinating part of the world dominated by flannel clad fourth generation Norwegians who still speak with an old world accent. Not surprisingly, people in Minnesota really like to go "up north."

Our club, the Minnesota Land Rovers, schedules a yearly weekend "picnic" to drive the old logging roads in the woods and camp together. Our typical site, Backus, Minnesota, has been under trail closing threat this year. To forestall the possibility for a tarmac only camp out this year, we chose Gilbert, Minnesota. It is a fascinating little town in the "Iron Range" of the great north woods.

Nearby Hibbing is the birth place of Bob Dylan.

Gilbert is so interested in promoting offroading in the region that it has created the first off highway vehicle recreation area in the state of Minnesota. According to the city's website (www.gilbertmn.org) the OHVRA includes "approximately 1,200 acres in northern St. Louis County. This closed-off area features over 30 miles of recreational trails, scramble areas, training and special events facilities for use by off road motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATV) and 4x4 jeeps and trucks." They're strict about safety; there's even a tech inspection. Still, they're encouraging off road clubs and groups to schedule events at their facility. It has taken a tremendous amount of work by the local clubs and individuals in partnership with the outdoor recreational arm if the government to open this magnificent recreational site.

The output of the region's taconite mines fed 75% of the US World War II raw steel need, but those mines are in decline. There is a delightful restaurant named the Whistling Bird Cafe & Bar that features gourmet Caribbean food near the in-town camp called "Sherwood Forest." The off road site is 3 blocks from the main street of town. From the campsite, there is a short dirt track that leads to the Off Highway Vehicle site made for us by the Department of Natural Resources In Land Rover terms, this has been a real milestone year for me. I have been interested in Land Rovers since the SUV craze started here in the states in the mid to early 1990's. I'd longed for a 5 speed Discovery, but graduate school and a very mobile lifestyle forced a delay. Once more established, I was able to scrounge the change for a Land Rover with real character: a 1960 Series II 88" SW with one functioning brake cylinder and little else working well. I bought her in 1998, the 50th anniversary year, and now, after 6 years, much reluctant education, and LOTS of parts, she's actually a presentable runner. This year, I also came across, in the newspaper, another real enthusiast's car: 1996 Discovery SE7 5 speed. I can't imagine the average SUV shopper wanting a stick shift with British reliability and leakablility. It really needed a proper home with someone who could understand it. After all, this is the car that got me interested in Land Rovers in the first place! It cost less than I originally paid for the 1960 Series Two, so I was not really worried about panel damage. It is a really nice feature to have drink holders, a back seat for the kids' car seats, air conditioning, an electrical system that can power the strap-in DVD player, and the ability to go over 50 mph! This is the right truck for a family weekend of off-roading 215 miles from home.

In the '80's and '90's, a loose social club of enthusiasts called the North Woods Land Rover Club formed to join people together offroading. They were quite a bit more "Camel Trophy" than "Tread Lightly." A more encompassing club, the "Upper Mississippi Land Rover Group," or UMLRG for short, followed to meet the needs of less off-road oriented enthusiasts. The name appropriate as the Mississippi starts here in Itasca, Minnesota, but it was a bit of a mouthful. Now, the Minnesota Land Rovers (http://www.mnlandrovers.org/) is a family club that is open to all levels and interests. There are extreme trucks with intricate air suspension systems and stock classics that never get dusty. For a while, I even was a "non-owner" member! There is certainly something for everyone.

On a sunny cool Saturday in August, we met up at the Gilbert site The gracious ranger gave the free sound check ("go 'vroom vroom'") and stickered our windscreens to prove that we all passed. We were each then issued a free day pass. This was to be returned at the end of the day. If all of the slips were not returned by 7:30, the ranger knew to go looking for someone stuck.

The trails were mostly red iron dust with deciduous and conifer forest around us. There were views of the nearby low mountains, and a trail for every level. Some were slow dirt roads, while others were shale moguls or boulder cobbled hills. There was even a mud pit, hill climb, and rock crawl park. Our Discovery had a lovely time playing in the mud and creeping around in the woods.

The most dramatic ride was a steep, winding shelf with a 100 foot drop off. Two elements added to the drama here: there was a rusting rolled Jeep at the bottom of the gorge, and this was my wife, Kelly's first time driving off-road. "Pucker factor 4!" was when a 1 foot hump on the up hill side tilted us for a better view down the hill. I took no notice of this, but rather leaned up hill and prayed. I didn't even look at the inclinometer. At the bottom of the hill with all well and remarkably clean undershorts, we began the ascent. Here's where we had an encounter between a small out cropped rock and our front right wing. At least Kelly was driving at the time.

Paul Eldredge has a similar Discovery and also made it through some tight spots.

He reports: "My harrowing adventure started when I turned right on the trail, when I should have gone straight. So, I am going down this rocky slope, and I was sliding and bouncing down the hill losing control. I came to a stop by hitting a tree and ending up at a weird angle, with my wheels wedged between rocks.Miraculously there was no damage to my vehicle. I was losing a lot of steering fluid, but that is normal. With the help of a lot of members I was able to back up a bit to straighten out. At that point, another car pulled me out and I then proceeded down the trail. I got stuck again, due to a large rock, and then bent my steering rod and broke my dampener - still, no body damage. Yet another car pulled me out and we proceeded up the hill. Just then, I hit my sill and bent my door. During the afternoon ride I rode with Jeremy, we were nearly the last truck back and Jim Ryan and Innocent were looking at my truck to see what they could do to fix my bent rod. Using skills learned 30 minutes prior on John's steering rod, they used a Hi-Lift and a winch to pull it down and back. The first funny thing was that the truck drove better back to the hotel than before the damage. The really strange thing is I no longer leak steering fluid and yes there is fluid in my vehicle."

The Saturday night fun was as you'd expect from these intrepid explorers and their young families and spouses. In addition to the tipping of pints and scotch around campfires, there is a raffle of Rover goodies. This year, the loot included the spiffy genuine factory jacket donated by Rover's North! Another special addition was the Camel Trophy spec Discovery pinata! Talk about bashing about in the woods! Then, there are the awards.

Overall, our Discovery lost about 50 pounds of plastic bits and the rotted out factory brush bar. Other minor tragedies were bent steering bars on John Dougan and Paul Eldredge's trucks.

However, the "broken axle award," given once a year to cushion the blow of having the most damage, went to Adam Ruben. His South American Spec Defender 110 blew a front differential on what was planned to be a gentle ride. He also slashed a tire and lost an alternator. I also would award him my Samaritan award for unreservedly digging under the front of my Discovery to reattach my tow strap when we got stuck on a rock in the mud.

In summary, the Gilbert site is a great recreation for coilers or leafers. It is well run, and the trails are marked to predict the level of difficulty. There is even a pressure sprayer area at the exit!

That said, what really makes it a good time is the camaraderie of the Land Rover club members. We are planning to make this a yearly trip on our calendar of events, and would welcome visitors from the rest of the Land Rovering community to join us next.

[To be continued...]

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Sightings It’s early morning and Sightings editor Jac’Kiye McCollett reports that “I’m tucked away at my desk. The fire is going, a cup of flavored coffee awaits me and the Thanksgiving Turkey just flew in with a large parcel full of your Sightings that I’m anxious to compile. What a glorious place New England is this time of year - aside from scraping the frost off your windshield and making sure your remote car starter works. As I read through the dozens of Sightings I smile, knowing how many of you play such a big part in Rovers North. It’s wonderful seeing new names, as well as familiar names. Thank you for making my job worthwhile!” “Now that I’ve displayed my nice side, the Editor tells me I must remind you of the Sightings rules:” Rule # 1 - All Sightings receive recognition and our appreciation, but not necessarily a mug. We reward only those Sightings that capture the unique qualities of Land Rovers and their owners, and display them in an distinctive way.

Rule #2 - If your Sighting does not really surprise you, it won’t surprise us, either, and thus we can’t award you a mug. We’re delighted, but not surprised, that Land Rovers appear in British television programs, British publications, films with British themes, and shows about African safaris. You shouldn’t be surprised, either, and should consider looking for other ways to get a coffee mug.

Rule #3 - At an ever-changing date before publication, we close off the Sightings. If we’ve mentioned the Sighting in an earlier issue, we won’t mention it again. If you’re new to the family of Land Rover enthusiasts, you may not have seen your Sighting in an earlier issue.

Rule #4 - We’re not outfitting your kitchen. If you qualify, one mug per Sighting per issue.

Rule #5 - Sightings that are Land Rover references in books go to our Literary Land Rover editor for mention, but only when space permits.

Rule #6 - Psst... if we can’t read you name and address because of atrocious penmanship, we can’t recognize your Sighting nor send you a mug. Psst...E-mail submissions - remember we can’t send a mug by e-mail. Send us your real name and shipping address, too.

Rule #7 - Grudgingly, very grudgingly, the Editor admits he might make an error. Let me know if you think you’ve been jobbed, but all decisions of the Editor are final.

Music is such an important part of our lives, regardless of the genre, and what could be better than hopping in your Land Rover, throwing on some tunes and riding as far as you can, before running out of gas, of course!

Or could it be what Andy Duligall, Plainfield, NJ, noticed while browsing his CD collection. A Bryan Adams CD entitled “So Far So Good”. Mr. Adams is sitting atop his Land Rover, smiling of course, and who wouldn’t be Andy, Of course, Bryan Adams is British and owns Land Rovers, so we’d expect him to use one in his photo shoot.

Mary Dickerson, Jacksonville, NC, catches a Discovery prominently displayed midway through an OutKast Video. The song “Prototype” she considers, although it has an extra-terrestrial theme, it’s placement reinforces Land Rover’s “universal” appeal. The Warren Brothers Video “Barely Famous”, which can be seen on CMT. The video features a black NAS Defender 90 with a CD/audio/radio and sports BF Goodrich all terrain tires. Robert Wollschlager, Mystic, CT, writes to us with this. I wonder if they need some chains for those tires?

In other news, CNN broadcasts a couple of stories with Land Rovers gracefully augmenting their coverage. This first one comes to us from Anne Ritter, Charlottesville, VA, where she spots a funeral home outside of London that use Defender 110’s as their hearse. She also tells us the owner was quoted saying that her clients were tired of the typical hearse and wanted to be carried to their final resting place in a vehicle that fit their personalities. It seems there is a waiting list to use that particular funeral home. Now the question is, who would wait?

Another CNN Sighting shows a nice front shot of a Series llA, wading along a flooded waterfront street in St. Augustine, as they were broadcasting reports on Hurricane Francis. At least that’s what Matt Wallace, Asheville, NC, believes he saw. He also tells us there is a ‘67 llA for sale at the local supermarket.

Don’t forget the beer Matt! Peter King, Signal Mtn, TN, also watched and tells us how the Series was pushing a bumper full

of water. “You didn’t see any Disco’s doing that,” Peter claims.

Kim Conn, Snohomiah, WA, Matthew Kosaber, Johnston, PA, and little Alex Hart, New London, CT, all found the irony in seeing a woman getting gas for her Discovery using her Discover card. We’ve reported this before but we want to give “credit” where “credit” is due.

Nobody likes to see a Land Rover in imminent danger, unless of course they’re in the running for a coveted Rovers North coffee mug. In a Citigroup ad a Defender stands proud as it’s about to be smashed to bits by a larger than life boulder. Rick Askew, Seattle, WA, Pat Harris, Westport, CT, David Tow, Portland, OR, John Schleis, Eagen, MN, and Jeff Foland, Clarksville, OH will be receiving a mug for this bizarre, cruel and unfortunate Sighting.

In real life, we know the boulder would be smashed to smithereens!

Giovanni Lanzante, Englewood, CO, shares seeing a “ZEBRA STRIPED” 110 hosting visitors on a safari during a Royal Caribbean commercial. I may have to book that cruise.

Chris Estey, Yorktown, VA, takes to the sky in a Ski Salt Lake ad. A white Discovery ll heads up the side of a beautiful snow covered ski slope. You can see a close-up view of this in Delta Airline’s October Sky magazine.

Chuck Cline, Princeton, WV, directs our attention towards a lovely Land Rover on the cover of Outside Magazine. Chris informs us he owns a ‘98 Disco l, ‘94 Range Rover Classic, a ‘73 Series lll and his newest addition EX-MOD Defender 110.

Supermodel Elsa Benitez poses with a surfboard beside a white Defender 90 soft top in the Sports Illustrated 40th Anniversary swimsuit issue. Mark Lawson, Bellevue, Iowa, tells us “both Elsa and the vehicle appear to be in good condition” Brian Eberts, Dunsford, Ontario, Canada, spies a gorgeous gladiator girl in front of what looks like a classic Land Rover in the Wurth Canada Limited’s 8th month of their calendar. He wonders what the Rover adds to this image. Ah- a Rover enthusiast who can overlook a scantily-clad woman in favor of the Land Rover.

A white 93-95 Range Rover Classic takes the stage in the episode of CSI Miami “Under the Influence”. It seems the Range Rover was involved with the murder of a man but later Chris Laimit, Highlands Ranch, CO and Jason Fudge, Tallahassee, FL discover the perpetrator tried (but failed) to carjack the Rover from an inebriated man. It would have been nice if the series hero had driven the Range Rover instead of the villain.

It’s always wonderful to see your children as excited to spot a Rover as you may be, this next Sighting comes from Andrew Kaan and his son Austin, Fairchild AFB, WA. They spotted a couple of Defender 110’s in the movie Italian Job, also in the movie Sabrina, Harrison Ford drives Sabrina in a Range Rover.

We’ve mentioned these before but they’re such fun that we want to share them again.

Although they cannot receive mugs, I must report that my children Loryn (age 15), Matthew (age14), Michael (age 14), and John (age 13) came running in my room one evening begging me to turn on the TV. Apparently a Land Rover was the star of the show on a recent episode of King of the Hill.

I did manage to see the Rover and was proud of how well they knew their Land Rovers! The show also starred Henry Winkler; for, me seeing him on a horse instead of a motorcycle sent only one word through my head.....AYEEEE!!!!! Bernie Norman, Parlin, NJ, and Desinie Smith, Robsinia, PA, also spotted the same episode. They’ll get mugs because they’re not my children.

Toys R Us.com has an interesting Bratz wild Life Safari Cruiser that Katie Spurr, St. Louis, MO says although modified to avoid licensing issues it sure looks like a Rover to her. All it needs are some stickers and some chipmunks to drive it around and it will be perfect!

The Winter TravelSmith Catalogue is chuck-a-block-full of Land Rovers! On the cover, states, Jim Gensler [see rule #6] sits a 110 up to its bonnet in savannah. William Prillaman, Irvington, VA, also views a quarter shot of a Defender. Robert Sedivy, Richmond, VA, spots a well equipped D110, with raised air intake, full roof rack and A-bar with lights. Rob Modica, Tucson, AZ, sights a LHD Series III 88” with a sun shield but without an Alpine window. David Stoll, Galway, NY and Brant Fagan, Charlestown, NH are also “Sighters”.

David Woo, Santa Monica, CA, and Ron Ward, Columbus, GA, both write in with a wonderful shot of an inside view of an early RHD complete with a cuddly dog wearing a pair of Blundstone boots sold at Sugar River Outfitters. I wonder if the dog passed the written portion of his driving exam.

The New York Daily Times shows a Land Rover, a smiling man and happy woman on some sort of jungle adventure; I wonder if they are viewing baby lion cubs?

Michael Beaudette, New York, NY sent in this Sighting.

Gregg Fallavollita, Fontana, CA, submits an article about traveling to the Andes Mountains which has a picture of an old Series parked in front of a lodge. Arthur Judd, Sanger, CA spied this Rover as well.

Robert Sandlak, Apopka, FL has sent in a Sighting from the Orlando Sentinel Newspaper a Land Rover crashed through a floor, yet managed to be successful in resisting any damage.

A postcard containing a 90 kronor stamp has been sent in to us

by Gary Forehand, Manassas Park,VA, featuring a Defender 110 trekking across the snow.

Next we find a Land Rover up to its windows in water in the Emergency Response 2004 brochure. Robert Di Piero, Stockton, CA; better call 911 or else he’ll have a flood on his hands.

Art Judd, Sanger, CA, writes in with his first attempt to score a mug. He says on the front cover of the Fresno Bee is a Series lll 109 loaded with gear, parked in front of an Ecuadorian cattle ranch turned eco-lodge. It sure made the story interesting to me.

A soldier from the Queens Dragoon guards warns an Iraqi driver during a lightning storm to keep his headlights off to avoid being hit by enemy fire as a British army convoy travels overnight from Basra to join the Black Watch Battle group at Camp Dogwood, 20 miles south of Baghdad. Rommel Ong, Cypress, CA, saw this on the news. Incidentally he owns a 1960 Series II that he is getting ready to restore. One sighting from the BBC comes from Guy Amos, Hollis, NH who thinks this showing was “one helluva boost for Land Rovers in Iraq.”

The Mini Boden Catalogue features a nice Series Rover in their latest issue. Anna Krusic, Orangeburg, NY, Jeff Clark, Hingham, MA, and Ted Aman, Rochester, NY all take notice of the two darling children posing in their Army attire.

Tis’ the season for spying Land Rovers and this next Sighting is no exception. Brian Riley, Minneapolis, MN sends us The Holiday 2004 Athleta catalogue, which includes a nice 109” Series llA pickup cab. He owns a ‘67 Series llA 88” station wagon. Well Brian you’ll have your mug in time for Christmas!

Jeff Bang, Staunton, VA, Wonders why the Range Rover Classic is behind the Lexus on the cover of Land Rover Club Magazine. I wondered the very same thing.

The October issue of Mountain Gazette catches our attention with this fabulous white Land Rover gracing the cover. Jeff Spooner, Rolla, MO and Chris Davis, Boulder, CO, climb to the top of our winners list with this sighting.

It seems Santa has traded in his sleigh for a Series Land Rover!

The ad from a recent REI catalogue shows the capable Series vehicles in one of its favorite elements...the snow. All up for a mug are Keith Gates, Houston, TX, Cory Allen, Battle Ground, WA, William Stewart, McMinnville, OR, Angie Lucas, Appleton, WI, Mike Doidge, Kapolei, HI, Cheryl Cramer, Boise, ID and Annie Sisk, Bozeman, MT. Annie and Cheryl now have something to gloat about when your husbands are present. Well done, ladies!!

September’s Financial Times Newspaper shows a British Armored vehicle passing a Land Rover which was ambushed near Basra. Michael Beckley, Sheridan, OR sends in this horrific photo.

Another dog in a Rover comes to us from Scott Bradfield, Arlington, VA. What could be better than man’s best friend inside man’s best truck? The folks at Orvis certainly know how to dress up their holiday catalog.

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going on with Land Rovers on the Left Coast ed.]

Dearest Rovers North, Happy Days for your information. I’ve got the two issues from a friend today (winter & summer) copies from the United States. I am very HAPPY indeed! I live in Jaco Beach, COSTA RICA and own a LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 2003. Needless to say I have all the fun a Land Rover owner can have. Please keep me informed if you should have a NEWSLETTER available. I also wish to send you photographs of BEAUTIFUL TROPICAL SPOTS WHERE ROVERS CAN TAKE YOU TO!

Letters to the Editor Dear Mark, On behalf of the Minnesota Land Rover Club, we would like to thank you for your very generous donation to our club The contribution from Rovers North helped make our annual picnic a great success. During the drawings we had prizes during the picnic the item from Rovers North was the first to go. The Land Rover factory jacket almost didn’t make it to the picnic. I had my eye on it, but instead I ordered one after the picnic in my size. Thank you again for your support for our club.

of life’s great moments. Congratulations and best of luck in your restoration. Let us know what we can do to help and send us photos ed.]

Hello friends at Rovers North, I received the nice coffee mug the other day, and wanted to say “Thank-you”! I will keep an eye out for your next issue of your newspaper.

Thanks again for your excellent service and parts. My D-90 is in great shape and I appreciate the expertise of Rovers North.

Sincerely, Paul K. Eldredge, Minnesota Land Rovers

Sincerely, James J. Copass Yucca Valley, CA

[Congratulations to the club for a wonderful event. We’re delighted to join you in your enthusiasm for Solihull’s finest -ed]

[You’re welcome! We’re big fans of Defender 90’s and we’re happy to be a part of your enjoyment of your Rover -ed].

Hello from the Florida Keys,

Dear Rovers North,

My “Landie” was owned by a resort until I bought it and it still has the original elephant hides!, but the wear is staring to show. I plan to do a frame off and as you can guess you guys will be THE source for ALL my parts. We also have a “96” Disco and get parts for it from you. Thanks for all the help, past, present and future.

Just received my latest shipment of parts and wanted to thank you. I have always looked forward to the “Rovers North News”.

Jim “MAC” McDowell, Big Pine Key, Florida Keys [No doubt a visit from the Editor in, er, winter, for say, a month, would be very welcome by you - it would certainly be welcomed by the Editor! We look forward to helping you with your restoration and with the daily use of your Discovery -ed]

Chris Williamson, Torrington, CT. [Thanks for the order and for the compliments on the Rovers North News. We enjoy our readers as much as you enjoy reading the newspaper -ed.]

Dear Rovers North, As I was returning from Hawaii and had just seen numerous Land Rovers, especially new Range Rovers, the saying “The worlds most well-traveled vehicles on earth” seemed more of a statement of fact than just a motto.

Dear Rovers North, So today I took my 2001 LR Disco 2 to Mt. St. Helens to see what was going on with all these tremors. So what happens, the Mt. blows. I was able to get a few good pictures of the mountain as well as a picture of my LR in front of the mountain. The picture was taken about 7 miles away in a remote parking lot. I wanted to share this with you and your readers. Of course a tea mug would be nice too.

Ken Stober, Portland, OR

Chris Estey, Yorktown, VA [We agree completely, but we wonder, why LEAVE Hawaii to return anywhere? -ed] Hey There!, Thanks TONS for supporting the Old North State Land Rover Society’s Uharrie Rover Expedition coming up in October: http://www.theoldnorthstate.org/ (That’s me in the photo of the month!)

[Please be careful peering over the edge of the crater! -ed]

Matt Wallace, Asheville, NC

Dear Rovers North,

[Looking good, Matt! The ONSLRS has grown impressively in a short time. We look forward to your next events -ed].

I purchase parts from you guys every now and then. I also get the Rovers North News.

Looking at some of the photos in the most recent edition made me think you might get a kick out of the attached photo. It is of me and my son, James Jr. working on our ‘63 109” station wagon. and keeps on truckin’ because of photos like this. The motto, “You can never start ‘em off too young.”

Jim Klauder Vice President Foundation for Teaching Economics Davis, CA [Reviving a Land Rover with a child can be one

Hi Guys!

I really enjoyed the article on the PCRC’s Women’s Run. Although I didn’t make it to the run featured, I have driven on a couple of earlier runs. Pamela does a great job of organizing the drives.

Thanks!

Kim Conn, Snohomish, WA

Many Thanks, Dahmian Zsulman Distinctive Properties of Costa Rica Jaco Beach, Costa Rica [We certainly enjoy our Land Rover CafÇ from Costa Rica and our Rovers North friends there have enticed us with stunning images from your country. We know that Land Rovers have a long history in Costa Rica and we’re delighted that they remain popular there today. Keep in touch! -ed] Dear Rovers North, A coworker of mine recently made a trip to Iceland, where they drove completely around the country (not in a Land Rover, alas) but reported seeing many Land Rovers. I myself spent a year in Iceland back in 1973 with the U.S. Coast Guard and did get around a little in an old Jeep CJ that was sort of barracks community property. At that time, Volkswagens were most plentiful, but Land Rovers Series and Mini’s were also much desired by the locals.

Iceland is truly a beautiful, pristine land of fire and ice, and someday I’d love to visit again.

Yours Truly, Gary Forehand, Manasass Park, VA [You might remember that Kevin Girling of Land Rover Enthusiast magazine shared a terrific story on Land Rovers in Iceland with us a couple of years ago. Go to www.

LandRoverEnthusiast.com to find back issues of that magazine -ed].

Dear Mark, Another Land Rover in an ad for South Africa appeared in the National Geographic Adventure Magazine. No real surprise to see another Land Rover with its front window folded down, headed out across the savannah.

The real surprise is that a truck that is at least 35 years old, continues to be the vehicle they want to use to carry a message about what South Africa has to see, and an old Land Rover to see it in. It is a tribute to the lasting legacy that the Land Rover has made in a country that it has been such a part of the landscape. They choose a very old truck to carry a message that anything else would not do as well....maybe not do at all.

Thanks Mark..bumpin’ along down the road, Leighton Ogg, Houston, TX [Good point, Leighton. We know that Land Rovers and African development have a powerful visual and emotional connection -ed].

Rovers North, One of the perks my son Jamey has as a senior in high school this year is the ability to pick his favorite parking spot and decorate the concrete stop as he chooses. He wanted his parking spot to reflect his taste in vehicles (his ‘74 Series lll 88’) Thanks, Charles Harrell

[What a lovely zebra striped parking spot, and the ever familiar Land Rover logo puts him in a class of his own. We assume he earned an “A.” -ed]

Sightings Winners Desinie Smith Robsenia, PA Jeff Spooner Rolla, MO Chris Davis Boulder, CO Jeff Bang Staunton, VA Mark Lawson Bellvue, IA Mary Dickerson Jacksonville, NC Robert Wollschlager Mystic, CT Matthew Kosaber Johnston, PA Jeff Foland Clarksville, OH Rick Askew Seattle, WA Pat Harris Westport, CT David Tow Portland, OR John Schleis Eagen, MN Brian Eberts Dunsford, Ontario Jason Fudge Tallahassee, FL Chris Laimit Highlands Ranch, CO Bernie Norman Parlin, NJ David Woo Santa Monica, CA Ron Ward Columbus, GA Jeff Clark Hingham, MA Ted Aman Rochester, NY Anna Krusic Orangburg, NY Brian Riley Minnneapolis, MN Scott Bradfield Arlington, VA Robert Di Piero Stockton, CA Annie Sisk Bozeman, MT Cheryl Cramer Boise, ID Angie Lucas Appleton, WI William Stewart McMinnville, OR Cory Allen Battle Ground, WA Keith Gates Houston, TX Michael Doidge Kapolei, HI

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