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BRING ON THE WORLD! This 110 Wolf was about to be built in standard form. Until someone stumbled over a full WMIK kit…

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It’s been said that the Discovery 2 risks being missed out by modders.

But though it’s not as simple as the Mk1, the last live-axled Disco can still be turned into an off-road hero Full story: Page 30 You don’t normally see 90s prepped for overlanding.

Far less soft-top examples.

But this remarkable 90 is more than just somebody’s home from home. It’s the culmination of a fullon rebuild – and possibly the first in what will be a long line of trucks that blend travel prep with bling.

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This is more than just a handsome old Classic. It’s in an original colour that suggests it may once have been part of an all-conquering F1 team Full story: Page 18

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REE tickets for the Great British Land Rover Show have now closed – but there is still one way in which you can attend the Land Rover season finale, all for the tiny fee of… well… nothing!

Twist your eyes south and you’ll see a slip that we are inviting you to cut out and bring along to the show for your free entry to the Great British

Land Rover Show, which is held at the Donington Exhibition Centre on Sunday 29 November.

For this to apply, you will need to purchase another full-price admission ticket on the door. But seeing as all your mates will want to experience the calendar’s best Land Rover extravaganza as well, we’re certain that won’t be a problem!

At the time of writing, we can confirm some of the biggest names in the business have cemented their place as exhibitors and will be bringing you the finest Land Rover parts, tools and various other items for you to open those eyes wide on a sleepy winter Sunday.

These names include (brace yourself) Goodwinch, Bespoke Defenders, 4x4 Overlander, Masai, TMD, Ruskin, Yorkshire 4x4 and loads, loads more.

Plus you can expect our exhibitors’ listings in the Official GBLRS Show Guide – slotted neatly within this fine publication – to grow over the next few weeks, as the industry gets ready for the one-day Green Oval winter wonderland that will descend upon Donington later this month.

We can also reveal some of the fantastic examples of Solihull witchcraft you’ll be able to ogle at on your tour round the Donington Exhibition Centre. Firstly, on your way into the show hall, you’ll pass through our Readers’ Vehicles Display, where you can take a step back and admire the

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vehicle owned by you, our readers, and the people who make this Green Oval community tick.

Paul Wood’s Range Rover Classic – or is it really a Discovery underneath?

– will be one of the vehicles you can be scratching your head at outside the front of the show hall, while inside we’ve got even more treats for you, such as Matthew Eyre’s Defender 90.

This is one Defender we should all aspire to own (subject to your fondness of the colour green). And you’ll be able to read all about Matthew’s 90 in the January 2016 issue of The Landy, which will be handed out on the door at the show in November.

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Above: Matthew Eyre’s Lamborghini green Defender 90 will certainly make itself heard at the Great British Land Rover Show this November. Come and see it at The Landy stand for a closer inspection Below: Paul Wood may have mastered the art of deception with this Landy. His Discovery has a Range Rover body... yes, that’s right. If you’re still confused then maybe a closer look at this off-road king would be in order – you’ll find the Rangey/Disco and Paul within the Readers’ Vehicles Display at the GBLRS

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Land Rover teases final draft of Evoque Convertible World’s first luxury compact SUV passes all-terrain testing in (Mayfair) style Mike Trott

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inal preparations are being made on the Evoque Convertible prior to its emergence on UK roads next spring.

As the clock ticks down to the revelation of the world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible this November, Land Rover has been busy testing the Evoque Convertible’s off-road ability – and potential customer appetites.

This latest planned export from Solihull’s ever-expanding portfolio may be debuting this month, but Land

Rover already left a trail of the Chelsea-inspired Convertibles lying around London in early October.

Six full-scale wireframe sculptures were placed around some of London’s most iconic locations. Venues including Harrods, Knightsbridge and Mayfair were all subject to the presence of a shape that will no doubt become familiar in these parts. Land Rover has recognised its most probable clientele and it’s safe to say the Evoque Convertible is more Kensington than Kidderminster.

The Evoque Convertible has also been busy training at Land Rover’s all-terrain facility at Eastnor Castle, before its intended graduation at the Geneva Motor Show next March.

Mike Cross, Land Rover Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, said: ‘Land Rover prides itself on being a class leader when it comes to all-terrain capability and the Evoque Convertible is no different.

‘Thanks to a combination of innovative engineering and the application of advanced technologies, Evoque Convertible will deliver a dynamic and assured SUV experience that has been tested around the world. We call it “The Convertible for all Seasons”.’

The Evoque Convertible will be unveiled this November, with first customer deliveries taking place in the spring of 2016.

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e all know full well how good the Discovery is as a tow car, but it’s worth a reminder whenever it has to get a bigger trophy cabinet…

The winners of Caravan Club’s Towcar of the Year Awards for 2015 have been revealed and it’s no surprise to hear that Discovery has once again set off for home with three of the top towing rosettes.

Having demonstrated its performance to a panel of judges from the Caravan Club, the chosen one – aka the Discovery HSE Luxury – was declared the overall winner, as well as being victorious in two further classes: all-wheel drive vehicles weighing in excess of 1800kg and vehicles priced over £50,000.

Comments from the judges focused on its ‘rock solid stability,’ as well as other features including the vehicle’s hill start and electric parking brake.

In total, 39 vehicles were tested for this year’s competition, with verdicts

being delivered from caravanning specialists and motoring journalists as well as Caravan Club members, all evaluating each vehicle’s ability to accelerate, brake and deal with obstacles such as hill starts.

The Discovery has continued to be successful over the years with technological enhancements, including Trailer Stability Assist which identifies the presence of a trailer and, once travelling over 37mph, will ‘assist’ with

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Earlier this year, Land Rover previewed how the future of towing may look when it showed its world-first Transparent Trailer and Cargo Sense research concepts.

Jeremy Hicks, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover UK, said: ‘2015 is proving to be another fantastic year for Discovery. It has been at the top of the judges’ lists of capable towing vehicles consistently for the last nine years.

Along with our recent research concept announcements, we are demonstrating our strong ability to develop ground-breaking technologies that put the needs of our customers first. Innovation and capability are cornerstones of our DNA and Discovery continues to lead the way in these areas.’

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Every month, I have the pleasure of going through all the small ads in the back of The Landy and being the first to see the vehicles our readers are selling. It’s a fun and fascinating part of my job, but it’s definitely not without its hazards.

You’re probably familiar with the secondhand obsession phenomenon.

You see a vehicle advertised that looks as if it would change your world, you read the blurb the seller has written and all of a sudden you can’t stop thinking about it.

As a consequence of my job, this happens to me about three or four times a week. It might be a really fit looking 90, a gnarly Disco 2 that’s been prepped for off-roading, a 130 that’s begging to be turned into something glorious, an early L322 with low miles and an ever lower price tag or some sort of classic that would turn my driveway into a smallscale motor museum. I very much doubt that I’m alone in having my head turned like this almost non-stop by the Landies that show up for sale.

A year or so back, I spotted a Disco which I obsessed over for ages as the asking price crept down, until all of a sudden it cropped up in the Dunsfold collection. It was the last D1 off the line and had previously been on show at Gaydon, and I still kind of kick myself for not taking a punt.

Just as well I didn’t really. Because carrying two small boys in the back of an important part of Land Rover’s history might be considered bad form.

Normally, though, it’s just common sense that prevails. When you see a tidy V8 Rangey and start thinking about gas, it’s easy to ignore what you know about parts prices and every other aspect of running costs.

I’ve even found myself obsessing about P38s recently. Which is a thing I never thought would happen, given that the last one I drove, a brand new test car back in 2001, was probably the most disgracefully bad vehicle I’ve ever sat in.

But , you know, THIS time it would be different. The mantra of every secondhand obsessive. Who needs commonsense anyway? A cool new Land Rover is always a good idea…

Alan Kidd, Editor

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aguar Land Rover is turning from a global automotive manufacturer into a missionary machine to help young Africans.

As part of the company’s Global CSR Programme, the firm is introducing a project to see that 300,000 young Africans have access to safe drinking water.

Launched in 2013, the JLR Global CSR Programme aims to invest in projects which promote sustainable business growth and take the environment into account in the process, with the objective of positively impacting on the lives of 12 million people by 2020.

Jaguar Land Rover has teamed up with ClimateCare and Vestergaard to work on a new smart water filtration technology that will see over 300,000 pupils benefit across 375 schools in Bungoma County, Kenya.

The five-year project will deliver safe water for the pupils, improving their health and the prospects of a better life by enabling them to carry out as much of their education as possible.

The project, which has been entitled LifeStraw, will see staff members from the programme maintain routine visits to the schools, ensuring proper usage of the system and a chance to give the children further tuition.

For the launch of the scheme, seven of JLR’s employees from across the UK

and South Africa were on hand to visit the target schools. This was arranged as part of the company’s employeevolunteering programme.

Nigel Clarke, Operations Director of JLR Sub-Saharan Africa, said: ‘As a responsible business which is pioneering new technologies and innovations to reduce the impact of our vehicles, it makes sense for us to invest in new technologies which are tackling other sustainability issues around the world.

‘Africa is a key growth market for us. By supporting the provision of appropriate and effective water purifier technology we are creating opportunities for over 300,000 school children in western Kenya – giving them the opportunity for a better education and greater opportunity to learn and excel.’

ClimateCare Director Tom Morton added: ‘This project to provide safe water to schools in Bungoma is a great example. Not only does it create an immediate, positive change, it will also leave a lasting legacy – supporting a better education for a whole generation of school children.’

Benjamin Masinde, aged 11, is in class 5 at Visionary Academy, Bungoma Central, Kenya. Benjamin said: ‘I caught typhoid from dirty water at school last term and went to hospital.

I was off school for a week, which was bad as I don’t want to miss any school so I can get good exam results and become an engineer. The new LifeStraw Community filters will make our water safe so we can all be healthy and never miss school.’

Land Rover used this autumn’s CENEX low carbon vehicle event to display a trio of Concept_e vehicles.

These showcased a new electric drive module (eDM) which can be used within any engine and transmission to create a range of hybrids or full electric drivetrains.

Developed over a two-year period as the result of a £16.3 million collaboration between JLR, Innovate UK and a dozen technology partners, the modules are claimed to develop

‘To improve economy, we are developing new methods of heating and cooling the cabin to achieve substantial reductions in energy consumption,’ said Dr Epple. ‘Rather than continuously heating or cooling a flow of air as it enters the car, Jaguar Land Rover is researching how a car could heat or cool an “air bubble” inside the vehicle once, and then maintain the temperature and quality of this air bubble using innovative new HVAC technologies.’

twice the output of traditional electric motors. They were demonstrated in mild hybrid form in an Evoque with an 89bhp prototype diesel engine, in plug-in form aboard a 296bhp petrol-engined Range Rover Sport and powering a full electric vehicle based on JLR’s aluminium vehicle platform.

‘This is a long-term Jaguar Land Rover research project exploring all aspects of future hybrid and battery electric vehicle technology,’ said JLR’s Research boss Dr Wolfgang Epple.

‘The three Concept_e vehicles will allow us to test and develop exciting new potential technologies that could form part of our low and zero emissions vision beyond 2020.’

In addition, the company has been addressing the subject of inefficiency in the traditional approach to in-car ventilation. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are all heavy on energy – which inevitably leads to greater fuel consumption and therefore higher emissions.

These include infra-red reflective glass which would reflect the sun’s rays so the car is kept cooler. In addition, infra-red panels located in the sun visors, glove box and other out-of-sight positions would radiate heat towards passengers, cocooning them in their own micro-climate.

The cabin air in the ‘bubble’ would pass through a filter to remove CO2, moisture and other particulates.

And as if that’s not all space-age enough, another technology under development is a Warm Air Blanket.

The idea here is that occupants could be heated or cooled through warm or cold air flowing through porous surfaces in the seats.

‘Environmental innovation is at the heart of our business,’ concluded Dr Epple. ‘Our future vision is to continue to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency while still delivering the luxury, performance, refinement and comfort that our customers expect.’

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A Royal Beauty TV star Landy Lomas turns up at John Brown 4x4 in Yorkshire Words: Mike Trott Pictures: John Brown

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here can’t be every so many vehicles out there with such glittering careers behind them as the special Series IIA Lomas

Ambulance we’ve found at John Brown 4x4 this month.

Formally a star of TV series ‘The Royal’, this Limestone timepiece has a few stories to tell from its 50 years.

This is the last surviving example of a Lomas Ambulance, converted by

the Lomas Company and used as a demonstrator for them until 1967. It was then sold on and has been passed through the hands of a number of Series II enthusiasts.

Furthermore, this very unusual Ambulance was one of 31 Landies

rescued from a well-known Norwegian collection a few years ago, thanks to John Craddock.

At the time of writing, the Land Rover was up for sale at John Brown 4x4 – unfortunately for any hopefuls, it has now been reserved – with 97,300 miles on the clock and sitting upon a

Perhaps the buyer may oversee a conversion once more; ambulances have always been great platforms for a camper or, as John suggests, you could even shove a load of Cornettos in the back and start-up an ice cream business. Left as is, it’ll still be a tidy, rare and interesting showpiece.

galvanised chassis from a previous rebuild which the new owner will receive pictures of – along with an A-board that showcases some images from years gone by.

To have a look at more unique vehicles bursting with colourful back stories, check out the John Brown 4x4 website at www.johnbrown4x4.com or call 01845 525440.

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The Perfect Icon: We take a detailed glance at why Matthew Eyre’s Defender 90 could be the ideal Land Rover for every Green Oval enthusiast out there...

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Richard Judd has altered his Series IIA Lightweight countless times over the last 20 years. But he thinks he may finally have settled on the winning formula…

Discovery 1s have got to the point where many are almost unrecognisable from their factory spec.

But Andy Fleming will tell you he’s 100% fine with that – especially when tackling Silverdale…

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Foundry 4x4 adds HD wheel carrier and jack mount to Monsta range FOUNDRY 4X4 HAS ADDED a handy pair of products to its Monsta 4x4 range – allowing you to carry an outsize spare wheel and a high-lift jack all in one go.

First there’s the Monsta 4x4 Heavy-Duty Spare Wheel Carrier, which is available for the Defender

and Discovery 1. This will outlast the vehicle it’s bolted to, and quite possibly its owner, as it’s made from 6mm plate steel and finished in black powder-coat.

With one of these in place, you can carry up to a 36” spare without it fouling the standard back bumper. And that’s quite big enough for most of us.

While you’re about it, Foundry 4x4 has also introduced its Monsta 4x4 Jack Carrier. Combined with an adapter, this is designed to work in tandem with Foundry’s Spare Wheel Multiple Carrier system. It can be used on Hi-Lift and Jackall pattern units alike, whether with a standard wheel carrier or an aftermarket swing-away job.

The system comes with an integrated jack base, which is dimpled for added grip in ground that doesn’t have much, and the foot plate is made of aluminium. The carrier itself is fashioned from a combination of stainless and powder-coated steel, so you’ve every right to expect it to last.

Like the Heavy-Duty Spare Wheel Carrier, the Jack Carrier is available for the Defender and Discovery 1. It comes with a locating pin and highsecurity lock, for the usual obvious and depressing reasons, and for further peace of mind you can secure it with a long-shank padlock.

All good stuff, then. Which just leave the small matter of what it costs.

The answer is £68 for the Spare Wheel Carrier and £118 for the Jack Carrier, both of which include VAT. You can certainly pay more to get less. www.foundry4x4.co.uk

XS4x4 brings Pro-Locker to Britain It’s not every day that you get to talk about a whole new range of locking diffs. Particularly not when they’re pukka gear from Australia rather than blatant fakes made of tinfoil from… well, you know where.

But today is that day. And TJM is that pukka Aussie brand – and as brands go they don’t get much more pukka (or Aussie) than that.

TJM has been going since 1973, and in that time it’s grown to become one of the most recognised and trusted names in the off-road world. It’s been to Britain before, but made a return last year when XS4x4 picked up the reins as its importer.

And now, XS4x4 has added the Pro-Locker to the range of TJM gear it brings in. They’re available for the usual range of Land Rovers – which included the Defender, Discovery 1 and 2 and Range Rover Classic.

The Pro-Locker uses the familiar airactuated design to engage a lock ring when commanded by a switch on the dashboard. The hardware inside the diff itself is very heavy-duty, with a thicker carrier and larger pinion gears than the average diff, and even the external hose connection is reinforced – something which shows a bit of understanding as to where lockers are most likely to go wrong in the real world.

Features of the diff ’s manufacture include a high-strength ductile cast

iron casing, an extra-tick flange cap with longer crownwheel bolts, side gears with extra large teeth and thicker pinions which are perfectly matched to the spider gears inside the diff. The lock ring has a full 10mm of engagement over the side locking gear, there’s a hardened one-piece cross shaft and the solenoid valve is sealed to IP65.

Britpart’s grille and headlamp trims As well as the lockers themselves, TJM also does a compressor to go with them. The UK price for this is £155.19, with each locker costing £791.67, so it’s going to cost much the same as taking the well-trodden ARB route. Some will see this is a reason to ignore TJM, others as a reason to jump on it. xs4x4.parts

A SMART SET OF grilles and headlamp surrounds has provided the finishing touch for many a Defender rebuild. These days, you can get all sorts of blinged-up alternatives, some more stylish and tasteful than others, but a lot of Land Rover purists would never look beyond the original design.

If that’s you, Britpart is now carrying a range of items in a choice of Indus Silver and Santorini Black finishes.

You can get them in full sets or as individual items – shop around and you’ll find that prices vary quite wildly,

but something like £180 will make you the owner of a full set in either finish. www.britpart.com

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Defender changing gear like a bag of nails?

Slickshift could be the answer…

One of the nicest things about driving a Defender is that lovely mechanical feeling as you change gear. Unless it’s a knackered old affair with a stick that feels like rummaging around in the dark for the contact lens you’ve dropped in a shag-pile carpet, at least.

If trying to find a ratio, any ratio, is like that in yours, the Slickshift from Syncro Gearboxes might well be the best thing that could happen in your life right now. Costing £74.99 plus the dreaded, this can be fitted in half an hour or so.

You just need the minimum of tools (circlip pliers, a screwdriver, 17mm, 13mm, and 10mm spanners) and the ability to follow instructions. And once installed, the unit promises to bring your gearbox right back into the modern world.

Suitable for the LT77 and R380 gearbox (including on TD5s), the Slickshift ‘improves gearchanges by reducing sloppiness and minimising travel, as well as neatening shifts giving smoother gear changes.’ In essence, it’s a direct replacement for the standard pivot pin, and it comes with all the hardware you need to fit it – painted steel spacer plates, M8 bolts, washers and a nylon cup.

‘The Slickshift from Syncro Gearboxes is easy to fit and allows you to use your original gearstick,’ says the company. ‘Within thirty minutes, you can have a more modern feeling Defender, with gear selections similar to newer vehicles.’ www.syncrogearboxes.com

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Goodwinch adds twin-top to TDS range

Goodwinch’s famous Bowmotors have been appearing in challengespev winches for many years. And of course the company’s own range of TDS Goldfish units have been a favourite on everyday Land Rovers for longer still, offering dependable recovery power with the sort of prices which have long been making people question the need to spend more.

But David Bowyer, the man behind the company, is more than just a businessman. He’s a Landy-loving off-roader who still goes green laning for a hobby after all these years – and he still puts his heart and soul into the products he develops.

Products like the latest TwinMotor TDS, which is designed for competition users looking for the fastest pull possible.

In fact, this has a choice of three speeds. So you can use it for an everyday recovery – say if your next door neighbour wants a bush grubbing out, as they so often do, or a lane fascist has dumped a load of heavy garbage across a right of way in the mistaken belief that you don’t have every right to shift it.

You can also up the tempo for a faster pull – or, in the thick of competition use, crank it up to max for super-fast perfomance.

Other options include the size of drum you’d like with your fast, waterproof winch. The Twin-Motor TDS range gives you the option of standard, large or extra-large drum

to suit whatever winching needs you may have.

And then of course there’s the motors. Plural. The Bowmotor 1, 2 and 3 are all compatible with Goodwinch’s Twin-Top unit – all are extremely durable, as has been proven in year after year of hardcore competition use, but each has brought more power to the game than the last.

So, that there’s a good wide range of choices to think about. Tick every box and it won’t be a cheap winch – though when you compare one of these to base-spec versions of some of

the ‘jewellery’ winches on the market, going with Goodwinch looks like better value than ever.

Talking of value, the new TwinMotor TDS will be on display at the Great British Land Rover Show on Sunday 29 November. That’s the show with the free tickets – and Goodwinch will be there in all its finery. Show discounts? Get in there and ask.

In the meantime, the advent of the Twin-Motor TDS means the Goodwinch range is now bigger and better than ever. www.goodwinch.com

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Cubby box comfort from Defender Outfitters: it’s the lid-dle things that make the difference…

WHILE FITTING 35” TYRES, a winch bumper and a snorkel can be great modifications for your Land Rover, sometimes it’s the simplest and smallest changes that can give the most rewarding benefits.

Here from Defender Outfitters, for example, is one of the greatest changes you can make to your truck: the Padded Cubby Lid. That’s not a joke. You know how much (aka how little) space there is in

a Defender’s cabin. And you know how much time you spend with your left elbow on the top of your cubby box as a result. So in much the same way as you should always have good seats and a good steering wheel, because they’re the bits you’re always touching, you should have a cubby lid that won’t stick to you, make your arm go numb or end up giving you some sort of skin rash.

Aside from this, a Padded Cubby Lid will also makes the inside of your

Defender look more like a lounge than a barn. They come in a range of finishes, including leather and alcantara, with a sleek stripe or ‘Y’ pattern to finish the lid off.

Defender Outfitters says this is its best-selling product by far. And at a price of just £95 for a what is a bit of bling that’ll make your life more comfortable every time you climb aboard, you can see why. www.fcx.co.uk

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Bearmach brings body protection for Defender owners who don’t like chequer plate

Adding some lightweight cladding to the body of your Defender can be one of the best ways of giving it some extra durability – and in some cases practicality. But what if you don’t like the look of chequer plate?

You turn to Bearmach’s new Wing Protectors and Bonnet Protector, that’s what.

These items are fashioned in plain aluminium measuring 3mm thick and finished in black.

They prevent the scratching of the bonnet and wings when laning and even provide a surface for you to stand on when accessing the roof rack – but without the worry that as well as your jerry cans, you’re also lifting off the paint.

These protectors are compatible with Defenders up to 2007 and are pre-drilled ready for fitting.

The Bonnet Protector retails at around £70, while the Wing Protectors are priced at approximately £50 per wing. In each case, that’s including VAT. www.bearmach.com

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Spray-on protection from everything…

Britpart has added an intriguing new line of products to its vast range. Raptor is a durable coating designed to protect vehicles againsst a wide range of the many nasties waiting for them out there.

These include ‘mechanical damage, fuels, hydraulic oils, rust, corrosion, salt water, damp, extreme temperatures and off-road muddy good fun.’ Which doesn’t sound like a bad start. The coating can

be applied to a huge range of surface materials, too – the ones you’re interested in include painted finishes, aluminium, steel, GRP, bare metals, galvanised surfaces, glass and plastics.

Raptor is made by US company U-Pol, which specialises in automotive refinishing products. It’s no relation to the UK company whose name it shares which will be well known to many Land Rover owners; back home in the US, the product is highly regarded by truck owners as a spray-in bedliner and protective underbody covering.

According to Britpart, Raptor is quickdrying, easy to apply and clean, flexible, waterproof and resistant to UV, stains and abrasion. It helps deaden out noise and vibration, too, and protects against rust, corrosion, salt and damp.

You can apply it to your Land Rover with a roller, brush or Raptor’s own applicator. It can be used on grilles, chequer plating, underbody areas, bumpers, sills, wheels and arches and indeed the whole of your vehicle.

Better yet, Raptor is available in black and tintable finishes – in the latter case, you just add a little paint to get it the shade you’re after. It can be applied in a smooth, fine layer – or built up to a thick, coarse finish.

Items in the range now available through Britpart dealers include primers, degreasers and adhesion promoters, a non-slip additive, mixing cups, applicators and finishing wipes – plus of course bottle of Raptor itself, as well as the hardener required to cure it. www.britpart.com

Cool roof rack for Disco 3 and 4 If you’ve got a Discovery 3 or 4 and plan to use it for a bit of long-distance off-road adventuring (or just to go on holiday), ProSpeed’s low-profile roof rack promises to combine light weight with great strength.

CAD designed and CNC built, this has no less than 66 built-in stainless steel bosses – giving you a huge range of options in terms of using it with ProSpeed’s XRS range of accessories.

Its aerodynamic leading edge is moulded in ABS plastic, which as well as being as tough as old boots makes it about as quiet and fuel-efficient as it’s possible for a rack to be. The low profile of its overall design helps, too – with the rack in place, the height of the vehicle is increased by just 47mm.

All you need to mount the rack is a set of Land Rover’s own short-length roof rails. And a Discovery 3 or 4, obviously, which may be the bucket of cold water, but if you’ve got that far this could well be just the rack for you.

Weighing in at just 24kg, the rack provides a load area of 175x110cm and can carry up to 250kg. It comes with a lifetime warranty, too – it’s not what you’d call cheap at £899, but look at it as an investment and your Discovery will love you for it. www.prospeed-group.co.uk.

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Eight-piston Tarox brakes from TMD

TMD is one of those companies that likes nothing better than to make a Defender go faster. And of course what goes faster must be able to stop faster, so it’s also now offering a Tarox 8-pot Front Caliper Kit. That’s the largest amount of pistons anywhere on the market in a braking kit to suit the Defender. Said kit includes a pair (obviously) of eightpiston calipers measuring 34cm in length along with two 36cm-diameter grooved brake discs.

These dimensions mean the kit is only suitable for Defenders with rims of 18” inches or larger, which means you’ll already have made some modifications to standard factory spec by the time you fit them.

The kit, which TMD says is made for it exclusively by Tarox, inlcudes all the brake pipes necessary for plumbing it in. Needless to say, it’s a premium product for a certain kind of Defender, and the price of £2754 including VAT reflexts that. Very much a case of getting what you pay for, though. www.tmdtuning.com

Swing-away spare wheel carriers can often be impressive to watch in action.

But that doesn’t necessarily make them ever so stylish.

TMD Tuning’s latest offering aims to change that. Its Single Arm Spare Wheel Carrier is designed to mount on to the door and rear crossmember, providing the strength to hold an outsize spare with just the one elegant sweep of curved steel.

The unit requires no drilling to fit, though at £426 there might be a little digging involved. www.tmdtuning.com

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Black and Gold

Words: Mike Trott Pictures: Mike Trott and Andrew Walker

Very few Range Rover Classics are seen donning a black and gold paint scheme, partly because it was never a factory option. What you’re looking at here, then, is a Rangey that was quite possibly a chaperone to one of the most successful Formula One teams of all time...

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here are many things that spring to mind when the colours black and gold are brought into conversation – at least from my own personal perspective, anyway.

The 2008 song ‘Black and Gold’ by Sam Sparro is just one example – a tune that now resonates around the Wolves’ football stadium, the Molineux, before the start of each match.

I just wish some of their performances could be more golden!

Still, a two-door Range Rover Classic in black and gold livery is not

something you see every day, especially when it has over 530,000 miles on the clock. But such a vehicle exists.

You may have questions as to why a two-door Classic would be dressed in such attire – and how someone has racked up so many miles on a timeless piece of Land Rover’s history.

Firstly, this Range Rover wasn’t always the sleek black and silky gold complexion you see here. Originally, it was Lincoln Green, according to owner Barry Weatherhead.

Furthermore, while unverified, what you’re looking at here could be

one of a select few Range Rovers that were transformed to take part in the John Player Special (JPS) advertising campaigns of the mid-1970s.

In the swinging sixties and seventies, Formula One was a haven for Team Lotus. And the famous black and gold race machines were emblazoned with JPS colours for much of this period.

The drivers who took on these cars had big hair and big hearts, and became some of the sport’s biggest names: Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, Nelson Piquet and the late Jim Clark, Ronnie Petersen and Ayrton Senna all braved their buttocks in the cockpits of these special machines.

The Range Rover enters the story because at the time of writing I happened to find some video footage on good old YouTube that confirmed Range Rovers were tarted-up for use in at least one JPS advert. Search ‘John Player Special advert’, hit the second result down and those of you with eagle eyes will spot the Range Rover parked behind where the pit crew are standing.

This was a time when tobacco firms were plastered over every F1 car and it was the Range Rover which may have towed the vehicles themselves or carried equipment for the team.

‘Someone mentioned to me that this could have been used in one of the JPS advertising campaigns,’ says Barry.

‘The seats in the back were made black, and black carpets were added: those weren’t factory colours.

‘I bought this vehicle in 1979 when it was four years old. It already had 100,000 miles on the clock when I got my hands on it.’

If that wasn’t enough evidence to suggest this Rangey had served the Lotus squad as it followed the F1 circus around the globe, then I’m not sure what else is. And when Barry

became the owner, he set about putting its good towing credentials towards his own needs – to the point where this rare Classic has covered more than half-a-million miles.

‘I put Chevette springs on the rear, otherwise this is a standard vehicle,’ states Barry. ‘It’s been my daily drive and tow vehicle ever since.’

The Range Rover is something that Barry could never part with... apart from the small blip he had back in 2000. Having listened to someone who suggested he could do with something a little more modern, Barry swapped

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his JPS Classic for one of the 200 CSK Range Rovers.

‘I part exchanged it in the afternoon, but it broke my heart so much that I went and bought it back the very next morning!’ exclaims Barry. ‘It had never let me down, so I couldn’t part with it.’

Strangely, while reliability isn’t something you’d immediately associate with Range Rovers, this is a friend that Barry had come to depend on; a vehicle that would answer his call each and every time. But while that may have been the attraction for re-buying it in a heartbeat, the initial lure came for different reasons.

‘I liked the look of them when they first came out,’ explains Barry. ‘You can probably tell I don’t like new vehicles.’

Barry attended a steam rally in the Continued overleaf

Right and below: This interior is showing signs of use, but then you wouldn’t expect anything less from a vehicle that has covered the equivalent of 21 trips around the world! Those black carpets, though, have been added at a later stage to the original.

Do we detect the scent of John Player Special?

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Left: 34,279 miles on the clock... not quite. Add a 5 in front of the first digit and that’s the true distance this relic has endured Above left: Ah, a ‘Classic’ scene if ever there was one. Barry’s Range Rover is in for some work as we speak and you can see the effect it’s having on the unfortunate fellow who got landed with the task. On a more serious note, though, it’s an opportunity to feast your eyes on the original colour of this ‘70s icon. Yep, that’s Lincoln Green hiding away in there Above right: That’s what the state of your engine will look like after 530,000 miles. Actually, it won’t because precious few original V8s would ever last that long! This is Barry’s third… or was it seventh? Still, it’s a 3.5 and it sounds the business days before we spoke and he is certainly more taken with vintage machines.

‘I’ve had a couple of Minis in my time. I passed my test in 1967 in a Countryman that belonged to my dad and he’d bought from new in 1960 – I’ve still got it today actually.

‘To me nothing comes close to my Range Rover, though – the space and styling, for example. But, in those days, they were not easy to get hold of. People would snap them up so quickly.’

To be fair, it wouldn’t take long to sell this Rangey on a forecourt today, knowing the possibility of what it was used for all those years ago. However, in 36 years of ownership, Barry has had to haul it back on to its feet a few times. As we speak, the Classic is in the workshop for a full rebuild.

‘I used to Waxoyl the Range Rover every year, but the tin worm has now crept in,’ reveals Barry. ‘The engine – a 3.5-litre V8 – isn’t original, either. It

was rebuilt twice and then I decided to have the block changed around the 340,000- to 350,000-mile mark.’ Barry has given it electronic ignition as well, with the view of seeing some improved fuel consumption.

‘The letters used to stand tall on the bonnet and tailgate, too, but they’re not the original parts now.’

While some parts have withstood the test of time and others have been stubbed out by the elements, Barry has also found some interesting items lurking in his Range Rover.

About 20 years ago, while returning from a holiday in Cornwall, Barry heard a ‘tinkle’ in the gearbox.

‘I said to myself, “I don’t like the sound of that,” and at the time I was on the wrong side of Bristol. I pulled over at Gordano Services, though, after the tinkle got a little louder,’ recalls Barry.

‘I didn’t want to risk driving it back so I called someone to help trailer it back. When we stripped it down, we found a reverse idler bush had been bouncing around on top of the gears.

When I called Land Rover about it, they said it wasn’t even an available part on the Range Rover! I’m glad I stopped in time, though.’

Close, but no JPS cigarette…

Mystery parts inside a mystery vehicle. It will be very difficult to verify whether this Range Rover was ever in the glamorous company of Formula One’s greatest stars, or whether the vehicle was ever used to tow some of the most beautiful race cars ever engineered. But that won’t be something Barry loses sleep over, especially when he gets his old friend back from the workshop and they can set about racking up another half-a-million miles together.

It may have a John Player Special livery, but – and I’m sure Barry would agree – it’s Just Plain Special.

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‘since 1990, i’Ve had land roVers as My daily driVes’

Rob Hallam likes his military Land Rovers. It’s something that becomes blindingly obvious when he starts talking about his collection - and this WMIK 110 is one of the standout performers words and pictures: Mike trott

F Above: Boys will always be boys. And that means we’ll always look at this picture, see the guns, and think ‘cool!’ In this instance, the general purpose machine gun (GPMG) in the foreground is the dainty one, designated for the commander’s use when he wants to carry out drive-bys. The .50-cal sits at the top when a GPMG just won’t do

ew vehicles have aided the British Armed Forces more than the Land Rover Defender.

The flexibility of this machine is common knowledge to each and every one of you who is flicking through these delicious pages. It may well be why you even picked up this publication – browsing your way through for some new ideas on what to do next with your own slice of Defender heaven.

For many years, the British Army saw the Defender as a sort of selfpropelled penknife; a vehicle with unrivalled practicality and a setup that gave it the platform to do just about anything with them.

Today, the Armed Forces use specially designed armoured vehicles, such as the Jackal or the Mastiff, for its ground movements and it has led to a withdrawal of Wolf Defenders from service,

Below: You don’t get many luxuries, such as door handles, when you’re supposed to be more concerned about who’s trying to blow you to smithereens

deeming them to be insufficient in their protection of crew members against roadside bombs, for example.

That, however, means there are plenty of military vehicles for sale and they’re becoming a bit of a collector’s item. One man we know, though, has been building up his collection to the point where he has enough military vehicles to support an army of his own.

Okay, so it’s an army that wouldn’t even be able to capture France, but Rob Hallam does possess two Land Rover 101s, an ex-military 90, a Wolf 90, an FFR Wolf 110 and the vehicle you see here: a WMIK Wolf Defender 110… except it isn’t.

‘This was bought as a smashed up wreck about eight years ago,’ Rob informs me. A crumpled wreck it is no more. Still, what you’re mouth-watering over is actually a Wolf 110 GS (General Service) edition, which was then given the Weapons Mount Installation Kit (WMIK) by Rob at a later stage.

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Above: At times you could almost be fooled into thinking you’re in a regular Defender. One look back, though, and you quickly realise just how versatile these vehicles are – and how valuable they’ve been to the British Armed Forces I ask Rob whether the rebuild had been a slow process.

‘It depends how you judge it,’ is his reply. ‘I don’t think I did the rebuild that quickly – but then again I know a guy in Scotland who has been working on his vehicle for seven years and he’s only just started putting it back together!

‘This took just under three years to complete in total,’ adds Rob. ‘I never actually drove the 110 on the road as a GS. Once I registered it as a GS on the road, within two weeks I’d put the WMIK kit on!

‘Everything else I’ve tried to keep original – except for the tyres.’

With a fully equipped WMIK Wolf 110 on your drive, your neighbours are likely to think you’re being original too, if not a little eccentric. Parking up outside their house and spinning the 360-degree rotating turret in their direction, while brandishing the crosshairs of your (albeit fake) .50 calibre heavy machine gun at their puny little Volkswagen Polo will soon stop their kids from kicking their football into the side of your car.

So what is it about military vehicles that Rob likes – aside from making teenagers regress back into nappies?

‘Honestly, I don’t know,’ he laughs.

‘It could possibly be because they were designed to do a particular job.

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Left: This is the sign of a Land Rover you really don’t want to mess with. If there’s a tyre and rim sitting on the flank, blocking the drivers view behind, then there’s a good chance you’re inches away from some heavy ammunition and an angry man dishing out orders to kill. Unless you are Rob, of course Right: The 300Tdi – what can we say? If Carlsberg did engines… It’s a great piece of kit, for sure, and it will have been a real asset to the boys in green while out in the Middle East and other areas that have needed stabilising in the past Below: While the headlines may go to those black things that you point towards people if you want to watch them squirm, there are some more prosaic that cannot be beaten. Take, for example, the pickaxe and shovel: if you want to make a Landy look authentic, just add pioneer tools

to get into two or three years after.

My first car was a 1300 Escort, which I swapped for my first Land Rover: a 200Tdi H-reg 90 – one of the last to be badged as a 90 even though it carried the newer 200 engine.’

Many of us would find it difficult to put our finger on why we like Land Rovers in general. An old Landy is never exactly going to be a byword for reliability, and they are all too often an expensive hobby that makes you consider the sale of personal organs.

Those moments aside, it’s the character of them that often shines through. Perhaps that is why so many ex-servicemen are drawn to them after retiring from the Armed Forces.

‘My original reason for buying this Defender was because I was after a vehicle I could sleep in while at shows.

A 110 Soft-Top seemed like a good idea for just one or two nights away,’ Rob explains.

Shows such as The War and Peace Revival, and Tanks, Trucks and Fire-

power are where Rob likes to take his vehicles. Needless to say he fits in well when the WMIK 110 is properly suited and booted.

At the heart of the operation is a 300Tdi unit, an engine the British Army will have been thankful for when out in the smouldering deserts of the Middle East.

The heavy machine gun sits atop a rotating turret, while the smaller (but still menacing) general-purpose machine gun hangs on the nearside

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flank for the commander to utilise. At the back there’s racking for additional ammunition and on the bonnet you’ll find a pickaxe and shovel.

In fact, this WMIK 110 comes with just about everything… except conventional doors.

‘Initially, I had planned to finish the vehicle as a standard 110, as I didn’t really fancy traipsing around spending loads of money trying to grab the little bits and bobs needed to make up a full WMIK kit,’ continues Rob.

‘I was speaking to the guy who was doing the MOT on my 110 and told him it would be nice with a WMIK kit, but told him my predicament.

He ended up turning around and saying: ‘It must be your lucky day, because I’ve got a brand new kit boxed and ready to go.’

‘By two or three o’clock the next morning, I had the old 110 panels off and the WMIK kit was on!’

It’s strange that in a world of Land Rovers, a pair of machine guns can be

considered a suitable embellishment of exterior design. It’d never work on a Ford Mondeo. ‘Boys and their toys’ is the phrase that springs to mind here.

And Rob is a guy who has many toys, all of which have a certain something.

His Wolf 90 was the one that got left behind and never saw service; the pre-production 101 is a masterpiece and the other 101 has less than 800 miles on the dials. ‘I like each of my Land Rovers – they all have a different story behind them.’

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DONINGTON PARK • 29 November • YOUR OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDE

the great british land rover show proud to be sponsored by bearmach The Great British Land Rover Show is back with a bang!

Following on from a successful first edition of the show back in April this year, the organisers – who were behind the British Indoor 4x4 Show back in its prime – have decided to bring you a winter wonder that promises to be considerably hotter than the weather outside this November.

This one-day extravaganza is Land Rover heaven to anyone with a Green Oval vein running through their body.

And as this pre-Christmas instalment is the last dosage of Land Roveritis you’ll receive in 2015, it’s the one place

you can guarantee to find some Santa specials as you look for those stocking fillers for all the Landy lovers you hold so dear.

With some of the biggest names in the business already confirming their slots on the bill, there will be everything you could dream of under one roof – just ready to be gawped at. Turn over to Page 3 for the start of our Exhibitors’ Guide, which should whet the appetite for just some of the wonders you’ll be able to find on the day.

Come on down to the Donington Exhibition Centre on Sunday 29 November for your last Landy fix of the

year – and we promise you won’t get rained on!

We can also promise you’ll be wowed by the tools, parts, accessories and special vehicles we’ve arranged for you, courtesy of our brilliant and extensive list of exhibitors – plus the lovely readers of The Landy, the UK’s only free distribution Land Rover newspaper, who have prepared themselves for all the mouth-watering at their Landies within our Readers’ Vehicle Display by stocking up on tissues…

This is the UK’s only indoor Land Rover show (besides the one we do in April as well, obviously…) It’s at this

point that we’d like to thank you, our visitors, for making our first show in April so successful – and as such, giving us the platform to launch our November show as the true season finale in the Land Rover calendar.

We’d also like to take the opportunity to thank all our returning exhibitors, and new ones alike, for helping to bring this November show into reality and

giving us enough of a Land Rover fix to help see us into 2016.

Thanks too to our title sponsor, Bearmach. The November 2015 edition of the Great British Land Rover Show will be the best by far – and we hope you’ll all join us again in the future to make this event as good as those Solihull machines we worship.

Enjoy the show!

VISITORS’ INFORMATION • The address of the show venue is Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP • Show opening times are 10am to 4pm • If you have applied for advanced tickets, please remember to bring your wristbands and wear them prior to entering the show hall • Adult tickets on the door will cost £10 • Under-16s and disabled carers go free • Parking is free • Please note that dogs are not allowed at the show. This is a rule imposed by Donington – we have no control over it

eXhibitors’ guide 1948 Original Equipment (A14) Biddlestone, Llangarron, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6NT 0333 444 1948 sales@pmlgb.com www.originalequipmentshop.com 1948 Original Equipment has been conceived from experience, necessity and a desire to shape the future. We are inspired by the great explorers and pioneers who realised the best equipment made their achievements possible. We provide equipment, clothing and gear for anyone considering adventure travel, exploring or just having fun in the great outdoors.

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4Most 4x4 (C77) 01584 819396 mike@4most4x4.com www.4most4x4.com 4Most 4x4 is a family run company specialising in Land Rover sales, parts, service and repair. With over 30 years in the 4x4 arena, we at 4Most 4x4 can offer a wealth of experience and knowledge to all 4x4 enthusiasts. We offer a massive range of products from many different areas of the 4x4 industry. This means whether you are a hardcore off-roader or just wanting to make your 4x4 stand out from the crowd, we can cater for your every need.

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4x4 Goods (D119) 07547 574321 info@4x4goods.com www.4x4goods.com A world of off road. 4x4Goods design products that are individually made here in the UK! All are hand-finished... that makes them even more unique!

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4x4 Lighting (B42) 07514 498191 4x4lighting@gmail.com www.4x4lighting.co.uk 4x4 Lighting are LED lighting specialists; a unique company that supplies LED lighting to automotive businesses, off-roading enthusiasts and the agricultural and construction machinery market.

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01422 243966 www.4x4overlander.com Overlander 4x4 equipment and accessories. 4x4 Overlander supply Land Rover Overlander 4x4 products to meet the challenges of our customers.

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4x4 Zone (D122) 0789 5143869 info@4x4zone.co.uk www.4x4zone.co.uk Join us and discover Eastern Europe & Asia. We are a team of people who enjoy overland trips in our 4x4 cars. 4x4zone is owned by MarcinBurzynski. This is an important fact, for not only is your tour guide ‘multi-lingual’, he is also ‘multi-cultural’. This is essential when touring abroad, especially Eastern Europe. We offer you all our experience gained over the years, our knowledge, the desire for adventure. With such a team, each trip will be an adventure of your life. Join us at Vampire 4x4 Tour, Montenegro 4x4 Tour, WWII Memorial Tour, TransMongolia 4x4 Expedition and others.

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Able Engineering (C87) 01509 507602 www.able-eng.co.uk www.101parts.co.uk Able Engineering have been manufacturing chassis parts for the 101 Land Rover Forward Control for over 10 years but in the last 2 years decided to add more item to our stock range. We now stock over 320 different item for the 101 and have many parts that have been unavailable for years remanufactured. New items are being added all the time to keep these Land Rovers on the road. Our internet parts shop www.101parts.co.uk has been growing rapidly and offers next day delivery to the UK and Europe but we also deliver worldwide.

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Arkonik (A5 / A6) 01373 812011 paul.roberts@arkonik.com www.arkonik.com The world’s leading custom Land Rover Defender specialists

Armson Engineering (A13) 0116 319 3251 service@armsonae.co.uk www.armsonae.co.uk Service and MOT Centre in Leicester with loyal customers who travel from all over

range. Take a look at our stand to browse our range of products.

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the country to use our services.

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Ashtree Land Rover (B43) 02380 865289 ashtreelandrover@gmail.com www.ashtreelandrover.com Refurbished and galvanised Land Rover bulkheads, front panels, ancillaries and brand new British made doors.

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All Wheel Drive Club (D120) 01525 210295 www.awdc.co.uk The All Wheel Drive Club was formed in 1968 to allow people to use their off road vehicles regardless of make or model. Today the club has around 2000 members, making it the largest all-makes off-road club in the UK. • CLUBS & SOCIETIES

BB Engineering (D115) 07976 539675 info@bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk BB Engineering has been set up by BB Engineer Services (who have been trading for 15 years at 30 to 40 shows a year) to make our range of general and specialised engineer components, vehicle and machinery components available via the internet.

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Bespoke Defenders (C74) 07475 660111 sales@bespoke-defenders.co.uk www.bespoke-defenders.co.uk Bespoke Defenders is an established independent Land Rover specialist taking pride in selling new and used Land Rovers. If you are looking to save money when buying a Land Rover, we have a wide selection of vehicles in stock, mainly Land Rover Defender models, renowned the world over for their rugged dependability.

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Bilstein (C88) 0116 2898345 Spare Parts / Tuning Suspensions / Motorsport • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Buzzweld (D123) craig@buzzweld.com www.buzzweld.com Buzzweld can custom build a package for you that is incredible value for money, will stand the test of time, and will be the coating you require. Whether that is a top coat for a show piece, a glass re enforced two pack for your challenge truck, or the ability to cavity treat your chassis in your lunch hour without requiring specialist equipment and prep to achieve a lasting result.

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Beam Ends 4x4 (D131) 01782 551155 http://www.beamends-lrspares.co.uk We supply Land Rover Spares and Accessories both to local customers in the Stoke/Leek/Stome areas and by mail order. BeamEnds also offer servicing, repairs and MOTs for local customers. Secure online shopping facilities for a wide range of parts for all Land Rover models.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / VEHICLE WORKSHOP

Carwood (B64) 02476 449533 sales@carwood.co.uk www.carwood.co.uk Carwood’s main areas of expertise are in remanufacturing, technical services and logistics. The company focuses on diesel fuel injection, electrical, electronic, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) and turbocharger systems for all types of vehicles.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Bearmach (B70) 02920 856550 info@bearmach.com www.bearmach.com We will have display vehicles, display stands with parts and accessories. We will have a mechanic from our YouTube channel doing live demos on our project Defender.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Croytec (C79) 01691 791349 info@croytec.co.uk www.croytec.co.uk Croytec design and manufacture aluminium trim and styling components for the interior and exterior of the iconic Land Rover Defender. Our products are high quality machined from billet aluminium in polished or anodised finish. Croytec also offer a range of VDO gauges and Carling switches to complement their

Damar Webbing Solutions (B41) 01246 269969 sales@damarwebbing.co.uk www.damarwebbing.co.uk UK manufacturer of Recovery Straps.

With over 28 years of experience in the industry we are always ready for the next challenge! Tailor made products with a choice of webbing colour and fittings.

Manufacturing to high standard and being UK based you get a fast and efficient service.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Derventio Autocentre (A9) 01332 340019 info@derventio-autocentre.co.uk www.derventio-autocentre.co.uk With over 20 years experience in the sector, Derventio Autocentre LLP is a growing, independent Land Rover Specialist.

Our main focus it the remanufacture of Land Rover drivetrain products with a unrivalled warranty. We can also carry out routine servicing and repairs to your Land Rover vehicle, and supply new parts with access to over 20,000 part numbers.

We will be offering a 10% discount off any remanufactured units ordered at the show.

• VEHICLE WORKSHOP

Defender Demister (D127) 07975 722131 roy@acmewildside.com www.defenderdemister.com Side window demisters and stainless steel vent pins • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Electric Winch Shop (C109) 01274 680744 sales@autoliftuk.co.uk www.electricwinchshop.co.uk The Electric Winch Shop is the UK’s largest stockiest of winches, winch accessories and spare parts. We offer free next working day delivery on all in-stock items and are always happy to offer help and advice.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Enhanced Protection Systems (B52) 01283 224999 info@enhancedpro.com www.enhancedpro.com Expert protection for you and your vehicle.

• TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

eXhibitors’ guide Sovereign Land Rover (D114) 07791 461223 caren.north@ntlworld.com • AUTO JUMBLE

Green Lane Association (D129) 0800 0437844 membership@glass-uk.org www.glass-uk.org “GLASS is the National User Group for those who enjoy using the country’s network of ancient, unsurfaced public road and vehicular rights of way. We are a not-for-profit association dedicated to driving, protecting and researching our unique heritage of unsurfaced public highways. We promote legal and responsible driving as a way of enjoying the countryside, campaign against irresponsible use and aim to keep them open for all to use.”

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES

Go-Exploring.com (C91) 020 7097 3808 info@go-exploring.com www.go-exploring.com Fully catered guided off road tours in Southern Portugal.

• TRAVEL

Goodwinch (A15 / A16 / A17) 01363 82666 sales@goodwinch.com www.goodwinch.com We are specialist suppliers in winches.

Our extensive range of winches includes electric winches, small winches, commercial winches, hand winches, winches for 4x4, AC Capstan winches, portable electric winches, radio and lighting tower winches, winches for vehicle recovery operators, trailer winches, winches for car transporters, portable electric winches and petrol portable twin capstan winches as well as hydraulic winches, high quality tow ropes, spares and services, winching accessories and replacement motors.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Lancaster Marketing (A7) • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Land Craft 4x4 (B61) 07831 258864 info@landcraft4x4.co.uk www.landcraft4x4.co.uk/4x4-off-roaddriving-bala-north-wales Landcraft is a long established company that enjoys a reputation for providing high quality tuition in off-road driving techniques. We are also agents for several off-road equipment manufacturers for the supply of vehicle winches, ropes, lighting and recovery equipment.

• TUITION / PARTS & ACCESSORIES / LIGHTING / TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

The Landy (A10/11/12) 01283 553243 enquiries@assignment-media.co.uk www.thelandy.co.uk The Landy is a unique free distribution Land Rover newspaper – the first of its kind in the UK! It’s full of the latest Land Rover news and scene lowdown, the best product reviews, inspiring adventure stories and features on a whole host of classic, modded and everyday Landys.

The Landy is available to pick up from most Britpart stockists and other Land Rover workshops, showrooms and parts specialists. It’s also available to buy in

WHSmith stores for just £2. Or you can download each issue, for free on our website.

• OTHER

Landy Bits n Bobs (C97) 07401 723040 landybitsnbobs@googlemail.com www.landybitsnbobs.co.uk Land Rover anti-theft – “Ardcase’ Security” T-shirts, camping and cast iron cookware, wood burning stoves, LED lighting, bushcraft.

• EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT / LIGHTING / TRAVEL

Llanerchindda Farm (D125) 01550 750 274 info@cambrianway.com www.cambrianway.com Guest house, 2 self catering cottages and activity centre based near the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. The perfect base for individuals or groups of up to 35 with map room with lanes marked, GPS hire, guiding and on site 4x4 course open to residents only. Bar and restaurant on site serving breakfast and evening meals.

• TRAVEL

M12 Off Road (B54) 07976 180696 www.m12-offroad.co.uk Your first choice for Land Rover accessories!

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

MACS 4x4 (A3) 01981 252954 www.mac4x4.co.uk/ 2015 marks the 14th annual run of the Mac 4x4 UK Challenge. A test of navigational skills, observation, on and off road driving ability and endurance; by day

and night. Each team consist of only two people and one vehicle.

• CLUB/SOCIETY/EVENT

Masai (B33) 01543 254507 info@masai.co www.masai.co Masai (Omega Automotive Ltd) produce and sell a range of high quality vehicle enhancement accessories and replacement parts. All kinds of Land Rover Defender accessories, various types of horsebox windows, van and minibus bonded side windows, coach windscreens and some classic car parts – e.g. E-Type Jaguar, Triumph Spitfire, Classic Mini.

Specialists in Automotive Glass, Metal Fabrication, Instrumentation, Suspension, Rubber, Cooling and Lighting – and manufacture and supply to many automotive companies around the world.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

MK Performance Hose (D124) 07508 935388 kieron@mkperformancehose.co.uk www.facebook.com/mkperformancehose MK Performance Hose manufacture and supply the highest quality Silicone Hose from our premises in Chicheley near Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Nimbus Motorsport (D116) 01377 236170 info@nimbusmotorsport.com www.nimbusmotorsport.com Established for over 25 years, Nimbus Motorsport are the UK and European importers of a comprehensive range

of high quality Heat Management and performance enhancement products for all vehicles. Our range includes: Heat Management Solutions by Design Engineering Inc. and Thermo-Tec Nimbus Aluminium Lightweight Versatile Heat Shield Varley Red Top Non-Spill Batteries SuperB Lightweight Lithium Batteries Torco Oils and Lubricants Aerocatch Bonnet Fasteners System #1 Reusable Fuel and Oil Filters Come to our stand for a stunning show deal on Ringers Mechanic gloves... Save up to 65% on RRP • PARTS & ACCESSORIES / TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Noise Killer Acoustics (B22) 0161 652 7080 steve@noisekiller.co.uk If you need to reduce the noise in a Land Rover so that driver and passengers can enjoy a more relaxed, stress-free journey, Noisekiller have a range of exclusive materials or acoustic blankets to give maximum noise reduction.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / VEHICLE WORKSHOP

NWS Motor Services (C75) 01948 840888 info@nwsmotorservices.co.uk www.nwsmotorservices.co.uk Come and have a chat with us! Europe’s largest Land Rover engine rebuilder, we recondition and remanufacture 2.7TDV6, 3.0TDV6, 3.6TDV8 engines for Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, Jaguar XF&S. In 2014 we developed and manufactured our own branded superior quality crankshaft bearings. Order from our stocks!

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / ENGINES & ENGINE PARTS

eXhibitors’ guide • OTHER Optimill Ltd (B51) 01282 860952 optimill@yahoo.co.uk www.optimill-ltd.com Land Rover accessories. Front & rear door hinges with exclusive European design registration, also bonnet hinges with registered design.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Plasma Part (B29) 0844 822 8040 thomas@plasmapart.com www.plasmapart.com PlasmaPart design and build Plasma Cutters and Welders for retail to stockists and the general public and also sell a wide variety of welding and cutting consumables and safety equipment.

• WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

R & C 4x4 (D113) 07860 792317 carl@randc.co.uk www.stores.ebay.co.uk/R-and-C-4X4/ We are suppliers of all Land Rover parts, tyres and lift kits. Main agents for Hi-Lift, Warn winches, Safari Snorkels and Insa Turbo.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Radshape RC (D117) 01213 512728 www.radshaperc.com RC cars, radio and remote controlled cars at RadshapeRC - the UK’s premier RC superstore. Come and try our huge remote control off-road course at the Great British Land Rover Show!

Raptor Engineering (A19) info@raptor-engineering.co.uk www.raptor-engineering.co.uk Defender / Puma / Discovery Consoles / Pods / Binnacles and accessories • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Ruskin Design (B39) 0116 277 3701 sales@ruskindesign.co.uk www.ruskindesign.co.uk Ruskin Design will be showcasing a complete retrim of a Land Rover Defender on a mock up stand. Samples of our handstitched leather trim kits and replacement seats will also be on display and show car.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / LIFESTYLE & LUXURY

Shire Fabrications (D126) 07830 600060 / 01623 740877 shirefabrication@yahoo.co.uk www.shirefabrications.com Selling fabricated parts.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

SP 4x4 Ltd (C73) 07547 501465 / 0151 425 4743 splandrover@hotmail.co.uk www.sp-4x4.com Retail of new Land Rover parts.Specialising in Land Rover body panels.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Steve’s Plates (D130) • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Syncro Gearboxes (C85) 07580 394885 www.syncrogearboxes.com/ Syncro Gearboxes is a small family company working hard to deliver great service and products. We recondition gearboxes for a variety of vehicles including Series, Defender and Discovery Land Rovers.

We will have the Defender Slickshift available for people to try on one of our demo boxes and will be selling the Slickshift at a discounted show price, in addition to our fantastic offer we will also be offering a fitting service at the show so customers can drive away with their new Slickshift fitted.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / VEHICLE WORKSHOP

Timber Trail 4x4 (C112) 01752 898820 timber.trail.4x4@gmail.com www.timbertrail4x4.com Suppliers and distributors of parts, accessories, and off road equipment suitable for all Land Rover models, including Discovery, Freelander and Range Rover.

Timber Trail 4x4 – Home of the Land Rover owner.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / WHEELS & TYRES / LIGHTING / ENGINES & ENGINE PARTS

TMD (C76) 01825 841148 info@tmdtuning.com www.tmdtuning.com/

Bespoke tuning for all Land Rovers.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / VEHICLE WORKSHOP / LIFESTYLE & LUXURY

Tunit (C92) 01257 274100 info@tunit.com www.tunit.com Tunit Diesel Performance takes your vehicle beyond the limits, increasing power & torque, improving fuel economy, and reducing carbon emissions.

Tunit are an established leader in the market of performance tuning and have been offering diesel tuning solutions since 1998.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / LIFESTYLE & LUXURY

UTV Products (C107) 01606 553109 martinwickes@utvproducts.co.uk www.utvproducts.co.uk Reputable UK stockist of LED lights and light bars to suit all makes of 4x4. All manufactured to highest standards and fully guaranteed by people who genuinely care about after sales service.

• LIGHTING

Venture 4x4 (B44) 01673 828120 andrew@venture4x4.co.uk www.venture4x4.co.uk Overland tours Iceland. Guided and fly drive.

• TRAVEL

Wrights Auto Supplies (D132) 02476 470377 www.wrightsautosupplies.co.uk Wrights Auto Supplies is a family friendly business that has been in the automotive supplies industry for over 40 years. We sell stainless fixings and fastenings, assorted boxes and packs, brake/fuel hoses and fittings, adhesives, chemicals, electrical wiring and terminals.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Xplor Land Rover (B24) 01493 393300 info@xplorlandrover.com www.xplorlandrover.com We shall be selling just some of the thousands of quality Land Rover parts available from our online shop. There will be bargain sales of service and filter kits, accessories, body and engine parts, interior trim and exterior fittings. We shall have items for every Land Rover model from the Series to the Range Rover.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Yorkshire 4x4 (B47) 01757 638479 info@yorkshire4x4specialists.com www.yorkshire4x4specialists.com We live and work in God’s own country, Yorkshire, and specialise in helping people to get the maximum enjoyment out of their 4x4 vehicles. We do this through our training activities during the week working with both individuals and for industry. Then there are our tours and holidays which allow people to drive their own vehicles through some of the most incredible countryside there is.

• TRAVEL

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ou already know that there is going to be plenty of cool stuff to see at the Great British Land Rover Show.

And that’s before we’ve even mentioned all the tasty Land Rovers there’s going to be there.

But for some of you, a chance to try your own driving skills out may be too strong. And that’s why RadshapeRC is giving everyone the opportunity to show off their rock crawling and rough-terrain ability at the show –

with a collection of radio controlled off-roaders.

RadshapeRC are based in Minworth, Birmingham, and specialise in cars and trucks of the miniature variety – as well as planes, helicopters, drones and boats. Basically, anything they can think of that’s already been done on a bigger scale.

The crew will be down at Donington for the Great British Land Rover Show, bringing with them their man-made courses so all you lovely exhibitors, for

just £3, can show your mates, offspring or anyone who’s willing to watch, just how it’s done when it comes to handeye coordination.

Chris Dickinson of RadshapeRC said: ‘The scalers and rock crawlers are popular with us because of our tracks, and because we stock a wide range of products from various manufacturers.

‘As well as the shop our parent company, Radshape Sheet Metal, produces our own products, as well as parts for real-sized vehicles.

‘With a 70-strong workforce and customers such as Bentley Motors, Morgan Motor Cars, Aston Martin, Prodrive and Noble we can pretty much make anything out of metal in any size.’

If you think you have what it takes to conquer the Radshape courses,

Find the right model for you!

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es, it’s official – David Mitchell of Landcraft 4x4 and his Land Rover Model Shop will be exhibiting at the Great British Land Rover Show this November.

This is the perfect opportunity to get those stockings filled to the brim in the run up to Christmas – particularly if you’re after another Land Rover, but can’t necessarily stretch to an entire full-scale vehicle.

Happily, David and his Model Shop have just about every kind of Land Rover available, even if it is a scaleddown version.

These mini Land Rovers are great for getting your kids into the Green Oval way of thinking. They come in

no end of different shapes and sizes – and if you’re just a big kid yourself, they allow the child in you to come out and play again.

You could become the proud owner of an ultra-rare 80” Series I, or the commodore of a super-cool SVX

then come on down to the Donington Exhibition Centre on 29 November and prepare to put your money where your mouth is!

For more information on RadshapeRC, or to view its extensive catalogue of vehicles and RC toys, visit www.radshaperc.com

Defender. Now, that’s what you call a cool Land Rover collection!

Model scales range from 1:87 to 1:18, so there’s a size of Land Rover to suit everyone. Here, for example, we have a Defender 110, finished in Sandglow and Expedition Station Wagon trim, complete with roof rack.

It’s scaled at 1:18 and costs £57.00.

If you want something a little more unique, you could always go for a Defender 90 Heritage Edition, sized at 1:32, for £19.99. It could almost fool you into believing you really do own one of the last Defenders made.

David has become the go-to guy for model Landys. So with his vast range of past and present models on offer, the choice really is yours.

For more information on the availability of model Land Rovers, or if you’d like to find out more regarding Landcraft 4x4, drop in to see David at his show stand or head for www. landcraft4x4.co.uk.

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Goodwinch will be displaying their superb range of TDS-Goldfish winches at special prices for the show. Many different variations are available with larger motors and larger drums for use on winch Challenge Trucks, including their new Twin Motored TDS winches that has 3 speeds available (standard, fast and very fast) and a choice of a standard drum, large drum or extra large drum as well as a choice of Bow ‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘3’ motors. Also on show on their stand will be Dyneema Bowrope, Budget Bowrope, Bowmotors ‘1’, ‘2’ and ‘3’, Albright and Bowright solenoids, Turbo Power Controllers, fitting kits and winch bumpers, winch covers, winch blankets, lots of winching accessories and some great Christmas present ideas!

Products

Twin-motor TDS goes straight to the top of the Goodwinch class!

Goodwinch’s famous Bowmotors have been appearing in challenge-spev winches for many years. And of course the company’s own range of TDS Goldfish units have been a favourite on everyday Land Rovers for longer still,

offering dependable recovery power with the sort of prices which have long been making people question the need to spend more.

But David Bowyer, the man behind the company, is more than just a

businessman. He’s a Landy-loving off-roader who still goes green laning for a hobby after all these years – and he still puts his heart and soul into the products he develops.

Products like the latest Twin-Motor TDS, for example, which is designed for competition users looking for the fastest pull possible.

In fact, this has a choice of three speeds. So you can use it for an everyday recovery – say if your next door neighbour wants a bush grubbing out, as they so often do, or an anti4x4 lane fascist has dumped a load of heavy garbage across a right of way in the mistaken belief that you don’t have every right to shift it.

You can also increase the tempo for a faster pull – or, in the thick of competition use, crank it up to max for super-fast perfomance.

Other options include the size of drum you’d like with your fast, waterproof winch. The Twin-Motor

Your chance to check out the quality at Ruskin Design

The notion of giving your Defender a classier cabin has come from nowhere to become a major part of

the contemporary Land Rover scene.

And they don’t get much classier than the work done by Ruskin Design,

which specialises in bespoke handcrafted interiors.

What does the company say about itself? ‘With a highly skilled team of craftsmen and women, Ruskin Design exemplifies everything expected of a Great British brand and has developed an enviable reputation synonymous with stylish design, handmade luxury and outstanding workmanship.’

They even have a trademark, ‘Ruskin Inside’, which brings with it a 100% workmanship guarantee. ‘A mark of quality that is second to none,’ says the company – and a visit to their stand at the Great British Land Rover Show will give you the chance to see that for yourself. ruskindesign.co.uk

Bearmach’s heavy-duty bumpers for use without a winch It takes a rare kind of vehicle to look ‘finished’ without a bumper in place at either pole. But with nothing more than a chassis crossmember to finish off its posterior, the Defender is among them.

Up at the (relatively) sharp end, however, there’s nothing quite like a hardcore bumper to transform an anonymous looking 90 or 110 into a truck with attitude galore.

If you’re an off-roader, chances are you’ll want something that caters for a winch. If you just want a meaner looking bumper without the need for a winch tray, however, Bearmach’s new tubular bumpers could be for you.

These are designed for all Defender models and come in two finishes – black and silver. As well as adding some protection to the front end of your truck, you can opt for with finish

with daytime running lights, giving you a greater presence either down the road or on the lanes.

Prices for the bumpers range from

£189 for a standard silver or black unit to about £246 for the edition with daytime running lights. www.bearmach.com

TDS range gives you the option of standard, large or extra-large drum to suit whatever winching needs you may expect to have.

And then of course there’s the motors. Plural. The Bowmotor 1, 2 and 3 are all compatible with Goodwinch’s Twin-Top unit – all are extremely durable, as has been proven in year after year of hardcore competition use, but each has brought more power to the game than the last.

So, that’s a wide range of choices to think about. Tick every box and it won’t be cheap – though when you compare one of these to base-spec versions of some of the ‘jewellery’ winches on the market, going with Goodwinch looks like better value than ever.

Talking of value, the new TwinMotor TDS will be on display at the Great British Land Rover Show on Sunday 29 November. That’s the show with the free tickets –

and Goodwinch will be there in all its finery. Show discounts? Get in there and ask.

In the meantime, the advent of the Twin-Motor TDS means the Goodwinch range is now bigger and better than ever. Which is saying something, because it was already big.

And good. www.goodwinch.com

More space for your fuses

Raptor Engineering has launched another thoughtful and practical interior solution, in the shape of its Extended Fuse Box Cover.

This provides space for additional switches, sockets, fuse boxes and other electrical points in a compact and central package. Taking just a few minutes to install, it’s constructed using powder-coated steel and finished in anodised silver or black with panels that can interchanged for a custom look.

There are options available for outer panels and custom cuts available on request, too.

Changing a fuse needn’t be a hassle either, because the front cover can be simply removed to access the fuse points. Cost? A sensible £62.50 including the VAT, so you needn’t blow a fuse over it. www.raptor-engineering.co.uk

Many people down the years have come up with many ideas for getting Land Rover engines to perform better. If you’ve got a Tdi engine and would like it to dish out more power while using less fuel (and who wouldn’t), the Timber Trail Boost Pin should be right up your street. Because that’s exactly what it promises to do.

Fitting one of these is a simple job, says Timber Trail. And once in place, it allows the fuel pump to use its full potential – giving you more power and tractability through the rev range. Available directly from Timber Trail, the Boost Pin costs £56. A great engine just got even better. timbertrail4x4.com

Body protection that’s not made of chequer plate Adding some lightweight cladding to the body of your Defender can be one of the best ways of giving it some extra durability – and in some cases practicality. But what if you don’t like the look of chequer plate?

You turn to Bearmach’s new Wing Protectors and Bonnet Protector, that’s what.

These items are fashioned in plain aluminium measuring 3mm thick and finished in black.

They prevent the scratching of the bonnet and wings when laning and even provide a surface for you to stand on when accessing the roof rack – but without the worry that as well as your jerry cans, you’re also lifting off the paint.

These protectors are compatible with Defenders up to 2007 and are pre-drilled ready for fitting.

The Bonnet Protector retails at around £70, while the Wing Protectors are priced at approximately £50 per wing. In each case, that’s including VAT. www.bearmach.com

Stainless hinge pins for Defender doors Sometimes the smallest changes can make a big difference. Bearmach’s new Stainless Steel Hinge Pin Kit for Series and Defender rear doors may not transform the vehicle’s appearance, but it will keep those joints protected from the elements for much longer than the factory-fitted equivalent.

This small kit costs around £6 and is one of the many products Bearmach offers for those of you who like to subtly strengthen their pride and joy. Less rust on your fittings means a happier Landy, after all. And that means a happier owner. www.bearmach.com

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Christmas gifts aplenty from Tarox brakes Landy Bits’n’Bobs from TMD

Landy Bits‘n’Bobs is a good name for a company that sells just that. Which they do, so that’s alright.

Visit their stand at the Great British Land Rover Show and you’ll find all manner of the most perfect stocking fillers under the sun. These include high-quality Bruder toys from Germany, 1:43 scale Oxford Commercial models and all manner of gifts such as china mugs, birthday cards, place mats, coasters and fridge magnets. They even do Land Rover wrapping paper!

The Bruder toys are large-scale model Defenders – some with working steering and hinged doors and bonnets.

The Oxford models, meanwhile, include military derivatives, fire tenders and AA-branded Series trucks. All good stuff – we challenge you to browse these Bits‘n’Bobs without finding something you want to take home with you! www.landybitsnbobs.co.uk

TMD is one of those companies that likes nothing better than to make a Defender go faster. And of course what goes faster must be able to stop faster, so it’s also now offering a Tarox 8-pot Front Caliper Kit. That’s the largest amount of pistons anywhere on the market in a braking kit to suit the Defender. Said kit includes a pair (obviously) of eightpiston calipers measuring 34cm in length along with two 36cm-diameter grooved brake discs.

These dimensions mean the kit is only suitable for Defenders with rims of 18” inches or larger, which means you’ll already have made some modifications to standard factory spec by the time you fit them.

The kit, which TMD says is made for it exclusively by Tarox, inlcudes all the brake pipes necessary for plumbing it in. Needless to say, it’s a premium product for a certain kind of Defender, and the price of £2754 including VAT reflexts that. Very much a case of getting what you pay for, though. www.tmdtuning.com

10% discount on all show bookings from Yorkshire 4x4 Tag-along tours in the wild places of the world are all the rage, but they’re not always the cheapest way of taking a holiday. So the offer of a 10% discount on bookings taken at the Great British Land Rover Show is a pretty big deal.

It comes from Yorkshire 4x4 Specialists – and the good news is that as well as the company’s international tours (including ferry costs), it’s also available on UK green lane treks.

In fact, they’ll knock 10% off more or less anything they do if you book it at the show, because the discount also applies to their 4x4 experience days.

Definitely a good idea to stop by their stand, then… yorkshire4x4specialists.com

Swing-away spare wheel carriers can often be impressive to watch in action.

But that doesn’t necessarily make them ever so stylish.

TMD Tuning’s latest offering aims to change that. Its £426 Single Arm Spare Wheel Carrier is designed to mount on to the door and rear crossmember, providing the strength to hold an outsize spare with just the one elegant sweep of curved steel. www.tmdtuning.com

It’s a green Llaner’s paradise in Wales…!

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very time we pay a visit to Llanerchindda Farm, we come away wishing we lived in the middle of Wales. Under its previous owner, Nick Bointon, this idyllic B&B on a hillside near Llandovery became known as THE place to base yourself on green lane trips – and under the management of Martin and Lynne Hadley, plus sons Mark and Andrew, if anything it’s become even more popular.

The Hadleys bought Llanerchindda in 2005, having previously run a successful hotel in the Lake District.

And they know that the way to a green laner’s heart is through his stomach.

Try arriving at lunchtime (we did, and boy were we glad of that) and you’ll be fed to perfection. Lynne and Mark are geniuses in the kitchen, Martin and Andrew are a great front of house team

and all four of them know the local rights of way like an old friend.

If you want marked-up maps, mobile sat-navs, a guide to join you in your vehicle or a lead car to pilot you along the way, it’s all part of the service. The family are very involved in green lane maintenance and work with the Green Land Association and Treadlightly to keep the rights of way in good condition by ensuring their visitors are well-informed about where they can and can’t go.

There’s enough lanes accessible from Llanerchindda to keep you going all week, so it’s good that as well as being able to feast on delicious home-cooked meals you can also get a good night’s kip here. The farm has a variety of accommodation including a cottage that sleeps nine – perfect for a group green laning holiday.

And that’s where Llanerchindda really comes into its own. If you visit this part of Wales for a day or weekend, you’ll head straight for the classic lanes like Strata Florida – but linger a little longer and, especially with your hosts’ knowledge at your disposal, you’ll find that there are dozens more beautiful, scenic lanes waiting to be discovered.

Which is what owning a Land Rover is all about, isn’t it? Being able to take the road less travelled is one of life’s greatest pleasures – and when it’s the trail less travelled, well, that’s better still.

And when you stay at Llanerchindda Farm, it’s more of a pleasure than ever.

You can contact Llanerchindda on 01550 750274, or by visiting www. cambrianway.com. Alternatively, popin and visit their stand at the Great British Lamd Rover Show.

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t’s already going to be a jampacked show, full of glorious exhibitors and the finest tools ever designed to work upon these handsome machines, but now we can let you in on just some of the very handsome trucks you’ll see when wondering around the Donington Exhibition Centre.

The Landy stand will be, once again, showcasing some of the best – and in this case, definitely the brightest – feature vehicles we’ve brought to you in the past few months.

We can probably start with the fact that two of the vehicles pictured here on this page will be featured within the next edition of The Landy, with the January 2016 issue scheduled to be handed out to all you lucky punters on entry to the show hall.

In the ridiculously bright Lamborghini green corner you have Matthew Eyre’s Defender 90. It’s a great vehicle

and you definitely won’t lose it in a car park. But there’s plenty more about this Defender than just its colour.

You’re looking at the ideal Land Rover 90 – the kind every enthusiast should want. It’s a 90, on a galvanised chassis and bulkhead, has a Tdi power unit, a few modest enhancements by the virtue of accessorisation, and best of all, it’s even got an interior you could use everyday.

The blue Land Rover 101 belongs to Glen Hodgkinson and was featured on the front cover of the September issue of The Landy.

This was the interesting story of how Glen decided he wanted a Land Rover and rather than go for something easy to begin with, he jumped straight in at the deep end with this beast.

It also has a beastly engine in the shape of a 3.9 V8. And it’s not the only monster-powered machine here.

The orange Disco 2 you see is trhe property of Stuart Armson, of Armson Automotive and RocketSled Tuning.

He is behind the wizardry of Glen’s engine – and also the 4.6-litre V8 in his D2. Visit Stuart’s stand at the GBLRS for a closer look.

We’ve also got Paul Wood’s Disco 1, which is hidden underneath a Range Rover body ready for you to be mesmerised and confused at within the Readers’ Vehicle Display.

And to top it off, Richard Judd will be parking his sweet Series IIA Lightweight on The Landy stand – a vehicle which has changed its spots more times than a Leopard. It’s now returned to parabolic springs, has a 3.5-litre V8 at the helm and is one of the finest looking Landies around.

All this and more awaits at the Great British Land Rover Show.

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think we’re the best kept secret in the south of England,’ says Mark Stopps. ‘We have a great location here, loads of space and can cater for all needs. Pretty much everything you can do in the country, we can do here.’

What he does is run Experience The Country, a BORDA-member off-road driving school based in Hounslow Hall Estate on the western edge of Milton Keynes.

There used to be a Land Rover Experience franchise here, and Experience The Country was formed a few years back from what was left after that ended. Mark ran the show throughout its ten-year tenure at the site in Newton Longville, so he was the obvious man to take the reins when the estate’s owners decided to set up an independent centre in the wake of Land Rover’s departure.

A lot of driving instructors (and indeed off-roaders in general) will tell you that the old way are the best.

But Mark’s a bit unusual in that he believes the new technology we’ve seen appearing on Land Rovers over the last decade is genuinely worthwhile – even if he feels they’re ‘turning off-roading into a video game.’

We’re not just talking about Defenders with brains here, either (‘even the Puma model is growing on me. It may be semi “hit on the head with a hammer” technology, but it works’). Is Mark actually doing the unthinkable and suggesting that Terrain Response may be more than just a gimmick?

He certainly is. The new crop of off-roaders can be just as useful as any Defender, he believes – but they will only ever be as good as their operators.

‘It’s all about educating people, understanding the new generation of electronic aids and realising that you never stop learning. I’m always learning new things and I come across people who have been off-roading longer than me and I still teach them things they didn’t know.

‘I remember a farmer coming to test a new Range Rover, back when it was Land Rover Experience, and he seemed to be really struggling to go anywhere. I asked “have you told the vehicle you’re going off-road?” He replied that he didn’t need to as he knew what he was doing.

‘Once I got it into him that you needed to tell the vehicle, otherwise it wouldn’t be set up properly, he was completely amazed by the results and what it could do.

‘All vehicles today have Terrain Response or some form of aids to help you – it’s just a different way to off-road nowadays. The weak link is usually the driver, not the vehicle – although these new systems try and make it more idiot-proof than ever.’

So Mark welcomes the new technology. But it doesn’t mean he’s blind to the potential drawbacks in trusting it too much.

‘The front cameras on a Discovery 4 are useful,’ he says, ‘principally because they give you an angle that is impossible for any driver to see from the driving seat. They are especially useful when climbing a steep gradient: when all you can see is sky, the cameras allow you to see what is beyond the brow and alert you of potential obstacles.

‘However, the new Range Rover Sport has that sonar feature, which measures depth levels of water with

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sensors on the wing mirrors. Now any good off-roader would say that you want to know exactly how deep the water is before you get in there. With this, the engine and electrics will be in the water before the mirror sensors even tell you how deep it is. Really, the sensors ought to be at right at the front of the vehicle.’

So the man has logic about him.

That’ll be why he’s the one in the instructing position and not one of the know-it-alls who end up displaying their ‘genius’ to the world and making fools of themselves in the process.

Mark doesn’t like the idea of showing off, but if he had more time in his busy schedule he’d probably be able to quieten a few mouths.

Experience The Country feels very much like a place where off-roading and the countryside can be at one with each other. And when taking Mark’s

Puma-engined Defender on the course, in all its air-conditioned comfort, the experience was as pleasant as a Sunday afternoon drive.

Maybe it was the warm, sunny day, maybe the glorious setting, but I think I enjoyed it all the more feeling that yes, there is hope on the horizon,

where nature and technology will come together in the future to create a golden age of Land Rovers.

New isn’t always better – but without new, you wouldn’t respect the old.

Technology, Mark would tell you, can be our friend. We just need to open the door and let it in.

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Series Land Rovers: they’re great.

And if you buy one now in 2015, it could be one of the most ingenious moves you’ll ever make. We’ve been speaking with John Brown to see why the time to invest is now words: mike trott pictures: John Brown

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ight now in 2015, there has never been a better time to splash the cash on a Series Land Rover. We live in a time in which these relics will only become more sought after as time soldiers on – and if you keep your eyes peeled and check out the stock of traders such as

John Brown 4x4, you could be on your way to a very sound investment.

There are all sorts of Landies just waiting for their next owner. Earlier this year, we spotted a couple of prime examples up at John Brown 4x4 and we’ve caught up with the man himself to get his view on why there’s never been a better time to buy one.

‘The company started, as all good businesses do, as a hobby around 15

years ago. From there, it slowly grew and became more like it is today around six years ago; moving to our current premises three years ago,’ says John.

‘Land Rovers have proved good investments from ever since I’ve been involved with them, but there’s never been a better time to own one, with the end of Defender production looming.’

Our first example is the Series III Fire Engine – a 1972 2.25-litre petrol-powered inferno-killer that was up for sale at a price of £9995. Vehicles like this are often sought after because of their rarity. It also makes them great for use as a show vehicle – especially when you have all the kit it’s supposed to have.

This fire engine, for example, had the hoses, the standpipes and strainers, the lights and even a fully functioning Godiva pump at the front. And with just 46,000 miles on the clock, there’s

little surprise in the fact it got snapped up pretty quickly.

John takes up the story: ‘We bought it from a family who loved it, but just didn’t have the room in it for their children. The eldest daughter cried

‘the eldest dAughter cried when the owner drove it up to us’ when the owner drove it up to us to collect his new vehicle.’

Well, someone else’s loss could be your gain. Perhaps that sounds a little

too deceitful – but being opportunistic is nothing to be shy about. Plenty of Land Rover owners decide they can no longer keep their most treasured possession and someone needs to buy it, so why not make it you?

‘Most people buy a Land Rover they like rather than looking at which one will gain the best return – there’s little point owning a vehicle you don’t like just because it may appreciate faster than another,’ continues John.

‘I recommend that people use their eye, and pick something that suits their needs and that they would like to see on their drive on a morning. We try to help customers as much as we can in choosing a vehicle that will fit their specific needs and aspirations. The appreciation will occur naturally, particularly if they care for them well.’

One vehicle that was clearly built and customised for a particular person was

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This was the vehicle that Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (a Land Rover-esque name if ever there was one) used while filming the 1995 TV series ‘A Cook on the Wild Side’.

This true one-off was found in a desperate state, but had been restored by John and his team upon a galvanised chassis, saving a very special Landy in the process.

Celebrity chef Hugh signed the bulkhead once the rebuild was complete and you can see why it was ideal for his TV series. The one side folds down for a table, while the rear boasts a full kitchen with two hobs, an oven and fridge, plus there’s plenty of places to hang those kitchen utensils.

Even the boat on top, with its five coats of varnish, still provides the functioning sleeping quarters and the vehicle came with a mattress and sleeping bag, along with various DVDs of the show and photos of the rebuild.

While this exact vehicle has now moved on to its next lucky owner, Land Rovers like this do often pop-up.

So who’s to say the next won’t be how you’ve always imagined your dream Landy to be?

John adds: ‘In buying a Land Rover, you should choose it on a variety of criteria. Is it a good, solid vehicle? Does it have a good length MOT? Does it drive okay? Do I like it? Will this model do what I want it to do?

‘These are questions we try to help our customers answer for themselves, and if any of the answers are a no, we encourage them to go away and have a think about what they are doing.’

John concedes that Land Rovers are never going to be perfect; in some ways that’s what draws us to them. I doubt I’d be typing out these letters if Land Rovers had always been as reliable as their Japanese counterparts – we are a DIY community established through the commonality of us having to fix the same issues on Land Rovers for several decades. As such, things like economy, reliability and comfort must all be taken into account when purchasing one.

And, well, we couldn’t leave without asking John himself what his particular tipple is when it comes to these old battle-axes…

‘My own personal favourite is a Lightweight,’ he smiles. ‘They are easy to strip and great fun to drive with the wind in your face. It was also my first Land Rover!’

Perhaps you’ve been considering one of these yourself? Well, hopefully with these tips from one of the experts and another website for you to spend hours poring over late into the night on your phone or iPad, your dream Land Rover, a small asking price and just a bit of elbow grease might be all that’s separating you from being a Green Oval winner.

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No two modified Land Rovers are ever the same. Though in the case of the modified Discovery 2s run

by Shane Penfold and Steve Harris, they do get close…

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ne of the great things about Land Rovers is that no two of them are ever quite the same.

They might be when they’re lined up at the factory gate waiting for a transporter to take them to their first owners – but once those owners and several more have all stamped their own personalities on them, every single Landy will be as unique as the people who have driven it.

This is apparent in the simplest of things. How many miles each vehicle has covered, how frequently it’s been washed, polished and vacuumed, whether it’s had dogs living in the back

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of it and, of course, how often (and how vigorously) it’s been used off-road.

That’s why no two second-hand Land Rovers cars are worth the same – and why no two modified ones will have exactly the same story to tell.

There are two guys out there, though, who wanted exactly the same Land Rover in their lives. And here they are. Aside from the small matter of each truck being different colour, you’re looking at two Discovery 2s that could be identical twins.

Shane Penfold owns the orange Disco: Steve Harris owns its silver twin.

Both Land Rovers have heavy-duty this and Terrafirma that, and they’re both very happy when exploring the lanes of Somerset. As anyone should

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be. So, what is it that makes them different to a standard D2 – and similar to each other?

Well, for starters they were built by the same people – Shane himself, from Fatcat 4x4, and his friend Dave Knapp of DK Automotive.

‘I’d seen Shane’s, what that could do and the flexibility of having the D2, and decided I wanted one too,’ says Steve.

‘I’ve known him for some time and he’s done plenty of work for me on previous vehicles, but never a full build before.’

But there are differences already. To Steve, his Disco 2 is simply a laning toy. Shane’s on the other hand is used for work, towing and laning – and, once it’s completely knackered, he says, it will be moved on to trialling.

‘Mine was the guinea pig really,’ Shane explains to us. ‘I went for a Disco 2 because you can get a lot more performance from it over a D1. Put a PSI chip in, remove the EGR and whack in a big intercooler and you have instant power!’

The intercooler is one of the few differences between these two Discos.

While Steve has an Allmakes unit, Shane has fitted one from Allisport –

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Above: Shane’s company, Fatcat 4x4, is a Terrafirma dealer, and as well as all the other roles his Disco plays it does a fine job of letting everyone know the fact. We shouldn’t imagine you’ve any doubt as to where the rock sliders on both trucks came from. On his first trip out after the build, Steve explored some Devon lanes (brace yourself), and returned home minus both wing mirrors and a rear window. Without sill protection in place, heaven knows how much worse it would have been and his reasoning is clear: ‘I may have built Steve the truck, but I wasn’t going to let him outrun me at the lights!’

There’s been a lot of talk about whether the Disco 2 is going to be the next big thing. The original Disco sort of took over when the world ran out of Range Rovers, but the second-generation model hasn’t quite caught on in the same way. Maybe that’s because 90s and 110s are that much cheaper than they were a decade ago – though there are some who predict that the P38 is going to overtake the D2 as the left-field modder of choice, and if that happens the world really will have turned on its head.

So why did Shane and Steve go for D2s? ‘A lot of the 200s and 300s have rotted out’ is Shane’s answer. The backs of some of the D2s can be pretty bad ‘cos people dip them in the sea, but you can get replacements for them.’

Above: This could become a difficult game of spot the difference, but let’s press on.

Aside from the difference in towbars (Shane uses his as his trailer hauler), one’s been there longer than the other and you can probably tell which from the amount of scratches and broken-through paint on it. The important thing is that they’re made for big impacts and heavy recoveries – and, as many an unwise buyer has found, that they don’t get in the way of fitting the size of spare tyre you want to carry Both the guys admire Defenders, but they run Discos because there are just too many drawbacks to the real thing.

‘I’m 6’4”, and a Defender is just too small for me,’ says Steve. ‘The Disco is about as comfy to drive as you can get while beating yourself up!’

‘I agree,’ adds Shane. ‘A Defender would be nice, but they’re a bit too expensive still and you end up driving with your legs out the window!’

Left: With big winches to power, Shane and Steve both turned to Odyssey for their battery needs. Shane’s also provides the juice for a set of LED bars from XS4x4, which illuminate the way ahead whether he’s going forward or backwards

Ultimately, though few dare to say it, almost nobody who owns a Defender really needs the last few percent of off-road ability it gives them (not that either of these lightly modded Discos wouldn’t wipe the floor with a standard 90 anyway). Fact is, an awful lot of Defender owners are putting up with the cost, the rust, the unreliability, the noise, the cramped cabin, the terrible road manners and the utter lack of comfort for one thing only: the image.

It’s a great image, for sure. No-one’s doubting that. But try telling either of these lads it would be worth losing their Discos to get the look.

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Above: Both engines have been worked over, with the infamous EGR valve the first thing to go in each case. ‘You’ve got to let TD5 engines breathe,’ says Shane, and with both vehicles returning around 35mpg it would appear he’s got a point. Further mods under the bonnet include tuning via PSI Power Chips and new high-flow air filters, as well as bigger intercoolers – from Allmakes in Steve’s case and Allisport in Shane’s. In a game of spot the difference, you just did…

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Above: Here is one of the few areas in which the guys have gone their separate ways.

Needless to say, both equipped their trucks with heavy-duty front winch bumpers, but it’s what they bolted to them that sets them apart. Shane’s Discovery houses a 13,000lb Winchmax, with Steve packs 12,000lb of pulling power from Superwinch.

Further differences include an A-bar and fog lights on Shane’s, but an obvious similarity is that both are wound with synthetic rope Steve for one says he’ll keep his truck until it dies. ‘There is nothing I’d change on it. I’ve had no issues – it’s reliable, and a good solid truck that has got me to places others wouldn’t have.’

That’s praise indeed from a man who’s owned various 4x4s in his time – including a BMW X5 and Toyota Hi-Lux. So he’s not a Land Rover loyalist by any means – which just goes to show how much the Disco has won him over.

Shane, meanwhile, is more of a Land Rover man. ‘I have covered about 50,000 miles in the D2 now,’ he answers. ‘I’d never sell it, and if you ever popped a galvanised chassis under it you’d have one truly great vehicle. This has to be one of the better vehicles I’ve had – I wish I’d done it sooner!

‘Previously, I had a Discovery 1, which I always kept standard and never really took off-road. Now I’ve done this one up I’d really recommend modding them.’

What else would he recommend?

Keeping an open mind about the

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Above: Both these Discos had rear air suspension, but they don’t any more.

Instead, they’ve got +2” coils and +3” shocks, making room for taller tyres and yielding better articulation – the latter aided by rear dislocation cones future, that’s what. Because though there’s no shortage of Disco 2s at the moment, one day that will change – just as it did with the D1 and the Range Rover Classic before it.

‘The Disco 3s only need to come down another two or three thousand pounds and you’ll start to see them being modded more and more,’ Shane reckons. ‘There’s coil conversions out there even now, and if you replace the electric handbrake and the rubbish bushes then you’re on to something.’

You heard the man. For now, though, he’s more than happy staying with his Discovery 2, and so it Steve.

Colour aside, there might not be a lot of differences between these two truck, but that’s because they’re just one of a kind. And that kind is simply two brilliantly capable Land Rovers.

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pinning a globe, stopping it and setting off around the world to the point where your finger landed is a virtue that can be taken for granted when you own a Land Rover. You won’t see Mr and Mrs Hastings from the adjacent cul-de-sac venturing off to the African

savannah in their Seat Alhambra. But while this is true, people can underestimate the effort of prepping your vehicle for adventure.

When you leave for the deserts of Africa or the mountains of the Americas, you want to feel ready for anything. You’re halfway there with a

Landy anyway, but like our German friend here, the finish is in the detail.

Alex Frisse-Bremann hadn’t owned a Land Rover previously to this 90.

But he demonstrates brilliantly that if it’s going to be your first Green Oval machine, you may as well make it one that’s worthy of being your last.

‘These old cars – Land Rovers and the original Mini, for example – are just timeless,’ explains Alex. ‘They have so much character and are very individual vehicles. Each one is a little bit different – they are not stereotypical vehicles.’

This Soft-Top 90 is definitely not a stereotypical vehicle. Over the last few years, Alex has transformed this Defender from an ex-MOD relic into something that any overlander would be happy to call their own.

Christened Sandy Grey – a hat tip to her complexion over the years – this lady of the land has shed her desert livery to make way for the Beige Grey you see her flaunting before you now.

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Setting up your Land Rover for overlanding is a personal affair – it is, after all, about turning your beloved 4x4 into a home-fromhome; something that will give you a place to relax, feel safe and experience motoring perfection. The Soft-Top 90 we have here, though, is one of the best pieces of customisation you’ll see anywhere The olive green canvas has also been swapped for a classier black number fashioned by Exmoor Trim. It may not offer much in the way of security from the jaws of a hippo – but when travelling cross-country, churning up red dust as you spur off through the savannah, gazelles bounding along beside you and lions purring in the midday haze, you will at least look worthy of your blissful surroundings.

Alex works for Nakatanenga in Germany, whose products are distributed here in the UK by 4x4 Overlander.

‘This Land Rover used to be a customer’s vehicle,’ Alex informs us.

‘My boss, Peter Hochsieder (owner of Nakatanenga) bought it from the customer and seeing it every day in the few weeks afterwards made me decide to buy it off Peter.’

Having made the purchase of Sandy at the end of 2012, Alex didn’t hang around before embarking on the conversion of his 90 into the vision he had drawn up in his wildest dreams.

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Above: Storage space is something each overlander has to battle with, but Alex has done a great job of making this conundrum as small a headache as possible. The rear loadspace has been levelled off with Larch wood, which isn’t going to crack at the first sight of adverse weather. The drawer underneath makes for additional practicality and further options as to where to put tools and supplies

‘She was painted in sand colours originally, so the first thing was to take off all the layers of paint,’ recalls Alex.

He ‘sanded’ her down... before sending her off for a new look.

Then it was time for some of the more interesting additions.

In the back you’ll notice a wooden loadspace, along with door cards compiled from the same material. This lighter shade of wood is from larch trees, a conifer that actually loses its leaves in the autumn, thus making it deciduous. Better still, it’s a very durable material that also tends not to crack and splinter.

Alex continues, ‘I then went about modifying the engine. I swapped the old 2.5-litre naturally aspirated unit for a 300Tdi.’ In one fell swoop, Alex almost doubled the power being ousted

from his 90’s engine bay… power isn’t everything, but it always helps!

‘I also exchanged the rear axle so that I could install disc brakes allround. Then I fitted a new suspension from Bilstein with iRC, which means the dampers are electronically adjustable and can be tuned through my tablet.’

It’s a very neat gadget to have indeed, and we do live in a technical age which is why Alex has set up his Landy in this manner.

There’s a real blend of modern technology integrated within traditional engineering here, like the homemade cubby box that houses the waterproof radio and the dashboard equipped with smartphone and tablet. The LED headlights shine boldly from that Continued overleaf

Below: Few Defenders will ever have as good looking doors as the ones we have here.

Alex has put something very special together and it’s even more admirable owing to the fact that this is his first Land Rover. The speakers are a nod to Alex’s love of music, with more being positioned in the roof lining for the full effect

‘I would like to travel the most dangerous unsurfaced roads’

Above: Inside is all tailored around Alex. The centre box – which he made himself – houses a waterproof radio and a place to charge his iPhone. On the dash lies a mount for that same smartphone so he can listen to his favourite tunes while travelling Below: A new rear axle gave Alex disc brakes all-round, and there’s a diff guard for a bit of protection as well. No Torsen locker… yet

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Left: That right there is 100 percent prime Land Rover power, especially since the 300Tdi you see here came along to replace the original 2.5-litre naturally aspirated unit – which was better known for its reliability than its horsepower Above: When overlanding, a roof rack is essential. It gives you a place to strap down water, fuel and other crucial supplies. Alex has gone one further, though, and hangs a shower from his. Perfect for after a long day’s drive through unknown territory evergreen front end while bolstering a fresh, black aluminium grille.

Yet all of this is contained within a Defender that served in the military during the early 90s. It’s a vehicle that had already seen many moons pass, even before Alex acquired it.

Rest assured, however, that isn’t about to stop Alex from exploring the world and spending his own nights with the 90 under the moon in a whole host of different climates. This will be the vehicle he can spin the globe with and tick off all the destinations he encounters.

That’s why he has a roof tent ready to deploy and even has a shower that can be erected, even in the most remote environments.

‘I have already travelled around Corsica and through Romania, tackling the Carpathian Mountains – I really enjoy the off-road adventures,’ states Alex. ‘This car is all about fun and is going to be used for plenty of off-roading and travelling.

‘I would like to travel to so many more places, particularly taking on the most dangerous unsurfaced roads in the world. My Land Rover is nearly finished now, too; I just need to add a winch bumper and winch.’

Even without a reserve method of propulsion, Alex’s Defender was one happy lady traversing the Yarwell off-road site. She is, after all, donning a set of Cooper Discoverer mud-terrain tyres and those adjustable Bilstein shocks help lift her rock sliders out of harm’s way most of the time.

Alex also has a Torsen diff locker on the wish-list, which really would make this one hell of an overland vehicle.

Not the most conventional, and better off-road than an expedition truck should need to be, but who’s asking?

Few overland vehicles are 90s, and fewer still are this tasteful. Alex fell into Land Rovers and this may still be his first one. But it’s a classic example of starting as you mean to go on – and for sure, of getting it right first time.

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Having the opportunity to go overlanding is something that we Land Rover owners just can’t turn down. Of course, deciding where to travel is a massive decision and there’s many a popular choice: Iceland, Morocco and the Pyrenees, for instance. But what if you want to look at something a bit more… alternative? Well, Atlas Overland shows why Portugal is calling out for your Landy…

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here’s a good chance that you or someone you converse with about Land Rovers has been to the dunes of Morocco or rounded the glaciers of Iceland. But Portugal is a destination about which few words are spoken – although that could change very soon.

Driving off-road in Europe is becoming increasingly difficult as restrictions on 4x4s become more widespread.

However, it’s a breath of fresh air to arrive in Portugal and discover that there are literally thousands of miles of tracks and trails criss-crossing the country that are open to all.

Many of these are ancient drove roads that have been used for hundreds of years for moving livestock, and are still in use by local farmers today. Responsible 4x4 drivers are welcomed and a friendly wave is common. The usual

etiquette applies – small groups of vehicles, no off-piste driving and if a track is already badly damaged then turn back rather than making it worse.

The Portuguese are passionate about off-road driving and you’ll often see expedition-prepared Land Rovers roaming this fantastic landscape. It all starts at home, though, with open access providing the opportunity for drivers to travel freely. And if you fancy cutting your teeth on something with a little more pressure, there are motorsport events such as the Baja TT where 4x4s, quads and motorcycles all race on courses laid out across the countryside.

So, there’s plenty of sun-baked countryside, beautiful scenery and cultural trails for your Land Rover to explore, and even an event or two for those who don’t do relaxing vacations. But how do you make the best of your Portuguese adventure?

Well, a good way to experience Portugal is to begin in the north and

travel south, so you ought to be heading into better weather all the way.

A good base in the north-east is the town of Braganca.

Typical across much of Portugal, there is an ancient citadel here atop an isolated hilltop giving extensive views across a remote landscape. From here you can explore the many tracks around and about the Montesinho National Park near the Spanish border.

The terrain is rugged, with empty hillsides covered in broom and heather.

Known as Terra Fria (Cold Land) you’ll not find many tourists apart from the hardy souls who come to ski in winter.

So, chances are you’ll drive all day and have the tracks to yourself.

You can continue south, hugging the Spanish border and following the course of the mighty River Douro, which swings west before heading for the Atlantic coast and the city of Porto.

The riverbanks are home to many vineyards where grapes from the vines,

planted on rocky terraces, are still harvested by hand for the country’s most famous product: port wine.

South of the Douro, the terrain softens and tracks wend their way across open farmland through a myriad of small pretty villages. Hilltop settlements also feature; Castelo Rodrigo and Almeida are among the most attractive and well preserved.

Heading south-west, the massif of the Serra da Estrela comes into view.

The Star Mountains form the loftiest region in Portugal with the highest peak coming in at 1993 metres. This has, however, been topped by a stone tower to bring it up to a more even 2000 metres!

Continuing south, the Portalegre and Beja regions are interwoven with rivers to be forded – always fun in a Land Rover! Most crossings are straightforward with firm beds, but watch out for sudden increases in depth if it has been raining…

Should you feel the need to mix it with ordinary tourists again, then continuing south from here will lead you slap-bang into the holiday haven of the Algarve. A detour to the southwest and the Serra de Monchique is a better idea if the commercial stuff isn’t your bag.

Here, there are lots and lots of tracks running through Eucalyptus forests.

The trees are harvested to be turned into wood pulp for the manufacture of paper. Be aware that some tracks may be closed when logging work is being carried out.

Monchique is only a short drive from the coast and just outside the little town of Carrapateira. Here you can take a clifftop walk on wooden boardwalks and watch the local fishermen cling perilously to the limestone cliff faces whilst Atlantic breakers crash below.

More tracks continue south across coastal scrubland and eventually you’ll reach the town of Sagres. Only a few

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There is plenty to experience in Portugal, whether you want to immerse yourself in the extensive variety of back roads that will let you breathe in the Mediterranean climate at its most pungent or have a more ‘active’ vacation and pit your wits against fellow off-roaders in events such as the Baja TT. This is a proud nation, so it’s worth trying to learn a few phrases before entering this beautiful country – they’ll thank you for it and it could make the experience that bit smoother. Watch out for the weather, too, because depending on where you’re visiting it could be blazing hot sunshine or nippingly-cold chills

miles west of the town is the lighthouse perched upon the cliffs at Cabo de Sao Vicente – mainland Europe’s most south-westerly point.

If you’re homeward bound now, the easiest and quickest route is along the autopista back to Spain. Be aware that there are electronic tolls here and you need to register your vehicle. If you’re sticking to the free, national highways, it’s worth noting that Portuguese drivers have a reputation for being a bit frantic. Maybe it’s better to stick to the rough stuff!

Now you’re clued up on some of the best places to visit, it would be worth knowing what to pack in your suitcases and on that roof rack.

For a relatively small country, Portugal experiences a wide range of weather.

The west, Atlantic-facing coast can be very wet in winter with storms beating the cliffs.

In the mountainous north, snow can remain well into late spring, so you

may find some tracks in remote areas are still closed. In the interior, long, dry summers can lead to trails becoming very dusty, and sudden rainfall can turn small streams into raging torrents, making river crossings tricky.

In the height of the summer season, roads in the south are clogged with holidaymakers in motorhomes, caravans and hire cars. Campsites will also be very full.

By far the best time to visit Portugal is late spring or early autumn. You’ll still get the heat and there is a more relaxed feel to the country. Whenever you go, the Portuguese are a proud nation and eager to point out the differences in their language from Spanish.

On the language front, words may look similar to Spanish but the pronunciation is vastly different. Learn a few phrases and locals will be delighted that you’ve made the effort! If you’re struggling, though, English is widely spoken, especially by the young.

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Portuguese people are generally very friendly, easy-going and welcoming to visitors. They do tend to be more quietly spoken than their Iberian neighbours, though.

If you’re looking for places to stay, the south coast has numerous campsites. But they tend to be large, commercial affairs, which will be extremely crowded in season.

Head inland and you’ll find smaller, friendlier places where you’ll be warmly welcomed. Many of these are Dutch or English owned and the facilities are spotless, usually including a swimming pool where tired off-roaders can relax.

Whilst wild camping isn’t strictly forbidden, it’s important to leave no trace of your camp and be especially careful with campfires or barbecues, as the ground may be tinder dry.

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So if you’re now completely sold on the idea of Portugal, the only obstacle left is how to get your Land Rover there.

You’ll come through Spain, and there are two options for getting your Land Rover there. You can take a short hop across the channel (or a slightly longer sailing to Normandy) and then drive down through France and northern Spain. This will take at least a couple of days, or longer if you want to stay off the autoroutes.

The more popular option is to catch a UK-Spain ferry. The crossing takes around 24-36 hours depending on port of departure and arrival. Bear in mind that in high season, the ferries will be busy and prices high. Book early for the best deals.

If the Bay of Biscay is calm, you’ll arrive fresh and raring to go. Then it’s

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a scenic drive through the Picos de Europa Mountains and you’re over the border into Portugal.

Once you’re there, it’s all up to you on how you go about exploring this brilliant, stunning and diverse country.

Atlas Overland is one of the UK’s leading adventure tour companies. It specialises in small group tours and has a wide variety of destinations in Europe and North Africa. Portuguese tours meeting in Santander in northern Spain and cost £895 per person based on two people sharing a vehicle.

This includes all campsite fees in Portugal, plus Atlas Overland guide and support for your vehicle, which is on call 24/7. For more details go to www.atlasoverland.com

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Series I 86” V8 Truck-Cab. Recommissioned after 10 years in dry storage. 76,126 miles showing. Rover V8, SIII gearbox (full syncromesh), Fairy overdrive, FWH. Series III Salisbury axles with LWB rear drums at front.

Parabolics. Overhauled swivels, like-new brake linings and cylinders. Engine is supposed to have been overhauled, bored to 3.9, lightened and balanced with a fast road cam fitted. Custom rear frame with canvas from a 109.

New seats, fuel system, distributor and coil during recommissioning, also new engine oil and filter, spark plugs, brake fluids. Chassis and bulkhead have both been patched but are still very strong. £7995. Whitchurch, Staffs, 07811 698250 12/15

Series I (1956). Nice and solid, with galvanised bulkhead and

chassis Waxoyled every year. Ex fire brigade. Original registration.

Previous owner for 35 years. Approx 24,000 miles on replacement 2.0 petrol engine. Fairey overdrive, parabolics, trailer socket, rewired, FWH, halogens, heated screen, electric screen wash, radio/CD, inertial belts, windows in hard-top, hazard lights, indicators with multi-switch incorporating horn push. Gearbox and back axle overhauled by previous owner.

Front brakes replaced in 2012, clutch overhauled in 2013. Recent stainless exhaust, coil, fuel pump and new tyres. Comes with a host of spares including hood and stick set, starter motor and dynamo. £8750. Doncaster, 07792 867168 12/15

Series III

£200-plus, but will sell for £150 if desired. £2995. Hertfordshire, 07749 444590 11/15

Series II 2.25 petrol (1959).

Fully restored to pristine condition on galvanised chassis with reconditioned engine, gearbox etc. Far too much to list. £24,000 or sensible offers. 07721 967591 11/15

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Series IIA 88” Truck-Cab (1967). Two owners, last one since 1981. In regular use, starts and runs though the steering is a bit hit and miss – could be a worn rack or ball joints. It’s a complete vehicle and would make an ideal restoration project. £3000.

Oswestry, Shropshire, 01691 682677 11/15

Series III 88” (1981). 55,946 miles. Complete vehicle with Fairey overdrive and freewheeling hubs. Starts, runs and drives fine, but chassis needs work or replacement. Has a very rare fibreglass hard top and sides (1 of only 10 made). No MOT or tax.

Sold as seen for spares or repair, with no warranty given. £1200.

Tiverton, Devon, 01398 331800 12/15

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Series IIA 88” (1965). For sale due to not being used. Professionally rebuilt using a Series III donor, so has later wheels, engine (2.3 petrol) and gearbox. Would benefit from cosmetic restoration inside. Can be driven away, used and enjoyed, but has scope for an enthusiast to restore to original Series IIA if desired. Current seats are far from standard, but I have a brand new set; all three cost

Series IIA Forward Control (1964). For repair. 47,507 miles.

In reasonable order but requires repairs to make it roadworthy so would most likely suit an experienced enthusiast. ENV axles and FWH. Early 2.5 nat-asp Defender diesel engine – not fuel plumbed nor ancillaries connected, condition not guaranteed, however a good used Discovery 2.5 Tdi, including all ancillaries, is available for £250.00. Registered as a tractor and used for forestry; tax and MOT exempt. Offered for sale in ‘as is’ condition. £4475.

Kilwinning, Ayrshire, FCLR@ Canada-11.com 11/15

Two Series IIs (1961 and 1959). Both 2.25 diesel. The 1961 model is still complete and not in too bad a general condition but does need a rebuild. The other Land Rover has previously been stripped down and its chassis has had new a crossmember and outriggers, been fully painted etc. The 1959 Landy is almost completely there but again will need rebuilding, had Series III axles fitted but the originals are there. Both have old style V5s. £2250. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff, 07791 869549 12/15

Series III 109” Safari (1979).

Major restoration just completed, passed MOT on 11 September.

Isuzu Trooper 2.8 TD engine starts first time and pulls like a train – it has no electronics whatsoever and is bullet proof. Faultless, silent LT77 5-speed gearbox with full-time 4wd and locking centre diff. New parabolic springs and shocks. Defender PAS box fed

by Isuzu pump. Front axle disc brake conversion. Vacuum brake

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Brand new bespoke exhaust front to back. New clutch cylinder.

Modified Ford reclining front seats with headrests. Chassis has no rot and has been rustproofed. Fuel tank sealed with POR-15. All fuel and brake lines are brand new. 4 brand new Pirelli Dakar tyres on powder coated wheels and the clutch cylinder is new. Body was hand-painted and could be better – but all body panels are straight and original. £4500. Burton on Trent, 07973 682402 11/15

Series III 88” (1984). Solid chassis, new MOT (no advisories).

Ex-coastguard with factory-fitted winch in full working order with brand new rope. Three front seats with belts and roll bar in the rear. I do have two sets of folding bench seats which can be put in the rear, but have never fitted them as the roll bar takes so much space, however it can easily be unbolted and removed if desired.

Bank of switches from coastguard use, plus leather gaiters which have kept the swivels in good condition. New rear springs.

Clear of rust, however bodywork is fairly rough, passenger’s side front wing is dented and was badly filled by previous owner.

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A few drips of oil from various places. £3000. Deanshanger, Bucks, 07779 588695 11/15

Series III 88” diesel (1983).

40,294 miles showing. Full MOT. In good condition, having just been recommissioned with a very good 5-bearing engine.

Deluxe interior (seats, door cards, carpet). Good seats (just a few nicks). Rear bench seats with belts. 4x Goodyear Wrangler 205 x16 tyres (spare is a Camac). 11” front drums. Runs and drives well, nice patina inside and out, neat and tidy and not at all scruffy.

Currently on SORN. £2350.

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Series III Hi-Cap petrol. Current MOT. Original condition. Very rare – this is 1 of only 17 left. £5500 ono. 07544 889163 12/15

Series III diesel (1983). In need of restoration. Requires gearbox to be fitted (there are two with the vehicle) and new diff, plus brakes, seats etc. Bodywork and chassis in excellent condition for age. Was stored under blankets in a garage for 10 years, now selling as a relative has passed away. £1750 ono, Somerset, pgev123@btinternet.com, 01278 723745 11/15

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New MOT. First registered privately in 2000. Drives well, and on the button. Partially Waxoyled.

Serviced 1000km ago. Partial camper conversion by previous owner which needs completing.

Has 240v hook-up with sockets, leisure battery, water tank, filler, pump, tap, external shower (all fitted but need connecting).

Single-leg table (needs new base socket). Sofas convert to large double bed. Blown air heater, lights, fans etc. Useful roof rack.

Car seats in front. Large awning.

Excellent tyres, recent new exhaust, brake shoes and brake cylinders. Good sound, rust-free truck (apart from door tops). £6950. Malvern, Worcs, rogerbrett45@hotmail.com 12/15

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90 (1989). 88,015 miles. MOT March 2016. 300 Tdi with R380 box and LT230 transfer case. Very good chassis. 24-spline Disco axles front and rear. 3” lift kit with dislocation cones and extended poly bump stops. Steering and diff guards, front bumper with new 13,000lb Winchmax with remote and synthetic rope. 5 virtually new 295/85R16 Insa Turbo Special Tracks on modular steels with 30mm spacers. Snorkel, chassis-mounted cage, rock sliders, MIB challenge corners, side-exit exhaust, chequer-plated bonnet, wings, doors and rear load area. CB, spotlights, work lamp, harnesses, waterproof seat covers. New brake pipes, gearbox mountings and full service prior to MOT in March. £4750. Tamworth, 07957 368779 11/15

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Minerva TT (1952). Belgian Army medical officer’s car. LHD. Extensive restoration. Prize winner (2nd in class) in 2012 London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run, then 1st in class in 2014. £7500. East Sussex, 01424 773637 10/15

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101 Ambulance (1974). LHD. V8 with LPG conversion. 30,700 kilometres on original engine.

90 V8i (1987). MOT June (no advisories). Rebuilt last year as a V8 on a galvanised chassis.

Engine rebuilt with new pistons, 20 thou over-bore, rings and shells, big valves, new guides and strong springs. Injection system cleaned through and checked, 4-branch manifolds and custom exhaust. Disco V8 LT77 gearbox, professionally converted to Defender long-stick, good transfer box from a 300 Discovery V8. Both Salisbury axles, rebuilt with the rear converted to discs. TD5 dash and speedo, P38 heated black leather seats, heated windscreen, iPhone radio, new folding rear bench seats, Exmoor Trim carpets.

Very rare Stage One V8 grille and Series headlamp surrounds.

Bodywork okay but door has some dents and paintwork lets it down a bit, and price reflects

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Rochester, Kent, 07549 28244 (eves best) 10/15

90 200Tdi Truck-Cab (1994).

161,000 miles. MOT November 2015 (happy to put another year on it). Engine and transmission all good, pulls well and drives well for age. Good, solid chassis and bulkhead, recent rear crossmember. Body and paint all clean and tidy for age. Presentable interior, a couple of rips on seats but generally good. New Exmoor Trim hood and sticks. Lifted suspension, Insa Turbo tyres, modular wheels, T-Max winch (has new motor), snorkel, front diff guard, new rear springs, complete new exhaust. May part-ex or swap for something interesting. £5499.

Harwich, Essex, 07868 609994

2” rear shock droppers and dislocation cones, Polybushes, braided brake lines, axle breathers. Full stainless Janspeed exhaust. Puma bonnet with chequer plate. NAS front winch bumper. Snorkel and ram air vent on wing. Momo steering wheel. Puma doors with electric windows. TD5 dash, TDCi half-leather forward facing seats with matching fronts and cubby box. £17,000. Cambridge, 01223 424646 11/15

90 V8 (1986). 105,000 miles. A very rare genuine factory 3.5 V8.

2” suspension lift, large Grabber tyres, Exmoor seats, Sparco steering wheel. MOT ran out early this year. I’ve been told it needs a new LPG switch and fuse carrier rewire. £3981. Blackpool, 07870 891181 11/15

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Defender 90 (1995). 174,443 miles. Galvanised chassis. Recent cambelt, runs mint, straightthrough exhaust so very loud and gets heads turning. Off-road mods include Terrafirma +2” springs with +5” shocks all round, Terrafirma steering damper, Sumo steering bars, Adrenaline front and rear radius arms, extended brake hoses, Britpart wide-angle props and poly bushes. Syncro Gearboxes Slickshift, Timber Trail boost pin, winch bumper (please note the winch in the picture is not included in the sale). Defender snorkel, front diff guard, 265/75R16 off-road tyres under Terrafirma +2” arches.

Defender cubby box with lock, dual alternator (not wired up), Bolt-On Bits roof light (not wired up). Lots of dints and scratches, could do with a clutch slave cylinder and the speedo doesn’t work as the truck has a Disco transfer box and the cable wouldn’t fit.

Selling as I don’t use it any more. £5900. Worksop, Notts, 07506 395076 10/15

90 200Tdi Station Wagon (1989). Galvanised chassis. Full external cage with 4 spots. Land Rover roof rack, modified to take roof tent. Rear ladders, NAS step and swing-away wheel carrier.

12,000lb Superwinch in rear crossmember. New 285/75R16 Insa Turbo Special Tracks on black Boost alloys with 30mm spacers and wide arches. Steering guard, tank guard, diff guards, rock sliders. Big intercooler, electric fan. Heavy-duty steering arms and upgraded damper. 2” lift kit, Fox shocks, tubular front turrets,

Bobtail 90 300Tdi (1987).

145,000 miles. New MOT (no advisories). Solid chassis (never welded or patched), good bulkhead, 3M undersealed. Discovery axles, copper brake lines and braided hoses, polybushed, discs all round. Winch bumper, sill protectors, sump and rear diff guards. As-new tyres. New carpet and paint job. Brake bias lever inside. Land Rover seats.

Comes with a full roll cage (not fitted). House move forces sale.

Dash not in great condition and windows do rattle, but in very good condition overall. £5000.

Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 07732 518700 12/15

Defender 90 TD5 Hard-Top (2003). 186,000 miles. MOT 28 September. Full main dealer service history, with the most recent done by a local Land Rover specialist. Two owners from new. Boost alloys with good tyres, heated rear screen, Wipac front spots, electric windows, unmarked Techno cloth interior (always had seat covers), radio cassette stereo with original CODE card, height-adjustable tow hitch with electrics, dog guard, two remote keys. Drives brilliantly with finger light steering and goes into all five gears with no problems. No rot at all, but a few war wounds and some scabbing on the paintwork. For sale as I need a more practical family car, so would consider part-ex with cash my way for a Discovery 2 or 3. Open to realistic offers but not in a rush to sell. £8600.

Etchingham, East Sussex, 07872 478163 10/15

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Defender 90 TD5 Heritage Limited Edition (2000). 87,500 miles. One of only 300 that were made. Bronze green, green leather seats (7), winch, tow bar, usual Heritage touches. Private registration plate included. Owned for over 3 years, selling as I have bought a new one! £12,750. Sidmouth, Devon, 01404 540332, adam.chinery@computercomponents.com 10/15

Defender 90 TDCi Truck-Cab (2007). 68,000 miles with some service history. Good all-round condition, apart from a small dent on nearside front wing and some age-related marks.

265/75R16 tyres on Boost alloys.

Chequer plated rear tub with Ifor Williams back. Sports steering wheel. Front mounted winch with wireless controls. Uprated suspension and steering damper.

Please be aware that the 90 was a Cat D write-off with front wing damage, however this has been repaired to the highest standard.

It drives perfectly and the price is a little less than the rest for a Landy of this age. Any inspection welcome. £8500. Cardiff, 07508 346026 10/15

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Defender 110 Wolf XD 300Tdi Soft-Top (1997). 61,300 miles.

Remus upgrade. Damaged repairable. Date into service with MOD 24/10/1997. Starts, runs, drives and seems to be complete, has had some accident damage but this should not be too hard to repair. Selling as I have too many Landy projects and will probably not get round to this one for a while. £11,000. Nottingham, 07711 229669 12/15

Defender 110. 126,000 miles.

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Aluminium drop-side rear fitted recently costing over £2250.

Ready for work. £6850 ono.

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Defender 110 Hi-Cap. Over 10k spent with a Defender specialist within the last three months to turn it into a modified off-roader.

Discovery Tdi engine with 100k miles (replaced original V8), +2” suspension, Simex tyres, wide-angle prop, front and rear LSD locking diffs, winch and bumper, snorkel, heavy-duty steering bars, roof rack, Warn spotlights. Cubby box. Full respray. £7000. Southampton, 07753 459704 11/15

Defender 110 FFR 200Tdi. Rebuilt from the chassis up by ex-REME Highland Wolf, using low-miles upgrade 200Tdi. New clutch, radiator, exhaust, halfshafts, brakes, gearbox, bulkhead, doors and hinges. Full respray.

Riot screens and cages, infra-red beacon and caged Snatch searchlight. Discovery seats, Riot cages, PAS, pioneer kit. I have spent a fortune on this machine and it’s a one-off show-stopping beast, but circumstances force me to sell. May p/x a desert Snatch Land Rover. £8500 ono. Nairn, Highand, 07980 698137 12/15

Defender 110 Tdi (1995). Great runner. A few MOT advisories, and needs a new battery. Apart from that it drives really well and everything works. £2990. Cheltenham, 07784 359582 11/15

Includes other parts and spares.

Full work history. Needs new fan belt. Owner emigrating. £9000 ovno. 07700 088283 10/15

110 V8 Station Wagon (1984).

67,500 miles from new. Just passed MOT with no advisories.

Chassis all good, had a couple of plates on bulkhead, outriggers and new rear crossmember. Original engine and LT95 four-speed manual box. This is a tidy original vehicle (except the colour) – the body panels are straight and virtually corrosion free, the rear door frames are suffering a bit from rust but they are still solid and everything closes well. The carpet is missing from rear seat area, and the back seats are clean but not the original colour and don’t match the fronts. The roof rack and alloy wheels are not included in the price, and the vehicle will be returned on to its original steels. Any viewing welcome. £8000. Bromsgrove, Worcs. 07495 084859, gne@ newlro.co.uk 10/15

Defender 110 XS 2.4 TDCi Station Wagon (2007). 98,000 miles. FSH. With 6-month warranty. MOT and service Feb 2016. £2000 recently spent at specialist Defender garage. Upgraded Bluetooth/MP3/CD/Radio with hands-free kit. Air-conditioning.

Full Winter Pack including front heated seats and heated front windscreen. Black part-leather seats. ABS. Tow bar. Remote central locking. £15,995. Verwood, Dorset, 07815 888878 11/15

Defender 110 with TGV 2.8 (1991). Current MOT. Ex-Army three-door with Maggiolina roof tent, Foxwing awning, ARB compressor and lockers, Recaro seats, uprated suspension and axles.

Ex-RAF 110 (1991). 32,000 miles. No rust, Waxoyled every year and like new underneath.

Drives lovely. 2.5 diesel, 5-speed box. Power steering fitted and cambelt changed, plus the water pump was changed at the same time. Will have a new MOT. Kept in a warm, dry garage. Any inspection. Can quote for delivery. £6500. Lydney, Gloucs, 07860 279194 10/15

Ex-Army Defender 110 TD5.

New release with only 75,000 miles. Year’s MOT at sale. Fully serviced and virtually rot-free – military vehicles come with no history but from the way it drives I would say this is totally genuine.

Very smooth transmission and gearbox, good brakes (light pedal and stops evenly), exceptionally straight body. Wolf rims, tyres showing very little sign of wear.

Very good interior with new Exmoor Trim seat bases. Bulkhead, footwells and chassis are in very good condition for their age, showing no signs of rot. Even the heater works! £6295. Bath, 07785 231522 10/15

Defender 110 300Tdi (1996).

230,000 miles. MOT Feb 2016.

Great condition for year, and no rust. Engine rebuilt 20,000 miles ago with complete cylinder head, radiator, water pump and viscous fan as well as complete clutch kit. Also fuel tank replaced, all re-bushed, rear chassis replaced.

Snorkel, mechanical winch, full roof rack. Owned by a dedicated Landy enthusiast, only selling due to a new family member arriving

shortly! £5500. Ashford, Kent 07850 638620 10/15

Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Utility Wagon (2011). FSH. One owner.

Tow pack, snorkel, steering protection, heated screen and seats, undersealed from new, active Tracker fitted. Further extras in excellent condition. £17,800.

Worcs. 07818 430398 12/15

professionally fitted – runs and drives like a good Land Cruiser! Excellent chassis and bulkhead. Galvanised rear canopy, PAS, electric front winch with remote, 240v power inverter.

Original wide-dish steel rims with matching All-Terrain tyres all round. Full-length galvanised roof rack. Rear tow pack. Last owner since 2008. This 130 has come straight off the farm and has dull paintwork and a scruffy interior, but has been meticulously maintained and is in great shape for its year and mileage. May part exchange any car, 4x4, van or motorcycle. £4995. Halifax, 07949 042783 12/15

Range Rover Defender 110 TD5 Double Cab (2006). Two owners from new.

Perfect gearbox new 5000 miles ago. Autologic remapped. Warn 9500 winch with remote and wired switch on dash, Safari snorkel, +2” suspension lift, BFGoodrich Mud-Terrains 285/75/16, custom roof rack for spare wheel, Warn rock sliders, military bumperettes, twin high power reversing lights, twin 100 Watt Rally spot lights, 500 watt stereo (7 speakers), AFN Winch bumper, Ifor Williams canopy. £13,500. 07802 582826 11/15

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130 Defender Tipper (1995).

120,000 miles. Waxoyled every year. Good working order for age.

BFGoodrich All-Terrain tyres with plenty of tread and brand new spare. £7500. Truro, Cornwall, 07812 153707 12/15

Defender 130 Double-Cab (1990). 158,000 miles. MOT June 2016. 3.0 TD Mazda/Perkins engine and 4-speed auto box

snapped off but still works. Never had a towbar fitted, I believe, and has not been chipped. Only one key present. £5450. Berkswell, West Mids, 07951 059118 12/15 Range Rover 4.4 V8 auto Vogue (2004). 103,000 miles.

MOT July 16 (no advisories). Full Land Rover history. Massive spec includes sat-nav, premium sound system, TV, multi-CD and media, grey leather memory seats, heated fronts and rear, Bluetooth, winter screen pack (includes heated steering wheel), folding heated mirrors, leather dash and 20” alloys with 4 new tyres.

Just magnificent throughout, looks amazing and drives, feels and smells like a newer car. Two owners only. Cost £70k new, has been cherished throughout and must be driven to appreciate it. £5975 ono. Warwick, 07710 028025 10/15

Range Rover 4.2 V8 (1980).

Bobtailed off-roader. 90,000 miles. Roll cage, uprated springs, electric winches, snorkel. Some marks and dents from off-roading and green laning, but well looked after and has always been inspected by myself and another mechanic after being taking it out and used. £2500, Keighley, West Yorkshire. Email tor@assignment-media. co.uk, quoting box number T11/15/001 12/15

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Inner wings have rusted badly – I have new ones which I will supply with the vehicle. Bodywork has dents and scratches from off-roading. No current MOT (will need front indicators, I’ll supply it with a set) so will have to be trailered. £4950. Dunstable, Beds, 07752 307609 12/15

Range Rover 2.5 DSE Auto (2000). 94,744 miles. Excellent condition, stamped up with 14 services. New MOT. Alloys, all good tyres, very clean inside and out, air suspension works well. 2 keys, 3 owners from new.

Red with cream leather interior. £3995. Hertfordshire, 07722 723429 12/15

Discovery Range Rover Classic off-roader (1983). Converted to the bullet-proof Isuzu 2.8 turbo-diesel, with fuel pump turned up and boost increased to 1 bar. Mods include 40mm body lift (CNC steel spacers, not cheap nylon), 3” spring lift, dislocation cones front and rear, 2” front tubular shock turrets and 2” rear shock mounts, Pro-Comp extended gas shocks, Qt 6-degree castor correction radius arms, extended braided steel brake lines, front mount steering damper conversion with Cellular Dynamics damper, Qt solid steering bars, roll cage, front and rear diff guards, X-Eng rear radius arms, heavy-duty box-section steel sills and tubular rock sliders, double cardon TD5 front and wide angle rear propshafts, 24-spline rear ARB Air-Locker, Kenlow twin electric fans with Pacet controller, Warn 8274-50 with 100’ 12mm Plasma and competition hook, raised breathers, Jag XJS leather seats, Sabelt harnesses, custom dash. A few odd marks and dents, stiff door handles and front diff is slightly noisy on over-run (replacement supplied), and the vehicle has no MOT and will need to be trailered away. For sale as I have lost interest in off-roading. £3900 ono. Canvey, Essex, 07817 740267 10/15

Range Rover 3.6 TDV8 HSE (2008). 79,000 miles. MOT end 2015. Originally used for chauffeuring MPs, so has been very well looked after. Silky smooth V8 turbo-diesel and auto box, and being an HSE model it is fully loaded with alloys, leather, cruise, electric seat adjust, TV monitor, parking sensors, reversing camera, touch-screen sat-nav, climate control, heated screens, Bluetooth and remote voice command phone system, plus lots more. In excellent unmolested condition, with no bling or chrome bits – still as it was when it left the factory, and will return 30+ to the gallon. £17,995. Bridgend, 07977 493311 11/15

Range Rover Vogue TD6 Auto (2002). 141,000 miles. Usual Vogue refinements – sat-nav, climate, CD changer, heated electric leather seats, sunroof.

Good tyres and very good interior.

Some rust showing at rear arches, switch for high/low range has

Range Rover 3.9 EFi V8 auto off-roader (1992). Bought bog-standard in Feb 11 on 124,000 miles and upgraded for off-roading, now on 128,000 miles. New head gasket and skim, water pump, HT leads, coil, all belts, engine and gearbox oil and filters. Engine very smooth and quiet, no problem with transfer box. Modifications include Southdown snorkel and straight-through 3” side-exit exhaust. 5” suspension lift with brand new Fox shocks and brand new Britpart and Gwyn Lewis HD wide-angle props (all never used off-road). 33” Insa Turbo tyres on Mach 5 rims. Full cage welded to chassis, brand new tubular front wings, detachable rock/tree sliders, heavy-duty rear bumper, heavy-duty steering arms and panhard rods, steering, diff and tank guards. Front Warn 8274 with Bowmotor 2, remote solenoids, in-cab controls and 100ft of 11mm rope. Rear Warn 8274 with in-cab controls and 100ft of 11mm rope. Solid chassis.

Rear crossmember changed around three years ago. Small rust patches in driver’s footwell and side member (easily patched up).

Discovery TD5 GS Auto (2000).

120,017 miles. MOT 16 Jan 2016.

Towbar, leather, 7-seater. Very good condition all-round. Full safety check and valet. 90-day warranty. £3295. Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

Discovery 2 TD5 (2003).

106,250 miles. MOT Sept 2016.

Facelift model. Very good all round condition. Remapped

by Bell Autos of York for torque and fuel economy. Coil-sprung all-round. No sunroofs. 18” Alloys with Pirelli Scorpions (front) and Goodyear Wranglers (rear). New clutch and starter motor, recent PAS box and hub assembly. Polybushed. Anti-theft bars on front lights. No wear to seats (always been covered). A few light dents and scratches but good all-round condition for age. £4300. Wakefield, 07999 989600 11/15

46 Discovery 2 4.0 V8 XS. 10 months’ MOT with no advisories.

LPG conversion. Fully Waxoyled, chassis and bodywork in excellent condition, no welding done or will need doing. Brand new +2” suspension, shocks and steering damper. Full stainless exhaust. Brand new Safari Snorkel. Tyres in good condition all round, including spare. Full heated electric leather seats. CD player. Bodywork in very good condition for year. Very clean car and a pleasure to drive. £1950.

Holyhead, Anglesey, 07714 190742 12/15

Discovery TD5 S Auto (2000).

150,000 miles. 11 months’ MOT. Drives spot on with no issues.

Uprated Garrett turbo, engine remapped, de-cat exhaust, EGR blanked off, silicone hoses, uprated fan with adjustable thermostat. New gearbox at 105k miles. OME +2” suspension, poly bushes, approx 2.5” taller tyres in mint condition on mint alloys. Heavy-duty front and rear bumpers (front has winch mount but no winch), alloy bash guards front and rear, detachable tow bar, snorkel. Just had handbrake rebuilt, new fuel injector loom,

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Discovery TD5 (2000). 12 months’ MOT. FSH (most recent service Oct 15). Engine has only done 85,000 miles. Stands on 18” wheels and comes with a set of five 16” spares. Clean body with no rust or dents. Lots of extras. £2950 ono. 07899 783396

climate, Bluetooth, cruise, load liner, full-size alloy spare, factory towball and electrics, Harmon Kardon stereo, 4 new tyres. £16,000 + VAT ono. Worksop, Notts, 07531 866624 10/15

Discovery 300Tdi Auto (1994).

208,007 miles. Towbar. Starts and drives great, some odd marks. Full safety check and valet. 90-day warranty. £1395. Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

discs with new pads all round (not even done 50 miles). Safari snorkel, heavy duty steering arms, light bar (all four lights working), rear light guards, full chequer plate kit, CB, bucket seats. Does have a few dings and scratches, and the interior is not as clean as it could be, but it has been used off-road and has always been very capable. In good mechanical order and the engine is sound, however the syncro in second gear is starting to get weak. Sale due to house purchase. £2100. Weymouth, Dorset, 07752 967446 11/15

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Discovery 300Tdi 7-seater (1995). 155,546 miles. MOT 31 May 2016. Great condition, drives very well. Very small rip in driver’s seat. Full safety check and valet. 90-day warranty. £1995.

Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Auto 245 Commercial (2011). 124,000 miles. FSH, MOT July 16. Two owners. Leather, dual-zone

Discovery 200 Tdi (1992).

190,700 miles. MOT September 2016. Engine has been changed for a lower-mileage one, with new cam belt, clutch, head gasket and skim at the same time. Mods include +3” suspension with +5” shocks (double pin on rear), 2” front turrets, dislocation cones and cranked rear trailing arms.

Winch bumper with 9500lb Superwinch, winch rope and incab controls, strong rear bumper, steering, diff and tank guards, rock/tree sliders. 265/75/16 Insa Turbo Special Tracks on black modular wheels with 30mm wheel spacers under extended arches. Extended braided brake hoses, new drilled and grooved

Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto (2005).

181,421 miles. 5-seater with cream cloth interior. Starts and drives very well, good condition inside and out with just the odd mark on bodywork. New MOT if sold for asking price. Full safety check and valet. 90-day warranty. £7995. Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

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Freelander 1.8 E 5-door SW (2004). 82,100 miles. Facelift

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model. 5-speed manual. Starts and drives very well, with very strong low-mileage engine. £2995. Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

Freelander Soft-Top 1.8 petrol (2001). 98,330 miles. MOT August 2016. With hard and soft tops. Regularly serviced. New front tyres, new clutch, new head gasket Jan 15. Sunroof, tow bar, roof rack, CD stereo. Fun to drive, really smooth and great off-road and in the snow. Very good condition. £1500. Brightlingsea, Essex, karenajulia@hotmail. co.uk 12/15 Freelander TD4. 114,000 miles. Great condition. Fully serviced and will come with 12 months’ MOT. £3895. Shrewsbury, 01743 441787 Trade

Freelander 2.0 Td4 Commercial (2005). 27,000 miles. No VAT. MOT June 16. ABS, air-con, PAS, CD stereo, front airbags, alarm, metallic paint, remote central locking. Steel wheels. Would be ideal for someone with dogs.

Reluctant sale due to new baby. £5000. Stroud, Gloucs, 07854 506739 12/15

Freelander 1.8 ES 2-dr (2002).

120,000 miles. 5-speed manual.

Very smart looking, with added light guards. Good all round condition, drives and starts without any issues. £1895. Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

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Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 HSE (2005). 70,500 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Phantom edition with heated leather seats. Excellent condition – and wrapped in pink. Drives like a dream. Four brand new tyres. Recent service including new brakes. £35,000.

Llanybydder, Ceredigion, 07974 967370

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300 Tdi 88” hybrid (1981).

115,072 miles. MOT Nov. Range Rover chassis with Defender body

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and Series rear tub. Done by a professional mechanic. Clifford alarm/immobiliser. Watertight mohair hood by All Wheel Trim.

Good working heater and blower.

Raptor dash with CD stereo.

CB (not wired in). Lockable cubby box. NATO hitch, recent brake pads and calipers. Cargo net. Swing-away spare wheel carrier. Adrenaline 4x4 trailing arms, Terrafirma shocks. Cooper STT tyres (plenty of tread left).

Raised air intake. Milemarker hydraulic winch. HD track rod.

Rear bumperettes. Battle scar on rear driver’s-side corner, drip from PAS box, knock when selecting 4th gear from 5th but gearbox and transfer case do work in high and low, and centre diff locks up correctly. Plenty of paperwork and receipts. £4800. Abingdon, Oxon, coxy552@hotmail. co.uk, 07952 614434 11/15

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cones. 265/75R16 tyres (3 Insa Turbo Special Tracks and 1 Insa Turbo Dakar). Custom fuel tank.

Removable rear wings. Lockable Series doors with removable tops.

Sony radio with MP3 / flash drive connection. £2500. Penrith, Cumbria, 07768 090728 12/15

Range Rover hybrid (1972).

Current MOT. 200Tdi, R380 Defender box. Full ground-up restoration completed Dec 2014, including all mechanicals, refurbished axles, new suspension and interior done to a high standard.

Shortened Series II 109” body, resprayed in 2-pack bronze green. Techno Defender seats.

5 new Michelin 7.50s. Runs and drives superb, excellent condition inside and out. £11,750. 07791 461223 12/15

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Hybrid 200Tdi Challenge Truck. 59,501 miles. 10 months’ MOT. Defender body on a shortened (92”) and strengthened 1989 Discovery chassis. Short bellhousing LT77 gearbox, allowing engine and transmission to be set further back and giving this truck a far better centre of gravity than normal. Full North Off Road cage, tubular front body, jackable rock sliders, front and rear winch trays, +2” springs and +5” shocks all round, rear dislocation

Defender 110 TD5 County (1998). 232,951 miles. MOT Aug 16. Air-con, leather, very high spec. Very clean inside and out, drives super. £6995.

Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

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Range Rover P38 / Discovery 2 V8 inlet manifold. Genuine Land Rover part number LKB 108480. In good working order.

Removed from a 4.6-litre P38 with the later Thor engine and is also suitable for the Series 2 Discovery V8. £55. Ramsgate, Kent, 018843 850600 Trade

Range Rover P38 V8 exhaust manifold. Left-hand side. Fits 4.0 and 4.6-litre V8. Complete with 3 new studs and nuts. VGC. £39.50. Ramsgate, Kent, 018843 850600 Trade

TD5 10p engine. Taken from a Discovery. Bare engine, has been heard and seen running with no nasty knocks or bangs. 60-day warranty. £840. Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

Discovery Td5 cylinder head.

10p engine from a 2000 model.

Complete with injectors, fuel regulator and exhaust. £300, 07899 783396 10/15

Discovery Td5 engine block.

With pistons in good condition.

Needs new big ends. £200, 07899 783396 10/15

Range Rover P38 2.5D turbo and manifold. TD04-11G-4 BMW turbocharger. Removed from a 1997 Range Rover in good working order. £175. Ramsgate, Kent, 018843 850600 Trade

Defender TD5 black-top diesel injector. Removed from a 2001

Defender 90 TD5 10p model.

Original Land Rover part number MSC100670. All tested and in good working order. NB this is for one single black-top injector only. £57.50. Ramsgate, Kent, 018843 850600 Trade

it was a replacement unit it will have done a lot less than this. Includes the heavy-duty clutch fork.

Will split gearbox and transfer box for the right price. I do have more Discovery 200Tdi parts as I brought a donor car for parts to fit to my own. £200. Market Harborough, Leics. 07730 891983 (text prefererd) 12/15

3-cornered flange. The halfshafts to suit this diff have 24 splines on the inboard end. £95. Hassocks, W.Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

Brakes

Axle & Diff Discovery Td5 starter motor.

2000 model, also fits the 90. £50, 07899 783396 10/15

Transmission

Genuine Land Rover intermediate gear shaft cluster. Part number FRC9460 OR IEH000120.

In new shop-soiled condition.

For 22D 1:410:1 transfer box.

Fits models from 1986 to 2007.

Usually more than £200 from Land Rover, even pattern ones are not available for less than £100, so grab a bargain! £72.

Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

Discovery 300 Tdi front axle.

Complete, good condition. Ready to fit. Oil checked and is like brand new. Wheels not included. Also breaking 300Tdi and TD5 – lots of parts available. £79.97. Leighton Buzzard, Beds, 07860 298039 12/15

Defender Front Axle. 10-spline, taken from a G-reg 90. Good working order, only removed as I was going over to 24-spline.

Also have a 10-spline rear axle available at the same price. £80.

Axminster, 07912 985347 12/15

Defender Td5 brake servo and master cylinder. Removed from a 2003 90. In good working order. Genuine Land Rover part SJB101891 (Lucas). £127.50.

Ramsgate, Kent, 01843 850600 Trade

Discovery Td5 front brake calipers. Set of 2. Taken from a 2000 model, with good pads and all parts to fit. £50, 07899 783396 10/15

Discovery 2 V8 Auto rear propshaft. £38. Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

Freelander 1 rear differential.

Rear diff assembly to suit 1.8 petrol or 2.0 Td4 diesel. Removed at our yard, carries a 30-day warranty. £55. Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

Range Rover P38 ABS Traction Control ECU. Part number ANR1250 or ANR4898. Good used condition. £48. Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

Suspension Discovery 300 / TD5 rear propshaft. Genuine Land Rover part, 3-bolt flange type, part number FTC 3705. Removed from a Discovery 300 Tdi, but also fits the Disco 2. In good working order. £22.50. Ramsgate, Kent, 01843 850600 Trade

LT77 Gearbox and Transfer Box. This was a reconditioned gearbox, fitted by Land Rover in good condition. Taken from a 200Tdi Discovery which had 145,000 miles on the clock, but as

Defender 110 front Salisbury axle. Fully reconditioned to A1 MOD standard. Comes complete with discs and calipers. Extremely strong and durable, and now very hard to find. £840. Shrewsbury, 01743 441787

Discovery 3.54:1 differential. Late 300 type. Good used condition. This is the type fitted to the later Discovery Mk1 models, with a rubber joint on the rear of the rear propshaft going on to a

Discovery 300Tdi PAS box.

In full working order with no leaks etc. 30-day warranty. £70.

Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

Discovery 300 Tdi steering column. For late vehicles with airbags, complete with ignition lock and 1x key. Land Rover sticker still in place, showing part number ANR3654. £60.

Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

Defender front radius arm.

Genuine Land Rover part number HRC 2435. Removed from a 2001 Defender 110 TD5. Will be supplied with the original bushes fitted, though these may need replacing. £55. Ramsgate, Kent, 018843 850600 Trade

Defender 110 rear axle radius arm. Genuine Land Rover part.

This item was removed from a Defender TD5 110. The bushes might need replacing. £39.95.

Ramsgate, Kent, 01843 850600 Trade

2000 model, so pre-facelift. One of the light fitting clips has been removed. These are a simple job to change with a small screwdriver. £34. Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

110 rear canvas canopy. Fits single-cab pick-up. Frame in good condition, canvas could do with a pressure wash but good overall. £150. Mells, Somerset, 01373 812011 Trade

Discovery 200 Tdi or early V8 door mirror. Early electric driver’s door mirror for Mk1 Disco from 1990 to 1994, in good used condition. £24. Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

Discovery 300 Tdi lower steering column shaft and knuckles. Suits 1994-1999 models.

Genuine Land Rover part number ANR3171. £37.50. Ramsgate, Kent, 01843 850600 Trade

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Discovery 300Tdi ABS Accumulator. From a 1996 Disco, as removed by us. Good used condition. £95. Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade Freelander 1.8 manual gearbox. To fit 1997-2006 Freelander 1 models. Used item, fully tested and in working order. £50. Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

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110 rear load rack. Fits single-cab pick-up. Complete with wind-out side canopy. £200. Mells, Somerset, 01373 812011 Trade

Range Rover Classic LSE roof assembly. Good used condition – some small marks but way above average and better than a damaged or dented one. These are ultra rare as they are unique to the LSE model, being longer than any other Classic. £475.

Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

Defender front wings. Large choice. £100 per pair. Mells, Somerset, 01373 812011 Trade

Discovery 2 nearside headlight. Passenger’s side. From a

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Discovery 2 TD5 N/S front window regulator mechanism and motor. Driver’s side.

Used. 30-day warranty. £20.

Glastonbury, Somerset, 01458 834930 Trade

Wheels & Tyres Defender footwell insulation and soundproofing. 1998-on.

Rubber insulation mats to cover left and right footwells.

Good used order. Sold as a pair. £87.50. Ramsgate, Kent, 01843 850600 Trade

Discovery 2 TD5 heater assembly with air-conditioning.

From a 2001 Disco, as removed by us. Good used condition. £48.

Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade Defender bonnets. Huge choice. Price depending on condition. £50-£100. Mells, Somerset, 01373 812011 Trade

Range Rover Classic offside front outer wing panel. Early exposed-hinge type. Right-hand (driver’s) side. Good used condition. Removed from a 1980 2-door. It has some rather ghastly ‘styling’ trims fitted which could be removed with care, but is a lot better than many we reuse these days. £45. Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

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Discovery 2 V8 under-bonnet fuse box. £24. Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

Discovery 300Tdi under dash panel fuse box. Used condition.

Removed working from a 300Tdi Discovery. £12. Hassocks, West Sussex, 01444 241457 Trade

Unimog 4x4 axles. Taken from a 404 model and therefore have locking diffs. One is complete, the other has been partially stripped in preparation for a disc-brake conversion. Ideal for building the ultimate off-road Land Rover! £1000, offers invited. East Midland, 07968 960619 09/15

Defender TD5 seat box. Various colours available, with and without carpets. Some minor blemishes, dents and corrosion, but all are in good used condition and you can take your pick when collecting. £80. Ramsgate, Kent, 01843 850600 Trade

Defender wheels. Sets of 4 and 5 available. Prices depending on spec and condition. £80-£300.

Mells, Somerset, 01373 812011 Trade

Wolf wheels with tyres. Military Spec. Multiple colours from black to beige to yellow, all with tyres (some better than others!)

First come, first pick. Priced at £250 for four wheels and tyres, or £75 for one. Also have one set in black which have only been fitted once, with very good road tyres, at £350 for the four. Thornbury, Bristol, 07586 582741 Trade

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Hydraulic Steering Ram. Double-ended. Has 6.5” travel and comes with clevis ends. Four mounting bolt holes to make mounting to the axle easier. Bought for my challenge buggy but unused as I fitted a different set-up in the end. £200.

Whittlesey, Cambs, 07940 008958 12/15

Series III parts. Front grille, rear tub, bonnet, steering box, 2 door skins, clutch pressure and friction plate, brake servo, oil bath air cleaner. £100 the lot. Manchester, northernmicroplant@ gmail.com 10/15 R-reg petrol Freelander.

Breaking all parts. Nice 17” alloy wheels and good tyres, engine (cambelt broken), good gearbox, axles and propshaft. Bucks, 01494 758539 10/15

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Four for four as Sturgess Land Rover win again

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ound Four of the Defender Challenge by Bowler Series returned at the Trackrod Rally at the end of September, with a familiar name stretching one hand towards the crown.

With nearly 15 miles of nightstage driving to tackle, on the Friday evening, the weekend’s results were anyone’s guess.

The Pickering showground provided a great base for the two-day rally, where competitors would have to face – quite literally – blind corners emerging from the darkness and terrain capable of crippling the weak and feeble.

Fortunately, all of the Defender Challenge competitors are made of stronger stuff and after each of the nine teams successfully completed the night stages, focus turned to the remainder of the weekend in slightly better lit conditions.

After the end of the first day of racing, it was THAT man, reigning champion Edd Cobley and co-driver, John Tomley, for Sturgess Land Rover who dashed their way to the top of the standings. They were, however, tailed closely by Lookers Land Rover represented by Gareth Carruthers and Wallace McKay, just one and a half seconds adrift.

Third place was developing into a free-for-all, with drivers David Johnston and Brian Palmer working with co-drivers, Joseph Monaghan and Calum MacPhail respectively to battle it out for the last rostrum place. The Defenderists were also sticking their oar in the water, too.

Back at the services, the usual foray of camaraderie continued between the teams as they psyched themselves ready for the final day of racing.

Day two dawned and miles of special stages lay before the teams, with fast straights littered with tight, technical sections waiting to catch out those not fully concentrating.

Drew Bowler, Managing Director of Bowler Motorsport, said: ‘By this point in the competition the teams trust their Defenders and know very well what the vehicles are capable of, so we specifically select the Trackrod Rally as part of the Defender Challenge to develop the communication and rapport between the driver and co-driver.

‘In this race it is imperative that the teams read the terrain instinctively, judge how much speed to carry into corners accurately and brake precisely.

It’s about communication and team work and it’s this that prepares them for the bigger international races.’

Heading into the final hours of the contest, the teams emerged back into the North York Moors National Park for the final three stages – and the opportunity to gain those last few seconds on the opposition.

Having continued on from their starting form, it was no surprise to see Edd Cobley and John Tomley take their fourth consecutive win of the year – maintaining their 100% record in the process.

Edd Cobley said: ‘We started Day Two one and a half minutes ahead of Gareth and Wallace. So John, Skippy and I pushed hard to move our way up the table and increase our lead – we

managed this and finished 29th in the championship overall. The Defender did us proud. It was a great event and I look forward to the next round at the Tempest Rally.’

The heated battle behind came to a climax with Gareth Carruthers and Wallace McKay wrapping up second place, while the Defenderists made ground in the final stages to come through and claim third place.

Edd Cobley and the rest of the Sturgess Land Rover team will be looking to seal the title in the penultimate round of the Defender Challenge, hosted by the Tempest Rally in Aldershot on 7-8 November.

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Issue 22: Dec 2015

Tearsall smiles for Buxton and District

Words: Dave Theaker Pictures: Nev Brindley

Words: Andy Jeff Pictures: Cathy Jeff

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he onset of the winter trialing season at SLROC always includes a chance for beginners to find out what this trial thing is really about.

Indeed this ‘tyro’ form of trialing uses the Latin name for ‘beginner’ and it’s not only the drivers who can be new to this. The vehicles can be too and a standard unchanged (other than recovery points) road-going Land Rover is all that’s required to compete.

It’s also worth mentioning that drivers as young as 13 are allowed to compete. And drawing youngsters in at this age certainly better equips them for when they turn 17.

For more experienced campaigners, a tyro trial can serve to blow out the cobwebs from the summer. However, driving the ‘relaxed’ sections can sometimes be a bit too easy and handicap systems are often put into place to even up the results. This year, someone had the bright idea of making a Sankey Trailer that reasonable handicap and a couple of the experienced drivers with NATO hitches jumped at the chance!

With an improvement on the weather front over recent weeks and a dozen entrants in the main class and two entered into the ‘trailer class’, competitors

split into two groups and moved over to their relevant start points.

The youngsters – some that have never even driven a car before – got the chance to ‘familiarise’ themselves with a few ‘dummy’ pairs of canes to start with, but were soon chomping at the bit to drive the real sections.

There were no additional rules for the trailer class; the 110 got one shunt per section (good luck with that) and the 90 just had to be careful. It soon became apparent that while the trailer pretty much followed the track of the car, it had a tendency to list more to the side. Without any weight in it, the axle didn’t articulate and a number of points were lost just clipping the back rear corner of the tilted trailer. It is of course a testament to the layout and mechanism of a Sankey trailer and swiveling NATO hitch that at no point did the trailer get itself ‘into a pickle’ and cause any problems (apart from those dropped points!).

After lunch, the afternoon sections scored considerably less points than the morning and many were switching from ‘this is fun’ to ‘don’t interrupt I’m concentrating’ as the competitive spirit came out.

At the end, the wide range of scores reflected the depth of the field and it’s safe to say that all had a brilliant time.

Congrats to Tim Dyer on winning the Trailer Class, and to Mark Hitchings on his Class Two win.

Thanks go to the course setter and the marshals for their efforts and support and also to the team behind the scenes ensuring that the day could take place with all the correct regulations etc for trailers in the trial. Another cracking SLROC event!

Set in 20 acres of shrubland with views over the surrounding hills of the Peak District, the Tearsall Farm site has a decent grassy area for camping and some almost impossible steep, muddy gulleys for those who want a challenge.

Although it was the last event of the season, our Tyro on the Saturday afternoon attracted nine eager contestants – the most we’d had all year.

One of our long-standing members, Lord Hollinsclough, and his Lady joined in with a very new and shiny looking Range Rover Vogue. Carl and Tracey (as we know them) also brought some friends in an equally shiny D3.

During the competition it was truly amazing to watch Land Rover’s electronic wizardry doing its thing; gliding the vehicles in almost complete silence over the bumps and hollows in the slippery grass... we’re more used to leafers and battered 90s groaning and crashing their way through the terrain. We often include a reverse manoeuvre in the Tyro, the only observation being that the Range Rover’s parking sensors got

confused with the two canes forming the gate!

Further down the valley in the rough stuff, for the trial on the Sunday, we also had a record turnout, with some guests from Spondon OffRoad Club in their Suzukis. Apart from getting lost on some sections, they did very well indeed against the bigger Land Rovers, particularly John and Justine Wasley who beat several of our members with modified Land Rover hybrids and excellent previous knowledge of the site. With their smaller size and agility, these very capable Suzis have given some die-hard LR folk some food for thought!

The sections had been set out the previous day by several different people, giving a different twist and style to each one. Some were quite long and required a bit of brute force for the steep slippery bits; others had their gates very close together and required a lot more thought and finesse in the driving.

This method seemed to have worked, as from the favourable comments received both events went down well and, coupled with the decent weather, made for a really great weekend. From the organiser’s point of view it’s very gratifying when it all works out like that.

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Words and Pictures: Sue Coulson

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ay back in 2002, some intrepid Essex Land Rover Club members took their caravans and went to camp on a mountain in Wales. A local guide offered to show us some lanes, the sun shone and everyone had a wonderful time. Questions were asked about where the next one would be and the annual laning holiday was born.

This year, a group of us headed towards the South Downs and a campsite at West Meon. The whole event is very informal – you don’t have to camp (some members stayed in a local B&B), and you don’t have to come for the whole week (some arrive late and some go early.) We do however spend all year looking forward to it and we always enjoy some great lanes.

Day one (Sunday) and on our agenda was the 60 miles of East Hampshire and the Watercress Line. Our group comprised just three vehicles – two 90s and a Lightweight.

The first couple of lanes were very ‘Essex’ in style, with close hedges and not much to see. It wasn’t long before we encountered our first obstacle in the shape of a fallen tree.

We all hopped out and decided that we could cut enough away to make the road useable again.

With the sun shining we were really enjoying the best of the English countryside as we continued on to Chawton where we made a small detour to see Jane Austen’s home.

There were two more trees to be cleared on the route and whilst we were stopped at one, I found a vintage glass beer bottle from a local brewery, Amey of Petersfield, which was brewing between 1883 and 1951 – a brilliant memento from the holiday.

Day two (Monday) saw us venture to The Meon Valley (46 miles). The views and lanes were slightly different, too – they were more open with great views of the rolling chalk downs.

It was another great day finished once again sitting round the campfire.

We were sitting chatting, as all Landy drivers do, of great days on the lanes and who has the best light bar etc., when Pauline announced that the International Space Station would be along at 9.48pm! It was a superbly clear evening with great views of the stars, but I have to say that many of us were sceptical. Are they like buses? Is the timetable reliable? We weren’t sure.

Amazingly, dead on time, there it was

racing across the sky, faster than any of the planes we could see.

On Tuesday, it was our turn to take on the club’s Green Route, which consisted of 41 miles of Butser Hill and the South Downs.

This route incorporated lanes that we thought were exactly like ‘Hobbit homes’, set down with huge earth banks with trees on the top. The banks had eroded over the years and the roots were exposed in huge gnarly tangled masses.

Day four (Wednesday) was a day off, allowing everyone to enjoy the local attractions. Although for some that actually meant doing more lanes! We reconvened on the Thursday to tackle

Oxdrove and Three Castles Path (65 miles). According to our route book, there should have been eleven miles to the start, but we changed things a bit and went over to Keith Gott to get some new wing mirror glasses (the downside to tight lanes!) It was good to see the Race to Recovery trucks in the yard – and of course to pick up a copy of The Landy!

The first lane went up the side of a golf course and jiggled through some tight trees, then up a technical climb that had most of us scrabbling for grip.

On day six (Friday), we took to the club’s designated Yellow Route, the Devils Punch Bowl (63 miles plus 14 miles to the start).

The lanes were different again, more sandy and not too tight. Following lunch, via a lovely water splash, we were off to the Devils Punch Bowl.

The old road had been grassed over and the byway skirted the edge of the bowl. Sadly it was a bit misty, but nonetheless atmospheric as we stopped by an old milepost. The stone was found when digging the new tunnel and then replaced using old OS maps in its original position on the byway.

This was our final day, although some were staying on for one more trip on the lanes. We all adjourned to a local hostelry on the Friday night for a meal and to thank Ray and Pauline for organising another brilliant week.

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Off-Road Playdays Whaddon 4x4

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

29 November Cowm Leisure

Whitworth, Lancashire

Devil’s Pit

Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire

Frickley 4x4

Frickley, South Yorkshire Dates are apt to change, so always check with the site before travelling

Hill ‘n’ Ditch 4x4

Mouldsworth, Cheshire

31 October

Hill ‘n’ Ditch 4x4

Kirton Off Road Centre

Parkwood 4x4

Slindon Safari

6 December

1 November

Thames Valley 4x4

Bala 4x4

Avalanche Adventure

Whaddon 4x4

Muddy Bottom

Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Bala 4x4

15 November

Devil’s Pit

Devil’s Pit

Tong, Bradford

Bala, Gwynedd Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire

Frickley 4x4

Frickley, South Yorkshire

Muddy Bottom

Minstead, Hampshire

North Yorks Off Road Centre Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorks

Parkwood 4x4 Tong, Bradford

Picadilly Wood

Bolney, West Sussex

8 November 4x4 Without a Club

Harbour Hill, Aldermaston

Essex, Rochford and District 4x4 Club Rayleigh, Essex

Mouldsworth, Cheshire Fontwell, West Sussex Slab Common, Bordon

Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire

Explore Off Road

Silverdale, Stoke-on-Trent

Frickley 4x4

Frickley, South Yorkshire

Muddy Bottom

Minstead, Hampshire

Mud Monsters

East Grinstead, West Sussex

North Yorks Off Road Centre Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorks

22 November Avalanche Adventure

Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire

Burnham Off-Roaders Tring, Hertfordshire

Slindon Safari

Fontwell, West Sussex

Kirton Lindsey, North Lincs

Bala, Gwynedd

Minstead, Hampshire

North Yorks Off Road Centre Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorks

Picadilly Wood

Bolney, West Sussex

Whaddon 4x4

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

13 December Avalanche Adventure

Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire

Devil’s Pit

Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire

Essex, Rochford and District 4x4 Club Rayleigh, Essex

Frickley 4x4

Frickley, South Yorkshire

Hill ‘n’ Ditch 4x4

Mouldsworth, Cheshire

Parkwood 4x4 Tong, Bradford

Slindon Safari

Fontwell, West Sussex

Green Lane Convoy Events 31 Oct – 1 Nov

21-22 November

13 December

Onelife Adventure

Trailmasters

Landcraft

1 November

22 November

UK Landrover Events

UK Landrover Events

UK Landrover Events

14-15 November

29 November

Atlas Overland

UK Landrover Events

15 November

5-6 December

UK Landrover Event

Atlas Overland

Lake District

Northumberland

Wessex

East Yorkshire

Wales

Durham Dales

Yorkshire Dales

Wessex

Snowdonia Lake District

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