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Until 1997, Land Rover had only ever made hardcore off-roaders. Then along came the Freelander. Love it or hate it, Solihull’s soft-roader paved the way for everything Land Rover has done since. This one is among the very ﬁrst from the dawning of the new age – and it’s owned by a man who was there at the time and saw it all happen.

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The run of 25 vehicles will include 20 Station Wagons, split equally between the 90 and 110, and five 110 Double-Cabs. Prices? From £225,000.

From,Thatmind.cheeky little sum gets you a vehicle that’s been rebuilt in the SVO workshop and equipped inside with two-tone Windsor leather on the dashboard, trim and two-tone Recaro sports seats, as well as Land Rover’s Classic infotainment system and an Elliot Brown clock face. We hadn’t either, no, but the same company is getting its share of bunce from the deal by marketing a limited-edition watch inspired

Land Rover returns to Defender Works V8 formula with £225,000 limited edition

by the Works V8 Trophy II. It’s also making a special Competitor’s Edition watch exclusively for the 25 customers who buy the Competitors?vehicle.Yes. Sort of. Buy one of these bad boys and you’ll get a personal invite to take part in Land Rover Classic’s second specially devised three-day Trophy event. ‘Customers will create lasting memories and get acquainted with their vehicles in the most amazing way possible,’ says Land Rover. Before putting them into heated storage along with their limited-edition Astons and Ferraris and selling them to other millionaires at a huge profit ten years from now, the cynic inside us is trying not to say.

As you’d expect, perhaps slightly wearily, the vehicles’ original Puma engines have been replaced by Land Rover’s 5.0-litre V8, giving them 405bhp at 6000rpm and 380lbf.ft at 5000rpm. Top torque halfway to five figures, how very Defender. Fuel consumption and emissions figures are not

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and Rover’s Defender Works V8 Trophy was a sell-out, despite being priced well into the stratosphere. So here’s the Defender Works V8 Trophy II.

Specifically, the limited run of just 25 vehicles will be finished in a unique camouflage design featuring 23 locations from significant expeditions in Land Rover’s storied history of global exploration and adventure. The design also has silhouettes of Defenders and Series vehicles hidden within it, just in case anyone’s wondering what it is they’re looking at.

Last time, the inspiration for the vehicle’s design came from the Camel Trophy. This time, it’s the Defender’s status as an icon of overland travel.

The engine is mated to the now equally familiar eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. This does still drive all four wheels (we felt if might be relevant to confirm this) and in case that’s not enough, the vehicles come with a winch. Other off-road kit includes a full-width LED light bar, rock sliders, exo roll cage and rear recovery point.

quoted, but if you’re in the market for one of these you don’t care.

report the organisers. ‘It was unusual for him to meet a group who are interested in actually using their vehicles, as most visiting clubs only go to show off their‘Evencars.4x4 groups don’t appear to discuss the practical aspect of owning and driving off-tarmac.’

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he Lake District is a key battleground in the struggle to prevent hearts and minds from being poisoned against motor vehicle use in the countryside. To help spread the truth about 4x4 drivers, the Green Lane Association’s Cumbrian reps started the summer season by organising an open meet-and-greet at the Lakeland Motor Museum near Newby Bridge. The museum has a club display area, which is within its grounds but accessible to all visitors. Use of the venue was offered to GLASS by site manager Chris Lowe – whose daily driver happens to be a 1956 Series I.

‘Chris was very interested in what we do and now hopes to join us one day on a short trip around the local lanes,’

The meet-up attracted 15 different vehicles including Suzukis, Jeeps, Mercedes and Land Rovers. During the course of the day, a couple of the reps set out to lead small groups on mini lane runs which avoided the usual ‘honeypot’ areas. ‘In the Lakes at this time of year,’ they explained, ‘you can spend more time reversing for visitors that can’t drive on the narrow tarmac lanes than actually getting off tarmac!’

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4X4 ENGINE REBUILDS is currently looking for staff. The company, which is based in Barking, Essex, specialises in modern Land Rover engines – but as you can see in the picture above, of a horribly heglected 3.0 SDV6 unit from a 2015 Range Rover, you need to be made of stern stuff not to run away screaming at the sight of what its customers do to their vehicles…

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JAGUAR LAND ROVER has launched a new data training programme for its staff. Delivered by tech start-up Multiverse, this will see employees taking a 15-month course on topics including data modelling, analysis, Python and Machine Learning. The first 400 employees enrolled this summer, with additional groups being introduced each quarter.

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Until recently, I would have agreed. Electric cars did seem rather a waste of time: costly and impractical for all but that tiny minority of motorists who have endless pots of cash and rarely travel more than 30 miles a day.

when it’s parked up, would it? Especially if it would save them a bi-weekly trip to the local petrol station and ensure they had a car with instant torque, the like of which they could only dream of with a conventional power plant. Nor would it test credulity to think they’d spend the money required for a conversion (£24,500 plus VAT for the Electrogenic Defender kit). Most farmers I know are attached to their old 90s and 110s and are putting off the day

Look at the rump of the electric car market and you’ll see it’s dominated

by vehicles that are way beyond the reach of your average motorist. That’s especially true amid the cost-of-living crisis which, despite initially making EVs look attractive, has now revealed their folly for everyday drivers. You’ll spend a fortune on a car that makes your life even more complicated, and won’t necessarily save very much on running costs thanks to the sky-high cost of electricity.

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all-electric vehicles. They can do all sorts, including Defenders and Series vehicles. And, when you stop and think about it, that is nothing short of a stroke of Takegenius.afarmer, say, who uses their 4x4 to traverse their land and perhaps for the occasional trip to market. They may well be prepared to spend upwards of £30k on a vehicle for this purpose, knowing it’ll only cover a few thousand miles a year. And between trips to check on their cattle or hunt down their last supplies of ammonium nitrate, they leave their car standing in the yard, not doing anything apart from looking workhorsey and hardcore amid the scrubbed concrete and flinty barns.

‘Afraid not. But I did once audition for Top Gear. Didn’t get it, though, obvs. Too‘Whatugly.’do you think about electric cars, then? Waste of time, aren’t they?’

Wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to imagine them plugging in their Landy

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The EV revolution has so far concentrated on rich boys’ toys. But what if the real opportunity lies in converting working trucks? electric workhorse? Bring it on

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when they have to buy a new Defender or, worse still, a pick-up. An EV conversion would keep them in their prized vehicle, bringing it bang up to date and saving them running costs.

The future’s in farming. You heard it here first.

HERE’S A CONVERSATION I HAVE on a regular basis when people discover I work as a motoring journalist:

But my position changed when I did some research into a new electric vehicle revolution that feels far more generative (no pun intended) than the one dominating the mainstream market, with its shiny Teslas and plug-in Range Rover

‘You write about cars, eh? Have you met Jeremy Clarkson?’

I reckon it’s a win-win and could well drive EV uptake at a faster rate than a bunch of wealthy bankers and entrepreneurs adding a Tesla to their oak-framed garages.

That’s why I think the time will come when the vehicle is seen as being even more significant in Land Rover’s history. Yes, the 1948 centre-steer prototype was the blueprint for 50 years of history – but like it or not, history is all that part of the Land Rover story now is. In another 50 years’ time, will people look back beyond 1997 and see anything of relevance to whatever Land Rover will have become by then? I hope so, but I very much doubt it.

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There’s something to chew on. The Freelander is about the same age as the internet. How appropriate: the vehicle that showed us what every new Land Rover from then on was going to be like appeared at about the same time as another innovation that tore up everything you thought you knew and replaced it with a world in its own image.

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Obviously, society always takes the line of least resistance, and in that sense Land Rover’s modern SUVs are perfect consumer goods. And every single one of them can trace its ancestry back to the original Freelander. Not to the Series I, or even the Range Rover Classic, but to the Freelander.

ast month, I went on about this being the modern world, whether you like it or not. My theme was electric cars, which the vast majority of you would probably like about as much as a punch in the face, but this month it’s the same basic story again – the way things change with the march of time, and not always for the better.

I suppose you could say the original Freelander, a very early example of which is featured in this issue, was like dial-up, and the latest Land Rovers are like fibre broadband. The problem is, my old Tdi was like reading a book instead, and books are good.

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I’m a fan of the new-shape Defender. It’s great to drive, great to use and, clever electrics at your shoulder, good at what it does off-road. But back in 1997, when my own ride was a 300Tdi HardTop 90, if you had told me that this new Freelander thing was a foretaste of what the Defender of the future would be I’d probably have gone off to get a job on this new internet thing instead.

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That’s because Kit Kaberry, a longtime off-roading friend of ours who is a Trustee of Rhino Ark (UK), is looking to put together a British team to compete in Kenya. Having taken part in three previous Rhino Charges himself, as well as numerous runnings of the currently mothballed UK Rhino Charge (a spin-off event which Rhino Ark UK is working towards restarting again in the near future), he’s now in his late seventies and won’t be competing as

he Rhino Charge is one of the world’s best-known and longest-running off-road events. Held every year in Kenya, it pits teams against the terrain with a unique format requiring them to visit a set of checkpoints while covering the shortest possible distance, and over the years it has come to be dominated by portalaxled monsters capable of straddling massive rocks.

Needless to say, being part of the team won’t come cheap. Hiring the Defender will cost £12,500, which will be shared between all the team members – six of them, made up of a driver, navigator and four runners whose job, crucial to the success of any team, is to scout out a route for the vehicle to take across the terrain.

a team member. But he intends to be in Kenya to support the British entry –which is likely to be navigated by his son Angus, himself also a veteran of threeShippingCharges.aLand Rover to Kenya is not easy, and it’s certainly not cheap, so Kit has worked hard to secure a suitable local vehicle. He has been in discussion with a Nairobi 4x4 specialist which is currently preparing a Land Rover 110 to the specifications needed to take part in the Charge, which will be held on 3 June 2023.

‘Allcoffers.thisfor a week off work – but an exhilarating journey!’ says Kit. ‘Though if you have the time and the funds, you can of course add on a full safari in Kenya during your stay.’

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The first Charge was held in 1989, and this year alone the event raised £1.1 million towards Rhino Ark’s important work. Now, attention turns towards next year – and you could be part of it!

That certainly sounds like a good way to use your carbon footprint as efficiently as possible – and, as if you needed an excuse, to see for yourself the animals whose habitat you’ll be protecting by taking part. The Rhino Charge certainly won’t be for everyone – but if it’s for you, you can contact Kit direct by sending him an email at kit@rhinoark.org.

Best of all, the event is run entirely for a very good cause. The Rhino Ark is a wildlife charity which aids conservation in East Africa by helping animals and humans live alongside each other in harmony. Its programme of funding

electric fences has been hugely effective in keeping wildlife out of villages, allowing people to live without fear of incursions and animals to exist peacefully in their own territory. This helps conserve the ecosystems known as the Water Towers of East Africa, preventing conflicts which can only ever end badly.

approximately £5000 per person. And then there’s the fundraising side of it, with each team member expected to raise a minimum of £2000 for the Rhino Ark

In addition to this, Kit estimates that your air fare from Britain, plus the cost of a hotel stay in Nairobi and four nights in the camp at the Rhino Charge venue, will bring the likely price to

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‘The original panels feel ﬂimsy to say the least,’ says Goosefoot. ‘We doubt many owners transport their Lightweights slung under a Wessex nowadays, so without weight constrictions we have upped the gauge to 2mm thick aluminium – and these panels feel much more sturdy.’

There’s more than 1500 products in here, each of them covered using detailed descriptions, technical information, images and illustrations. Terraﬁrma promises not only choice but clear product identiﬁcation and application, ensuring you can select and combine the kit you need from its ever-more extensive range of accessories.

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GOOSEFOOT PANELS HAS INTRODUCED a replacement Upper and Lower Tailgate for the Lightweight. These were originally made from 16-gauge (1.6mm) sheet, which is no longer in production, so Goosefoot has increased the thickness of the material to 2mm for greater strength.

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THE NEW DEFENDER has a space at the front of its ﬂoor console which is perfect for this shaped stowage tray to slot into. Tailor-made for the vehicle, it simply drops into place and, to stop the contents from sliding around, is ﬁtted with a rubber mat that’s easily removed for cleaning.

Whatever Landy you drive, they’ve got you covered. ‘Studying this catalogue will enable workshops, vehicle builders and enthusiasts to prepare and equip their Land Rovers to have more fun, safely carry more load, tackle greater obstacles over harsher terrain and ensure they are protecting their pride and joy for many more adventures to come,’ says Terraﬁrma. Contact your local dealer for a free copy, or email enquiries@terraﬁrma4x4.com.

The OSRAM range of intense LED lights are built to step up to the challenge when the going gets tough. Leave the tarmac behind and see clearly what lies ahead of you off the beat track. The LEDriving ® range of robust and stylish spotlights, reversing lights and lightbars can improve near- and far-field vision whilst enhancing driving performance, even under the most extreme conditions. Don’t let the darkness spoil your next adventure.

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The panels are spot-welded like the originals and have uprated anti-crush tubes internally between the bolt holes. External dimensions remain exactly as per the original, so galvanised cappings and hinges (not included) will fit. The upper tailgate has the correct three rope cleats, while the lower one has two hinges for the vehicle’s number plate.

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The kits come complete with Delphi wheel cylinders and LOF’s own 11” shoes, as well as all the fasteners and adjusters you’ll need to fit them. They’re supplied in axle pairs, with separate kits for the front and rear. brake kits

LOF CLUTCHES has just launched a new 11” brake drum kit for long-wheel base Series Land Rovers. These follow the same pattern as the company’s successful 10” kits for the Series I, II and III, but with the larger size provid ing more stopping power.

Setting out to improve on what was already on the market, LOF says it has achieved maximum tolerances of 40 microns’ concentricity and 50 microns’ run out – the tightest ever quoted by a brake drum manufacturer. The company uses a compound designed to prevent squeaking and juddering, as well as the correct rivets for spring retention – which it says will stay in place where cheaper options are prone to falling out.

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‘The Puma dashboard has an abject lack of space for extra switches,’ explains Mud. The traditional method is to mount switches into any spare ﬂat surface, which normally results in an ugly and untidy spread of aftermarket switches. The Puma dashboard doesn’t help, with its large empty spaces to the left and right having a compound curved profile preventing traditional gang mounts from sitting ﬂush.’

DESIGNED TO SUIT GENUINE TDCi-era switches used from 2007 to 2016, Mud’’s Defender TDCi Switch Mount can also be used to accommodate the company’s own range of Land Rover style switches.

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The kit comes without actual switches, but Mud offers a range of its own designs with various legends for accessories like winches, lockers, compressors and work lights, as well as USB sockets and switch blanks for any unused housings. They can accommodate switches from the Discovery 2, and soft-dash Classic Range Rover, too.

There are two versions available – a 5-gang mount for simply adding extra switches to your dashboard, and a 4-gang with an additional space for a hazard light switch. The latter is intended for vehicles fitted with a popout or halo-style single-DIN head unit, which restricts access to the top row of switches on the Defender dashboard.

The company’s mounts provide an answer by snapping into an outer frame which is moulded to follow the compound curve of the Puma dashboard. They come with full colour fitting instructions, hardware and a cut-out installation template.

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‘We were very lucky to find Ray Wood and the team at Roamerdrive,’ adds Garage Therapy’s Brad Miocevich. ‘Ray has been very supportive, both with the supply of critical components and technical knowledge. We’re committed to producing the best LT95 overdrive ever!’

Producing a strong but compact overdrive unit that fits into the constricted area behind the transfer case in a Range Rover Classic proved a considerable challenge for the design team in Australia. The units share oil with the transfer case and offer a 28% overdrive ratio that can be used in any gear. They use the quiet, rugged encyclical gear technology from Roamerdrive that has helped make thousands of Land Rovers more civilised over the past twenty years.

Global Roamer Corporation teams up with Aussie Land Rover specialist to develop new overdrive for LT95 gearbox

GLOBAL CORPORATION,ROAMERthe Canadian manufacturer of the Roamerdrive brand of overdrive for Land Rover, has announce a joint venture with Garage Therapy of Perth,UnderAustralia.thearrangement, an overdrive suitable for Land Rovers fitted with the rugged LT95 fourspeed gearbox will be manufactured in Australia. These overdrives will be sold under the Garage Therapy brand using a combination of Canadian and Australian engineered components.Theproduct, which is scheduled for release in August 2022, is aimed particularly at the ex-Australian Army 110 Parentie, hundreds of which are currently being released on to the civilian market.

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‘Worldwide,’ says Ray Wood of Global Roamer Corporation, ‘there is a pent-up demand for a reliable overdrive that will fit the LT95 four-speed gearbox found in the Range Rover Classic and 101 Forward Control.

SUITABLE FOR ALL LONG-WHEELBASE DEFENDERS from 2002 onwards, Britpart’s electric window kit comes with everything you need in order to instal it. Apart from the actual Defender, obviously. No need for people in the front seats to have all the fun while their kids thrash away at an old-style handle.

‘We looked at producing an overdrive for the LT95 some time ago, however we didn’t think there was sufficient de mand. The release of the Perentie changed all that, so we were happy to work with Garage Therapy to produce one.’

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Stop the world if it’s the latter, because I want to get off. But as the years roll by and memories of the last ‘real’ Land Rover to see a showroom become ever more distant, facts are facts. The company’s history may always open with a chapter that began in 1948, but everything to do with what it is now started half a century later. Just as the 80” Land-Rover was the seed from which every Series truck, old-shape Defender and early Range Rover was grown, since 2016 Solihull’s entire product offering has come from one point in time: October 1997, when production began of the Freelander.

Or was it? The Freelander wasn’t ‘real’ in the Tdi Defender and Discovery 1 sense. But as a foretaste of what every Land Rover was to become, it hit home with the steely-eyed accuracy of a trophy hunter fixing his sights on the last remaining Sumatran tiger. The next Range Rover was all-independent. The Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport followed. And so it went on until finally, the last bastion fell and the Defender was reinvented as what, by pre-Freelander standards, would have been seen as a soft-roader.

So when you see a very early Freelander, you’re looking at history. And they don’t come much more historic than Ron Brown’s 1.8 XEi Estate. For one thing, it’s a pre-pro. For another, it’s the actual vehicle

istory is a story told by the winners. It’s a famous old truism and by and large it IS true, even if the winners do sometimes, decades later, admit that they might not have been the good guys after all.

So when 2048 comes around and the history of Land Rover’s first century is told, what will the story be? That of a plucky little road-going tractor that grew up to take on the world? Or of a high-tech luxury brand that once also made those boxy things you laugh at in museums now?

But then the Freelander came along. And it was like all the revolutions had happened at once. Unibody construction, independent suspension, no low range, dominant front-wheel drive… Confounded by what we had seen, some of us car hacks lapped up the PR line and agreed that yes, it was a real Land Rover, whereas actually of course it was anything but.

that appeared in much of the press coverage of the Freelander’s launch. And for still another, he was actually working for Land Rover at the time.

‘I joined Land Rover in 1984,’ he explains, ‘as a Specialist Engineer using advanced Finite Element computing techniques to design vehicle structures. Using Finite Element, we could test items and vehicles to destruction and then redesign, all without cutting any metal!

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‘With the Freelander destined to be a worldwide product, the logistics of getting all markets to attend the launch for NSCs, importers and distributors, which was in Spain from late September 1997 onwards, were very significant. I attended one of the many launch rotations with markets from South

‘Later on, I moved into a number of roles in Product Planning, Land Rover Parts and Range Rover Brand Management, ending up as Classic Range Rover Brand Manager, then Land Rover International Sales –where I became reacquainted with the Freelander, which I had been aware of for some time by then.

available with a CD player? Even when BMW bought it, the pace of change at Land Rover was glacial.

Make no mistake, the Freelander was an incredibly significant vehicle. Right up there with the Range Rover, we’d argue. One set Land Rover on the path to becoming a premium car maker; the other set it on the path to modernity. In each case, love it or hate it, it’s at the heart of what the company has become today.

‘In most of the European countries, and a few other key markets including North America, vehicle operations were looked after by a Land Rover owned subsidiary (a National Sales Company, or NSC). Outside of these, importation and vehicle operations was done through a network of independent importers and distributors. These all came under the umbrella of Land Rover International Sales.

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Think that sounds fanciful? Had it happened, no way would this Freelander’s status as part of Land Rover’s heritage ever have been recognised by whoever it ended up with. But, in a very Disneyland sort of a way, it was saved from oblivion –because it wouldn’t start.

‘A friend of mine found it advertised online as a non-runner,’ says Ron. ‘And he bought it unseen over the phone.’ That was in 2015.

Something else the Freelander has had is a proper head gasket. ‘The 1.8-litre K-Series petrol engine was a great design, as is obvious by its use in many different applications,’ says Ron. ‘But it has a bit of a reputation for head gasket failure when used in the Freelander. We replaced the original with a metal gasket, which resolves the issue

days later. Then some time after that, I attended launches in Tahiti and New Zealand. Well, someone had to!’

Another interesting feature of these Defenders is that they were built with struts to keep their tailgate down during wading. This was to let water flow in to the back body, thus preventing it from floating away, and also to let it pour back out again as quickly as possible once reaching land. Hard-top models were fitted with an escape hatch about the driver’s and passenger’s seats.

Because the black paint was applied in a separate process which meant masking the doors and respraying them over the top of the body colour – a woefully inefficient way to achieve what was, in the greater scheme of

Preventing the engine from sucking in water and suffering a catastrophic hydraulic lock is the most critical matter when you’re wading a vehicle, but protecting it long-term is every bit as important. Hence the use of grease

Why didn’t they keep it up?

Many years later, someone also had to rescue the Freelander you see here from a one-way path towards oblivion. Having served its time with Land Rover, it went out into the trade and passed through a few pairs of hands before ending up in Norwich, as part of a fleet of Freelanders destined to be shipped abroad. It almost sounds like something from a Pixar movie about a lost orphan in a world of talking cars.

If necessary, in the space of about an hour the Waterproofed Wolf could be prepared to operate while completely submerged. Obviously, once the driver’s head was under the surface he would have no way of knowing how close it was coming to the air intake somewhere above him, and there’s also the small matter of being able to breathe, but for short bursts of action the capability was certainly there.

There’s another very telling indication of how early the vehicle is, though it’s more subtle. Subtle but obvious, though. Hiding in plain sight, the side window surrounds are painted black – something that was done only to the first 2000 Freelanders. The idea was to create the impression of a floating roof, in homage to the Range Rover.

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‘It only needed a new fuel pump and a service to get her running again,’ he continues. ‘Since then, she has had new tyres, cambelt and brakes, and has been very reliable. I bought it from him a couple of years later.’

Youcompletely.’canhardly call that a mod, but the fact that Ron mentions it when asked about the vehicle’s originality shows just how close R202 is to when she came off the line in August 1997 –complete with an earlier VIN number than that of the first production vehicle, which is now on display at Gaydon.

And the proof is in the pudding, as they say. It’s not every day you see an early Freelander looking this good… actually, it’s not every day you see any Freelander looking this good. But that’s the effect of great maintenance – and, in later life, being loved by owners who know what they’ve got.

Those shows have included the Classic Land Rover event at Gaydon, where it was part of the celebration for 20 years of the Freelander. Since

them, it has also been a feature vehicle at Land Rover’s own LR70FEST; the the only first-generation Freelander to participate in the cavalcade at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it was vehicle 66 out of the 70.

For a vehicle not known for its durability, what does Ron think was the secret to R202’s long life? Astonishingly, he puts it down to the motoring journalists who drove it. Well, sort‘We’veof. all heard stories of vehicles being lent out to the press for evaluation and on their return maybe not being as complete as they were when they left!’ he says, diplomatically.

He’s also had the central Viscous Control Unit replaced by Bell Engineering of Bewdley. ‘Well it was 22 years old, and starting to feel tight on full lock.’ Other than that, it’s been a case of regular servicing and addressing the usual Freelander gremlins: a broken spring here, a suspension arm there, electric window mechanisms everywhere. ‘But all in all, Ron says, ‘it’s been pretty good.’ It was a daily driver for a long time but these days he uses it more for shows and events. All the same, it’s no garage queen: ‘It isn’t just hidden away and not used. It does need to go out to keep things ticking over.’

loan to make sure that it was as good a representative of the model as it possibly could be.

One thing that has been updated is the headlining. Another little homage to the Range Rover there, then. ‘The cloth on the old one dropped and was being held in place by the screw-through fixings in the sun visors, interior lighting, stowage nets and door seals,’ says Ron. ‘It did make it pretty difficult to see anything in the rear view mirror!’

And what Ron’s got is a Land Rover whose historical significance goes way beyond mere metal and plastic. The Freelander was a watershed moment in the engineering philosophy behind everything Solihull has built, before and since. Love it or hate it, a company which used to built smart SUVs based on off-road engineering now builds off-roaders based on smart SUVs. And for what is perhaps the earliest, best preserved example of where evolution gave way to revolution and the irreversible journey from ancient to modern began, look no further than R202 BAC. History is a story told by the winners – and the Freelander won.

’So because it was a press car, it received a lot of attention – which meant it had an easy first few years.’ They do say that ex-MOD Defenders are worth a premium because even though the Army uses them hard, the way its techs look after them more than makes up for that. It’s a toss up as to whether your typical car hack is more or less ham-fisted than your typical squaddy, but for sure a press vehicle should get looked after as well as it’s possible for a car to be.

In other ways, Ron’s Freelander remains very original indeed. It still has its original interior, radio and tools. And Ron points out a real indication that this is a good one: ‘The lockable underfloor rear load space box, also known as the swimming pool, is dry, as it doesn’t leak through the rear door widow seal and collect there!’

‘She had multiple appearances in magazines such as Autocar at the time of the launch in 1997 and was the test car for the Men and Motors TV programme with Ginny Buckley. More recently, she has appeared in the Daily Telegraph motoring supplement and magazines including Top Gear and Classic Car Weekly, as well as going full circle to be featured in Autocar, 25 years on from when it first appeared.’

16 Issue 106: Nov 2022 www.thelandy.co.uk BuyersAdventure WorkshopProducts VehiclesNews +44(0)115 949 7211 • sales@autosparks.co.uk ‘Black-top’ side windows mark this out as one of the very first Freelanders – after making 2000 of them, Land Rover realised that putting them through an additional paint process wasn’t the most efficient way to build a car. The K-Series engine, on the other hand, went on and on forever, at least it did if you replaced the original head gasket with one that wasn’t made out of fairy dust and prayers

It’s been a common sight in the media, too – both back when it was new and again now. It’s one of about half a dozen which survive from the original fleet of press cars (our editor had two on test at the time and they both seem to have snuffed it, which may say something) and Ron believes it has the best provenance of the lot.

things, a minor styling cue. Whoever had the idea can at least look back on it with the satisfaction of knowing it took 2000 cars before the fun police showed up – these days, some sort of management accountancy software package would have drawn a red line through it before the thought was even fullyAnyway,formed.if you see a ‘black-top’ Freelander, as they’re now known it’s either an extremely early one or somebody’s done a copy. Given that we’ve seen literally none of the latter, we’ll say that either way, it won’t happen very often, because the number of those first 2000 still on the road is now in the dozens.

‘With a Land Rover press car, once it had been loaned to a journalist, on its return it would go back to the press garage and be readied for the next

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A few companies have gone down the route of offering kit car bodies as a way of helping owners turn grotty old sheds into funky new buggies. But mainly, Land Rover owners being the

e know how it goes with Mk1 Discoverys. They’re great old vehicles with the tried and trusted off-road tech from a Range Rover, and they’re also been described as a 100” Defender – only one that won’t deafen, freeze, bake or disable you. We know all this from experience. We also know that on top of all this good old technology is a body that rusts away to nothing, which is the main reason why there are so few of them left.

Anyway, here we are looking back on a shatteringly cold and wet February afternoon at Butcher’s Wood in Sussex. We were there at the invitation of CORSE, a club which had started the previous year and was there setting up

We didn’t even know about Hugo’s buggy when we turned up, but there it was looking, well, hard. Its turn in front of the lens came at the end of the day, when the light was starting to fade (so about three in the afternoon,

Above: Standard front and Salisbury rear axles hold the vehicle up on a set of Bearmach springs and Pro-Comp shocks in Terraﬁrma towers. Terraﬁrma makes the dislocation kit used at the back, too

Special brew

The fate of many Mk1 Discoverys has been to be cut up into an off-road buggy. These days, restoration is more of the game – but back when the gas axe was king, this 300Tdi was a striking example of how it was done

If you have the time, the skill and the equipment, a rotten old Disco can be brought back to the way it once was. But there’s also the option of turning it into something it never was.

up a trial for the following morning, and we shot a variety of motors with the wrong kind of badge on them to appear in these here pages.

given the plight of the weather), and if we remember rightly the photoshoot came to an end when he blasted into a mud run, didn’t make it out the other end and couldn’t ﬁnd anyone left on site with a heavy enough vehicle to get him out. If only we had gone down there in the editorial 90, we mused, but unfortunately we wussed out and chose something with a heater instead.

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Above right: The snorkel, which is rather less of a branded item, was the only modiﬁcation on the vehicle when Hugo bought it

We photographed it seven and a half years ago, so we don’t know if it still looks as hard these days. And all we can remember of the owner was that he was called Hugo. But we did take some notes, so at least we were paying attention a bit, however for one reason or another the vehicle never made it into print at the time. Well, there’s no point rushing these things.

Some look more like Discos than others. Some indeed look more like Defenders than others, while some mainly look like your worst nightmare. This one doesn’t really look like any of those things, but it deﬁnitely looks hard.

kind of people they are, when you see a Disco based special it’s a home-brew.

This ﬁnishes up at a new rear crossmember which anchors the back part of the cage structure, in the process reducing the departure angle to better than 90 degrees. The rear body, such as it is, was shaped to be as out of the way as possible in extreme off-road situations.

The front of the chassis has been cut off too. Hugo ﬁrst welded in a winch mount crossmember then ﬁnished it off with a recovery bar, tidying it up a bit and providing an easy-access towing point for those Hugorunme-out-of-this-mud-get-moments.Alongthesides,madeuphis

Underneath, the axles are standard up front and a Salisbury unit from a 110 at the back. These hold the vehicle up on Bearmach springs and Pro-Comp shocks in Terraﬁrma towers; brakes are standard, though when we took our pictures they were also new. There’s a set of heavy-duty steering bars on the front axle, while at the back a pair of Terraﬁrma dislocation cones helps get the best from the standard A-frame and trailing links.

Above: Believe it or not, the bonnet is the original Discovery unit. Hugo removed the frame, leaving just a sheet that could be shaped around the new tubular front end. This is a good illustration of how much length the vehicle has lost out of its front overhang, too. The rock sliders, which are tied in to the chassis, were orginally just a footing for the roll cage. Later on, Hugo added the angled front edge and tubular tree sliders to make the most of their potential as nerf bars

As the original Discovery gets rarer and rarer, keeping them alive is always a noble cause. Land Rover traditionalists might not always approve of the way off-roaders do it, but what was that we were saying about the Disco being like a 100” Defender? If that’s right, then with its new body this one is among the most deﬁnitive examples you’ll ﬁnd.

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Under the bonnet, the 300Tdi is more or less standard though Hugo removed the intercooler – feeling that this helps make it more responsive at off-road speeds. It breathes in through the aforementioned snorkel and out through a side-exit exhaust.

the rad you see at the bottom left as you look from the front of the vehicle is an oil cooler. The R380 box has been retained and the whole plot turns a set of 35x10.50R16 tyres in a pattern roughly based on that of the classic Simex Extreme Trekker.

Below centre, right: The radiator is mounted in the rear to keep it away from mud. This leaves a big hole in front of the engine, because Hugo also removed the intercooler; the rad you see front left under the bonnet is an oil cooler

them more of a nerf bar effect.

Below left: The rear chassis was cut down to give the vehicle the best possible departure angle. This is better than 90 degrees, so job done. As well as tying the chassis legs together, the new crossmember is an anchoring point for the back of the cage structure and supports a body designed to keep itself as far out of trouble as possible

own box-section rock sliders. These started out as just a footing for the cage, with tubular outriggers tying them to the chassis, but as the vehicle developed he added angled leading edges and tubular tree sliders to give

Not to worry, it wasn’t going to stay that way. Hugo didn’t mention whether the Disco’s body was rotten, but he did tell us that he replaced it with a tubular one which he made up himself using that old Land Rover favourite, scaffold.

Anyway, Hugo’s vehicle started life as a 300Tdi Discovery with an R380 manual box and, when he bought it, a snorkel made from what looked like a combination of rubber tube and boiler ﬂue. At this point, it was entirely standard but for this one addition, which must therefore have looked a little out of place.

This is the stuff of hardcore offroad fun – which, having ﬁnished it, is exactly what Hugo started used it for at CORSE events and beyond. Where people just about managed to recognise it as a Discovery – though without its original doors and windscreen, that job would have been a great deal more awkward.

The radiator meanwhile has been moved to the back to protect it from mud. Under the bonnet (which is the original Discovery one with the frame removed from underneath so it’s just a sheet, bent over the tubular front body),

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car, or even an off-roader, it’s got so much there, too. ‘So much’ very much the theme, then…

having heavy-duty ENV axles, but engine-wise they had the familiar 2.25 petrol and diesel lumps. So, don’t expect performance – but do expect to be given an ‘interesting’ time in the workshop…

The earlier the vehicle, the more it will be worth. The sky’s the limit – but can you really put a price on such an icon?

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and fittings from their Army life, which adds interest. This is a vehicle for enthusiasts, though, with costs that are sky-high even by Land Rover standards.

These Land Rovers had coilsprung suspension, new engines and a world-beating level of rugged off-road capability.

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

A 2.25 petrol 88” would be our pick, as the diesel engines were underpowered and rather noisy.

Almost all 127s have had an engine conversion by now, too. Lots to be wary of, then – but it’s a hell of a lot for your money.

motor. It’s popular for homebrewed overland conversions, too.

Pros: Most affordable way into Series ownership. Still has the Series pedigree. Parts still widely available

90/110 (1983-1990) £3000-£26,000

refinement. While the engines have excellent longevity, they need to have been maintained properly. Be thorough in your checks, both under the bonnet and underneath the body.

Gone are the days where you could use a Series I as an actual Land Rover. Because with re stored examples changing hands

The 127 was built on a special production line in Solihull which

The Series II/IIA has a wider stance than its predecessor and adds an extra (thin) layer of

In 1980, the engines switched to a more durable five-bearing crank rather than the old threebearing setup. The transmission also received syncromesh on all forward gears to make it easier to live with.

Cons: Not yetas desirable as the earlier Series models

Series I (1948-1958) £5000-£75,000

for millionaire money, preservation is the aim of the game.

Forward Control Land Rovers are a cult within a cult. They’re a real

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101 (1972-1978) £7500-£26,000 This is Land Rover at its best: a no nonsense workhorse that can also take you just about anywhere in the world.

all Land Rovers. Its engineering and design give it real charisma, but parts aren’t readily available.

sort of money that barely gets you a new Astra these days. The high teens are not unheard of, but set your sliders in the mid twenties and you’ll get plenty of choice.

out from the crowd. They’re a rare breed, though – so if you find one, it could be worth keeping hold of.

Cons: Especially brutal to drive, and to find parts

rarity – with all the cachet, pride and immense awkwardness that comes with this status.

terms, keeping the same 2.25-litre engines throughout the length of its production run.

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Pros: A Land Rover like no other, if that’s what you want

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eople say that buying a used luxury car is a great way of getting a lot for your money –including a lot of grief.

needs to be absolutely nailed-on for you to even think about taking a punt. A used L405 will still be a big risk even then, though, because there’ll be no such thing as cheap parts – and you’re talking about a vehicle so complex it makes even the P38 look like child’s play.

took 110 chassis and stretched them. It was designed for military and commercial users and came as a high-capacity double-cab. These days, it’s very rare to find a 127 that hasn’t been hammered, restored and/or converted, or all three. People looking for a work truck tend to go for a later 130, so the 127 is more of an enthusiast’s

Restoration projects require deep pockets, but see it through and the result will be worth mega bucks.

The Series II/IIA is more affordable than a Series I, yet it still carries

Cons: Monumental running costs. Expensive to buy, too

Land Rovers. To mimic the civvy Series machines, the Series III model built from 1972 onwards, also had its headlights switched out to the Lightweightswings.add an extra di mension to owning a Land Rover. Their military history and details mean you get a truck with more stories to tell – and that stands

A very early 2.25 petrol 90 is a rare thing, and a beautiful one too. But perhaps try for a 2.5 natasp diesel: they’re robust and as simple as they come.

much of that early charm. Prices are on the increase, however, as these vehicles start to come into their own as collector’s items.

Pros: Not like all the other Land Rovers out there. Military background. Lovely 2.25 petrol

the time came for demob. They were flogged off at very low prices and turned into off-road toys –not something you’d do with one today, given the rarity and classic value they’ve taken on.

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Nonetheless, a well looked after L405 can hardly help but be tempting. So much kit, so much class, so much power, so much luxury… and if you want a tow

Pros: Enormous size means limitless potential and character Cons: Unwieldy. Sure to have had a colourful life

Pros: A sound investment to restore. Some now MOT exempt Cons: Bulkheads and chassis rot, springs prone to seizing

The Series III wasn’t too dissimilar to the Series IIA in mechanical

Lightweight (1968-1984) £3500-£22,000

Forward-Control models differed from everyday Series IIs by

The Series I, particularly in its 80” guise, is the most sought-after of

Series III (1971-1985) £2500-£30,000

you’ll likely be searching far and wide for a pristine example.

£2500-£40,000

Cons: Appearance isn’t to everyone’s taste. Exclusivity over regular models means they command a price premium

These military vehicles can easily be distinguished from regular

Early 90s and 110s are a real collector’s But

Series IIA/IIB FC (1962-1971) £2500-£15,000

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Pros: Master of the road. Lovely V8 soundtrack. Everybody who sees one loves it

They’ll be high-ish milers at that mon ey, of course. But that’s not as important as the vehicle’s service record, which

That’s worth bearing in mind when you’re browsing the small ads and seeing early L405 Range Rovers on offer at the

Compared to the IIA/IIB FC, the 101 is more fun thanks to its V8 engine. It’s still a military tool, though – some still have fixtures

Pros: Excellent parts availabil ity. Easy to work on. Unlimited potential for mods and restos Cons: Puny engines (V8 apart) Not many left in good condition

Series II/IIA (1958-1971)

Only ever sold to the Army, the 101 became a cult vehicle when

By ‘rare’, we’re talking about less than 2500 Series IIA FCs in total. And they tended to have a very hard life, so not many have survived to tell the tale.

The Tdi engine, which arrived with the Defender name, can last for

If the subject of the new Defender comes up in enthusiast circles, try

Pros: A proper truck with huge capabilities in every area

Pros: Comfort, capability, rugged fitness for purpose

Defender (2020-on)

Cons: It’s a big lump if you don’t actually need that much size

Pros: The perfect combination of tradition and modernity

The advent of the Tdi engine was the making of the 130, too. At last, Land Rover could make them pull properly without returning sin gle-figure fuel economy by using a hard-worked V8.

It was during the Tdi era that Defenders started getting things like alloys, too. You might even find one that’s not been off-road…

£4000-£35,000

decades if it’s looked after. Find one that’s had all its oil changes (a tall order) and it’ll go round (and round) the clock.

making modifications – a market Land Rover wants to take back and have for itself. It won’t hold its value long-term the way an original-shaper does, either. But this is still a superb vehicle.

the two are related. It’s much more refined and smoother to drive, though there are more electronics involved so later versions in par ticular are less of a DIY fix.

Defender 300 Tdi (1994-1998) £4500-£40,000

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become sought after for their light clutch and better shift action.

The LT77 gearbox in the 200 Tdi is more truck-like than the later R380, and these vehicles didn’t come with bling. Just be sure it’s an original Tdi you’re getting, not an old Discovery conversion.

involed. You will always pay a premium for a Puma, and a Tdi or Td5 may turn out to be a better purchase. Even then, though, look after it and you may well never see depreciation.

Cons: Not cheap to buy. Lacks the old one’s basic charm

Many people dislike the TDCi, especially the earlier 2.4, but they still change hands for huge money – especially when the likes of Kahn or Twisted have been

Cons: Price, electronics, TDCi engine is unloved

Defender

Cons: Lots of horrible and/or deceptive ones around 200 Tdi (1990-1994)

As with all Defenders, you’ll need a rear crossmember sooner or later – or even a new chassis.

The arrival of the 300 Tdi also brought with it the R380 gearbox. This used to have a terrible repu tation for relability, but most have been put right by now and they’ve

The good thing about the earlier 200Tdi is that it’s simpler than the later 300. What you gain here you lose in refinement, but this is seen by many experts as the best Defender of them all.

Defender Td5 (1998-2007) £6000-£35,000

The last Defenders gained modern 2.4 and 2.2 TDCi engines and

to steer it away on to something safer. Like Brexit, for example.

130 that changed the most. That’s because unlike the old 127, it was built on a proper chassis of its own rather than a stretched 110 frame.

smooth six-speed gearboxes, They still had phenomenal off-road ability and were even okay to sit in. Famously, this was the Defend er that actually had a dashboard

Defender TDCi (2007-2016) £9500-£195,000

The Td5 engine is arguably Land Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s

a strong performer. It does lend itself to being tuned though, so watch out for abused ones and knackered examples that have been pushed beyond the limit.

Despite having more electronics than the Tdi, a Td5 Defender can

still be a DIY machine. Parts are in plentiful supply, as is specialist knowledge – and it’s one of the best Land Rovers ever.

Pros: Off-road capability, power, overall reliability. Very well suited to being modified

Cons: Rear chassis, premium prices, monstrous road tax on later vehicles

Pros: Efficiency, creature com forts, off-road prowess

Much as it may infuriate purists, however, the Defender is actually a very wonderful thing. It’s kind of like an old one, only with space, comfort and equipment.

The big difference is that you can’t work on it yourself. This goes for maintenance and, crucially,

£45,000-£110,000

The 300 Tdi engine is very different to the 200 unit it replaced, though

Pros: Strength and simplicity. Perhaps the definitive Defender Cons: Sure to be very different to when it left the factory

When Land Rover introduced the Defender name, it was actually the

As a result, you’ll find many more original(ish) 130s than 127s. Some are even still in service with the utility companies they were built for. If you want a Defender for overlanding, look no further.

Evoque has adopted a similiar back end to the larger Velar. It’s not just the exterior that mimics the looks of the larger vehicle, however, as the Evoque has gained the latest Touch Pro Duo tech and a hike in quality.

the time,

£2250-£28,000

The main highlight of the new Evoque is the fact the majority of the range is made up of mild

Cons: Price

because of its particularly handsome exterior. It’s based upon the same architecture as the Jaguar F-Pace but has greater off-road ability and is available with a wide choice of engines, most of which combine good economy with usable everyday performance.

Over time, the Discovery’s epic off-road ability meant almost all of them were hammered at playdays. Lower body rust is a big killer, too. So it’s rare to find a good one now,

Pros: Luxury, price, a Land Rover that doesn’t rust

the original, meaning it’s almost economical to run. It feels really nimble and agile on the road, too, and it comes with a range of engines giving it a brisk turn of pace.

The interior is Land Rover’s most advanced cabin to date, with

a supreme off-roader as well as being a funky road ride. It doesn’t handle like a sports car, but is agile enough for an SUV.

This isn’t a DIY motor, but it certainly is a Range Rover, with brilliant off-road and towing skills. It relies a lot on electronics, but they work wonders – and the deepdown engineering is very robust.

£22,000-£180,000

The only stumbling block with such a fine motor is going to be how to pay for it. Depreciation has started to bring down the purchase price – though you’ll never run one on a shoestring.

the masses. Given that it was the company’s fastest-selling vehicle, they clearly hit the brief, even if it wasn’t for the traditional Land Rover owner.

RR Sport Mk1 (2005-2013) £12,500-£25,000

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Cons: A Disco 3 is more usable.

Pros: Stylish design, chic cabin, excellent tech features

RR Evoque Mk1 (2011-19) £9500-£47,000 Most Range Rovers all look the same at the front now, but the new

A Discovery of the same era is far more practical, however, while a full-fat Rangey has more class.

The Sport is still a massively able tow barge, though, in addition to all its other virtues.

Cons: Cramped rear seats, not as practical as a Disco Sport

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Cons: Marmite image. Pricey to buy and run

Freelander 1 (1997-2006) £400-£5500

Cons: Transmissions can wear quickly if used for towing

Pros: Decent performance and all-round dynamics

Inside, the Range Rover’s cabin is superb, with sumptuous trim and cutting-edge equipment.

liable than the P38. It’ll still cost a lot to run, however, and drivetrain faults and underbody corrosion are not unknown.

JLR’s intent on

The current Range Rover is a majestic 4x4. All the engines in the

own, even today. The problem is that they’re very complex and very, very good at going wrong.

You’re looking at a car which many people associate with rich chavs and criminals, however. And being based on the Discovery 3, it can’t help but share that vehicle’s reputation as a money pit.

Range Rover L322 (2002-12)

There’s a Convertible model, too, as well as three and five-door tin-tops. We say stick to the latter, and be sure to get one with 4WD.

A Mk2 Rangey in good working order is still a sensational car to

The 1.8 petrol used to be notorious for head gasket failures. Today’s replacements are much

The second-generation Range Rover Sport is 400kg lighter than

It’s actually still a capable thing off-tarmac – but it’s definitely more at home on the Nevertheless,road.itis economical by Land Rover standards and

with the same 100” wheelbase and a slick body containing a spacious, flexible cabin. It was well equipped and refined, and it came with the wonderful Tdi engine.

Discovery 1 (1989-1998) £800-£18,000

The Freelander 2 was a massive improvement on the model

Prices are, of course, as immense as the vehicle itself. But if you can afford it, so too is the presence a Rangey will give you.

Pros: Most usable classic Land Rover, V8 power, ride quality

are people who do just that, preferring to invest new-car money in a restoration than spending it on a current model.

The TDV8 engine is sublime, but you’ll pay more to get one –especially the 4.4, though the 3.6 has all the power you need. The V8 petrol, on the other hand, is temptingly cheap. Guess why…

Pros: Performance, refinement, glorious interior

When the Evoque was it signalled hitting

Pros: Cheap to buy, no big rust issues, surprisingly able off-road Cons: All sorts of things can go wrong, some very expensively

Pros: Reliability, refinement, economy of diesel engine

hybrids, available with diesel and petrol engines combining to an electric motor. Only the base D150 Evoque escapes the electrification, and we’d avoid it as it doesn’t have four-wheel drive.

Air suspension failure is the norm. Head gaskets can let go. Electronics are laughably flaky. And parts can cost the earth – as will the labour bills. Perhaps worst of all, nowadays it’s very hard to find one you can be sure hasn’t

Either way, inside the cabin it’s very nearly as luxurious as the full-fat Range Rover.

launched,

because there are so many out there, used prices are tempting.

Pros: Economy, handling, iconic concept-car image

Some won’t like the flamboyant posture, while others will love it.

It’s become one of the most reliable Land Rovers out there, too. But do be aware of the rear diff and Haldex unit for costly outlays.

The Mk3 Range Rover hit new heights of luxury and was more re-

It’s startlingly capable off-road, too, even if getting one muddy would feel like bad form. Most that leave the tarmac probably do so only when their owners are in the mood to blow some grouse out of the sky.

Cons: The body rusts like it’s been doused in sea water

it replaced. It’s a refined and affordable SUV with a strong engine, good equipment and a decent level of practicality.

Cons: Feels like an indulgence, especially at such a high price

The 2.2-litre diesel engine is a strong performer, though for a

Freelander 2 (2006-2015) £2000-£18,500

It’s a smart policy, too. An early two-door can cost mega money, but any Classic will appreciate in value if kept in good condition –and sought-after rarities like the CSK and LSE can be a gold mine.

original Discovery was based

bargain search out one with the unpopular 3.2 petrol unit. Either way, it’s a fine SUV to drive.

The Sport is mechanically similar to the Discovery 3 – meaning it’s

Pros: Class, luxury, engines, vast all-round capability

range supply copious amounts of power, and its road manners are absolutely impeccable.

Pros: Feels like a proper Range Rover inside

Sport Mk2 (2013-on) £22,500-£160,000

The original Rangey is a classic you can use everyday – and there

Cons: Rust, availability of parts for early models

Range Rover L405 (2012-on)

Pros: Price, practicality, parts availability. Epic off-road ability

The Freelander 1 is a cheap gateway into Land Rover ownership.

more robust, but a late diesel is your best bet. Even these can go calamitously wrong, though. This was a more complex car than it needed to be, and buying one for sweeties now doesn’t change that.

The on the Range Rover of

Very early ones in tip-top condition are full-on classics, too. For a sound one to own, we’d look for a tidy 300Tdi.

Still, you’ll get a classy motor with proper off-road and towing skills. It’s becoming a classic, too, and prices are still tiny considering everything you get.

Cons: Electrics. Be very afraid

RR Evoque Mk2 (2019-on) £31,600-£55,000 The Velar a competent cruiser and has received numerous

and when you do they tend to be priced with a lot of optimism.

Prices have fallen since the production ended, too – £10,000 now gets you one worth having.

An awful lot of Rangeys have been neglected and/or abused, and you can still buy they cheap. But if you’ve got the skills, and access to parts, restoring one would be the ultimate hobby that pays.

Cons: Very complex. Huge running costs

It has its issues, though. The viscous coupling is expensive to replace and can be upset simply by running mismatched tyres.

Range Rover Classic (1970-96) £5000-£265,000

spent at least part of its life being worked on by idiots

Cons: Petrol engine is poor on fuel economy, even as a hybrid accolades

Expect horrific running costs

other models expected to follow the Velar in due course.

Range Rover Velar (2017-on) £30,500-£95,000

Pros: Great off-road, luxury, image, TDV8 powerplants

It’s also a notable classic in its own way, as it heralded the start of the company’s modern era.

be maintenance costs – infamously, the timing belt is a body-off job, and rust is becoming more and more of an issue with these vehicles, too.

away in the background, but the effect is very convincing – as is an interior that’s very well into luxury car territory.

The Discovery Sport packs seven seats into a Freelander-sized body and dishes up an appealing all-round blend of comfort, kit and general driving manners.The third row of seats is only suitable for little ‘uns, though, and off-road it’s a Discovery in name only.

Pros: Seven-seat practicality. Capable enough off-road Cons: Back seats only for small mammals. Price of top models

All the engines in the range are refined and flexible, and its chassis is remarkably supple. There’s no end of electronics working

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Pros: Td5 power and reliability, great all-rounder, lots of choice Cons: Chassis rust, electronics, leaky sunroofs, air suspension

models had air-suspension, with all the horrors that brings.

The Disco 3 is an astonishing allround vehicle. It’s good on the road

Discovery 3/4 (2004-2017) £2450-£34,000

for the school run – and, with the arrival of a plug-in hybrid early last year, as a company car. Quality has taken a step up from the first model, with far better

mium vehicle, and the range offers enough choices to suit anybody with the means to buy one.

The Disco Sport is a premium medium-sized SUV. It’s available with seven seats and, by the standards of the competition, models with four-wheel drive offer

Pros: All-round ability, stunning practicality, luxury and kit on Cons:high-speccersCambelts, handbrakes air suspension… the list goes on

The Disco 2 is powered by the Td5 engine, one of Land Rover’s most

Pros: Classy and practical cabin, all-round good to drive

most reliable units ever. It drives well, too – mated to a manual box it has more guts even than the V8 option, which is surprisingly bland but predictably thirsty.

It’s a more practical proposition than the closely related Evoque –and you won’t need to live with the fear of Posh Spice jokes.

excellent drivetrains on offer, and the interior is a quantum leap ahead from the old model – it now feels fit to be called a Discovery, whereas the previous version was

Discovery 5 (2017-on) £24,500-£80,000

Pros: Immense blend of comfort and Cons:practicalityFeelsmore like a softroader than a proper Discovery

and capable off-road, genuinely luxurious and a giant of a tow truck, and as well as being able to seat seven adults it can be turned into a van with a totally flat rear load

Whereas the Disco 1 was prone to body rust, the D2 is fine here. Instead, its chassis rots like a carrot, especially towards the back end. Also at the back, seven-seat

Mainly, D2 owners will tell you about rogue electronics. And leaky sunroofs. They still love their trucks, though, which says a lot.

Discovery 2 (1998-2004) £1000-£12,000

The Discovery 5 is a versatility monster. As an all-rounder, at launch it was the most capable Land Rover on sale.

Discovery Sport (2015-19) £13,000-£33,000

Thearea.Disco 4 was basically the same vehicle evolved; in the used market, it all comes down to your budget. The problem will always

The second-generation Discovery Sport arrived only four years after the first. That’s because once again, it’s related to the Evoque, which was launched several years

Defender 90 2.4 TDCi Hard-Top (2007). 110,480 miles. 2-seater. Alarmed, deadlocks ﬁtted on all doors, side steps, galvanised front bumper. FSH, MOT May. £18,000. West Midlands. 07984 103947 11/22/003

28 Issue 106: Nov 2022 www.thelandy.co.uk BuyersAdventure WorkshopProducts VehiclesNews Discovery 300 Tdi 3-Door (1995). 100,000 miles (none off-road). Sound engine, gearbox, axles. No MOT (chassis rust). 4 BFGs, Brink towbar, recent HD battery. Current owner 19 years. £1600. Milnthorpe. 07984 173743 11/22/002

Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Utility Camper (2010). 166,999 miles. James Baroud tent and awning, custom kitchen, Frontrunner stowage. Fox suspension, Slickshift, Wipac LEDs. MOT Aug. £28,000. London. 07572 458421 11/22/005

Defender 110 200Tdi Camper (1991). 74,000 miles. Ex-MOD. Howling Moon tent. Awning, bed, split-charge, inverter, 32L Engel fridge, OME suspension, 100L water tank. £25,995. Lightwater. 07770 997569 11/22/004

Defender 90 TD5 (2003). 129k miles. Galv chassis. Remap, RDX wheel, LED bar, Kenwood stereo, pan windows, Puma dash, leather seats. Front-facing rear seats. Cat N prior to rebuild. £13,500. Sandbach. 07746 725352 11/22/006

Defender 90 2.2 TDCi (2014). 32,559 miles. Bowler Stage 2 tune, brakes, suspension. Air-Lockers, Cooper STTs, cage, Warn 8274. Aircon, pan windows, alloys, Alpine stereo. £34,500. Lancing. 07460 821130 11/22/008

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Series 1 88” (1958). Ford 3.0 V6 with Weber carb. Full roll cage, PAS, FWH, electric fan, military heater. New rad, HT system, clutch, tyres, alternator, loom, seats, fuel tank, hood. £15,550. Kelty. 07891 913361 10/22/010

Series III 109” SW (1978). 65,217 miles. 2.25 petrol. Overdrive, FWH. New brakes, suspension, carb, electronic dizzy, wheels and tyres. Rear crossmember professionally done. MOT Aug 23. £9500. Nottingham. 07415 784874 10/22/009

III 88” (1980). 40,800 miles. 2.25 five main bearing diesel. Various new parts. Properly repainted in original bronze green. PTO driven log splitter included. £8000. Coleraine. 07751 406316. 10/22/004 SERVICING, REPAIRS, MODIFICATION PARTS S & ACCESSORIES E ROAD D & OFFROAD 01787HedinghamWestmead,Unit6Road,Gosfield,NrHalstead,EssexCO91UP469553 Servicing, Repairs, Diagnostics, Programming, Genuine & Non Genuine Parts Supplied Registered To Land Rover Online Service System QUADZILLA UTV & ATV Dealers Series I 80” (1952). 84,400 miles. 2.25 petrol. Appears in The Crown on Netflix. Body-off resto, bulkhead and rear crossmember done, huge list of new and refurbished parts. £19,995. Royston. 07594 336595 10/22/003 Series III Lightweight (1980). 49,999 miles. 2.25 petrol, new battery and brakes all round. Still in everyday use and ready to enjoy. Very good condition. £12,750. Wokingham. 07939 752178 10/22/002 Hybrid Range Rover / Land Rover off-roader. Road-registered. Full comp spec. 300TDI, R380 gearbox, locked rear diff. 37” tyres, beadlocks. Proper castor correction arms and dislocation. £3750. 07721 010633 10/22/001 Range Rover Vogue 3.5 EFi Auto (1988). 73,010 miles. Spent most of life in Saudi Arabia so amazing rust-free condition. Excellent interior, engine and gearbox work faultlessly. MOT May. £10,000. Boston. 07707 023535 10/22/006 Range Rover Vogue 3.9 V8 Auto (1994). 150,000 miles. Solid chassis, runs and drives very well. Lots of new parts since being recommissioned for the road. Fully serviced. New MOT. £15,995. Horsham. 07720 769250 10/22/007 Series II 109” Dormobile (1960). Believed to be the first (plate number 72501). Needs full restoration. All correct parts present, including badges, spotlights and roof rack. £16,000. Milton Keynes. 07792 609442 10/22/005 Series III 109” Diesel (1974). Ground up nut and bolt rebuild, where possible using either original refurbished or OEM parts. Galv chassis. Heritage cert available. £22,000. Essex. 07484 622135 11/22/001 Series IIA Lightweight (1970). Ex-military. Runs but needs TLC. Serious enquiries only please. £7000. 07588 222291 09/22/002 Range Rover In Vogue (1981). Nut and bolt restoration. Chassis, axles, body stripped and treated, engine rebuilt, many new parts. £49,995. Stoke-on-Trent. (willkidd@assignment-media.co.ukalan.forward) 09/22/005 Discovery TDV6 S (2004). Expedition prepped. Roof tent and annex, Terrafirma winch, alloy bash plates, window blinds, light guards. New turbo, EGR, compressor, handbrake module. MOT Apr. £6000. Nottingham. 07503 761295 09/22/008 Defender 110 TD5 SW (2001). 206,182 miles. 9 seats. Cat N in 2012. Good interior, drives well for age and mileage. Sound underneath. Sunroof doesn’t leak. Well maintained. MOT July. £9500. New Forest. 07502 226343 10/22/008

LR Eezion Transporter (1971). Petrol engine. Ground level loading truck with hydraulic back. Very rare. Solid. Will make a great classic show truck with a little work. Investment. £8450. Bradford. 07757 243180 11/22/007

‘When I picked her up the paint work was in a shocking state,’ he says. ‘Being used in the film industry meant she was abused a little.

‘She was originally green, then beige, then back to green again.The paint was applied with a brush and roller and was peeling off.

With 84,400 miles under it, the 80” runs a 2.25-litre petrol engine and gearbox from a Series II or III. It needed a good service, but as is so often the case ‘what started out as a five minute job turned into an eighteen month restoration.’

WE’RE NOT BIG TV WATCHERS here at The Landy. But even we have heard of the Netflix series The Crown

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As everyone knows, the posh mob love So it was probably inevitable that there’d be one in the background somewhere at some point. And here it is.

‘I decided to sand it off to give a slight camo and bare metal effect. It’s unique and quite the head turner – and she’s now a hundred times better than what she was.’

This included a replacement rear crossmember and a massive list of new parts – the brakes, clutch, suspension, steering, loom, rear prop and about a million other things are all fresh out of the box. The chassis was cleaned down and repainted, the bulkhead was blasted, welded and powder coated, the dash was refurbished and the cabin was finished off with a set of Exmoor seats.

This 1952 Series I was bought by its current owner a bit more than three years ago, He got it from Elstree Studios, where it had been used in filming – with the result that it was looking less like a Landy and more like a prop.

The jewel in The Crown of a collection…

their Land Rovers.

The Series I is located in Hertfordshire, and you’ll find it advertised on the page opposite.

With £19,995 on the screen, this is a restored Series I for half the money you see people asking. Its seller is honest about it, saying there’s still room for improvement and more jobs that will need doing, but whether you want a driver or a light project it’s ready to go.

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