Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2021 i Land Rover Monthly

In the line of duty I HAVE been a Land Rover addict since I was born. My father had Series Is in Africa where I was born; I own a 1971 Series IIA (named Henry), a Land Rover camper trailer (Baby Henry) and I’m just starting a petrol-driven Toylander project (Henry Jnr). My eldest daughter is hoping to pass her driving test, so to aid this training, I bought a cheap Nissan Micra (Vera). Anyway, we were driving said Vera into town to go to Sainsbury’s and I noticed in my rear-view mirror, blue flashing lights. I have never been stopped before by the police. Anyway, they said I had no insurance showing up on their automatic system! Because it was a bank holiday, all the paperwork had been delayed…

NOTHING ever stands still. Winston Churchill was arguably Britain’s greatest-ever statesman. He alone believed we could defeat the might of Nazi Germany and, thanks to him, we succeeded against all odds. Churchill was a great war leader, but when hostilities ceased he made the fatal mistake of thinking that everything would carry on much as it had before 1939. He believed the British Empire would go from strength to strength and reckoned we could carry on without a National Health Sevice. But he was wrong. The world had moved on and when he called a general election he was defeated at the polls in a Labour landslide. He didn’t see it coming, because he was not a man of his time. He didn’t realise just how fast the world moves…

LAST month I enthusiastically reported the success of my ‘new gearbox’. It’s not you get lucky with these things (it was a $50 purchase of unknown quantity) but it is still going strong with several hundred miles now clocked up. Of course, when you fix one thing, it’s not long before something else needs addressing. In this instance, brakes and a nasty clicking sound emanating from the front axle. The clicked had been getting worse and I thought it was my front, rather wobbly, propshaft but I took that off (it needs replacing anyway) and the sound persisted. I convinced myself it was probably one of the joints within the swivel assemblies (I use that one-shot grease that Facebook forums insist causes all sorts of problems). I limped my way…

DRIVE 25 IN PARTNER SHIP WITH Last year, Heritage Classic Car Insurance worked with Land Rover Monthly to introduce Drive 25: a magazine full of driving adventures and info about your Landy. This year, we’re excited to announce that ‘Drive 25’ is back – this time as a feature in Land Rover Monthly magazine. Over the next 6 months, you’ll get to hear 25 Landy stories from people all over the UK; their favourite destinations, best memories and the history behind every single Land Rover. We hope you enjoy these stories as much as we did! ANDY HOF FMAN, EARSHAM, NORFOLK OCCUPATION: Self-employed garden handyman MY DRIVES: Land Rover Freelander called ‘Tyson’ – plus a Defender, Series III hybrid and a Discovery 2 FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS: Wherever the Land Rover events…

OUR last portable BBQ group test was published in the June 2018 issue. Why do we only test portable BBQs? Well, if it can’t fit into the back of the Land Rover without taking up too much space, then frankly my dear, we are not interested. I only ever use portable BBQs and don’t have some big expensive Weber in my back garden. If I have to cook for a sizeable group, then I use two portable BBQs. During our previous review I included a Sainsburys disposable BBQ and it did not do too well. This time I have decided not to include any disposable BBQs as I don’t like them. I have included two BBQs from our previous group test just because they are great options. One of them…

FREELANDER 2 XS Year: 2013 Mileage: 72,000 Engine: TD4 Power: 110kW/148 bhp Torque: 420N/m/310 lb/ft MPG: around 42 (32 when towing) I know it was a sunny summer last year, if you can remember back that far. And as the words of the song go, …if I could only offer one tip for the future its “wear sunscreen”. Sound advice for everyone, but I never though it applied to a Land Rover Freelander. Well that was almost the advice Paul Richards at Thirsk Bodyshop gave me when I took the Freelander in for him to look at the large patch of paint that was blistering on the handle on the tailgate. To be honest his advice wasn’t so much “wear sunscreen” it was more “don’t buy a red car” especially…

Featuring our Star Ratings, Expert Opinions and Buyer's Tips EARLY SERIES I 80in, 1948 to 1953 RATINGS: PRICE GUIDE Poor: £3500 – £6000 Average: £6000 – £7500 Good: £7500 – £18,000 Excellent: £18,000 – £50,000 SPECIFICATIONS 1948-1951: 1.6-litre fourcylinder petrol, 55 bhp, 83 lb-ft torque. Four-speed manual, two-speed transfer box with permanent fourwheel drive (to 1950), later selectable. 1951-1953: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 52 bhp, 101 lb-ft. EXPERT OPINION: THIS is the ultimate classic Land Rover – 73 years old and more desirable than ever. The early 80in models fetch the highest prices. The earlier and more original, the better. Pre-production and historic examples are the most sought-after, and 1948-50 models the most expensive. Even barn-find derelicts are in demand for restoration projects. The Holy Grail of all Land Rovers…

JLR’s best-selling Range Rover Evoque has broadened its appeal with the launch of the new powerful Evoque P300 HST - a sporty new model with Land Rover’s potent P300 Ingenium petrol engine under the bonnet. The new edition is based on the Evoque R-Dynamic S and features a unique combination of interior and exterior updates, with 11 exterior colour options. A standard Gloss Black Sliding Panoramic Roof and Privacy Glass, plus unique Gloss Black 20-inch alloy wheels with red brake calipers, also set the new HST apart. Inside, the new Evoque P300 HST features Suedecloth steering wheel and headlining, grained leather seat trim, Range Rover treadplates, sliding panoramic roof and powered tailgate. The enhanced specification of the P300 HST includes Land Rover’s advanced and intuitive Interactive Driver Display with its…

TD5 DOUBLE DIN CONSOLE PRICE: £151.56 CONTACT: ribblevalley4x4.com THE MUD Td5 Double DIN Console replaces the flimsy factory-fit Defender Td5 radio fascia with an exclusive one-piece design. So you can upgrade the original single DIN radio set-up to a double DIN head unit. Available is silver or black CONDENSER FRAME PRICE: £99 CONTACT: yrmit.co.uk THIS stainless steel air condenser frame will fit all Land Rover Defenders produced in or after 1999. It’s one of the newest quality products in the YRM Metal Solutions range. RANGE EXPANDED PRICE: VARIOUS CONTACT: davanti-tyres.com/terratoura-a-t Did you know that the Davanti Tyres’ Terratoura A/T range is now available in 18, 19, 20 and 21 inch fitments? This range expansion has been done to cover the new Defender and other Land Rover models. For those who…

DARREN is an LRM reader from north-west London. He got in touch with me in early May. His daily driver is a 2006 Defender 110 Td5 and he has what he tells me is ‘a modest little collection of late 4-door V8 Range Rover classics’. But he thinks he is going to have to get rid of the lot. Why? Because the London Ultra Low Emissions Zone is being massively extended this year and, as of October 25, Darren will find himself living inside the new boundary. The extended ULEZ is a whopping 18 times the size of the current Central London emissions zone and will be bounded by the North and South Circular roads. That means it extends from Tottenham in the north to Clapham in the south, and…

RICHARD HALL bought his first Land Rover, a Series III, just after his 18th birthday and has since owned, maintained and restored these vehicles for over 30 years now. He runs a small Land Rover repair and restoration business in Norfolk and every month he lets off steam in LRM. I WAS on my way to deliver a vehicle to a customer a few weeks ago when it occurred to me that it was 30 years, almost to the day, since my first Land Rover “restoration” gained an ill-deserved MoT certificate and took to the roads, trailing smoke and leaking oil from every seal and gasket. AFE 562A – a 1960 Series II 109 inch truck cab with the 2.25 petrol engine – wasn’t my first Land Rover, but it…

DEFENDER 110 2.8i Year: 1998 Mileage: 300,000km MPG: 20 Power: 193 bhp Torque 206 lb-ft AS soon as the date for legal post-lockdown camping was announced, I booked a weekend spot at the Nash Oakland wild camping site. This gem of a gateway to Wales was featured in our Winter 2021 issue. I also invited a select group of mates, who own Land Rovers, like to camp, cook good food on a fire and don’t do drama. Now that weekend is upon us! My 110 is fully loaded as I am bringing a tent plus chairs for my good mate Mark Lee and his three young boys (Sammy, Harry and Daniel) who will be joining us in their recently purchased Discovery Sport. It’s his first ever Land Rover and his…

14 PAGES OF EXPERT ADVICE AND TIPS Originality vs bling WRITING this month’s technical supplement to the Ninety and One Ten buying guide got me thinking about the question of originality versus modifications, accessories and bling. As more of our trucks gain classic status (which, in itself, is a fairly subjective view), there is increasing value in original unmolested machines, while certain ‘out of era’ accessories and modifications can devalue a truck. Somewhere in the middle, with more acceptance for classic-minded owners, are the vehicles that are original but with period modifications and accessories that actually add value. But classic vehicles aren’t all about value, they’re essentially about character, personality and the enjoyment of experiencing the drive and caring for the truck. And there’s a great buzz in knowing an…

Sat 29 May 4x4 Greenlane Tour Shropshire https://greenadventuretours.co.uk Sat 29 May - Sun 30 May PEN9 RTV/CCV TRIAL Dalton, Barrow in Furness http://www.penninelandrover.co.uk NORC COMP SAFARI Pickering https://www.norc.org.uk WILD WALES SAFARI WEEKEND Llangollen https://www.protrax.co.uk WINCH TRIAL & DRIVING DAY Newbourne EXTREME E Dakar, Senegal https://www.extreme-e.com Sat 29 May - Mon 31 May SPRING BANK HOLIDAY TYRO, CCV AND RTV TRIAL Broad Oak, Heathfield https://sroc.co.uk LINCS LRC BANK HOLIDAY INTERCLUB Claxby http://www.llrc.co.uk Sat 29 May - Sat 5 June 2021 CENTRAL SCOTLAND & ISLE OF SKYE OVERLAND TOUR Gretna Green, Scotland http://www.lost-world-adventures.com/ Sun 30 May - Mon 31 May 2021 WHADDON WEEKEND EVENT Whaddon, Milton Keynes http://www.anglianlrc.co.uk Mon 31 May NORTHUMBERLAND 4X4 TOUR Alnwick https://uklandroverevents.com/ Mon 31 May - Fri 4 June 4X4 GUIDED TOUR COAST TO COAST Robin Hood Bay…

WHILE the Land Rover Defender may divide opinion when it comes to LRM readers, it’s a sure-fire winner in the eyes of the judges for the 2021 World Car Design of the Year with the panel commending the rugged 4x4’s distinctive design, all-conquering off-road capability, excellent on-road dynamics and 21st century practicality and connectivity. It’s the third time Land Rover has claimed the sought-after prize following previous wins for Range Rover Velar (2018) and Range Rover Evoque (2012) and is the latest in a number – 53 to be precise–of global awards for the Defender. Prof. Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer, Jaguar Land Rover, said: “New Defender is influenced by its past but is not constrained by it and we are delighted it has been honoured with this award.…

ABOUT 4500 workers received their Covid jabs during a pop-up NHS hub at the Land Rover factory in Solihull - with other companies urged to follow suit The groundbreaking pilot scheme for JLR workers was initiated by the NHS and Public Health Solihull in an attempt to find “innovative ways of getting to as many people being vaccinated as possible.” JLR staff will return for their second vaccine within the 12-week timescale. JLR’s chief medical officer Dr Steven Iley said the pilot vaccination programme last month ensured workers were “contributing to the protection.” Ruth Tennent, the director of Public Health for Solihull, said: “What we’re trying to do here is really test our new approaches to vaccinating people against Covid. “And what we want to do now is start looking…

OLD Land Rovers carrying the deceased to their final resting place is becoming a bit of a ‘thing’. In January last year, the Sultan of Oman’s hearse was an old Land Rover fitted with a ‘canon-cart’ modified for coffin-carrying duties; now exhibited in Oman’s wonderful Armed Forces Museum. More recently, HRH Prince Philip, another famous Land Rover fan, shuffled off this mortal coil. Alongside the odd offensive quip about his well-publicised 2019 Land Rover accident, there have been loads of great historic photos circulating of Prince Philip and HRH Queen Elizabeth with old Series Land Rovers. The pièce de résistance, of course, was the customised Defender hearse Prince Philip had apparently spent 16 years helping to design. Not only royalty have been following this Land Rover trend. A dear friend…

OVER the years the Land Rover company has been the first registered owner of many thousands of its own products. Many of these, especially in more recent years, will have been management fleet vehicles: standard production Discoverys and Freelanders issued as company cars. Some will have been press fleet vehicles or dealer demonstrators. But Land Rover was also in the habit, until concerns over product liability stopped the practice, of selling off development vehicles, with the result that from time to time I have a vehicle come through the door which has some interesting history behind it. There are certain combinations of vehicle registration letters which always make me sit up and pay attention. Prior to 2001 the system used a two-letter identifier to show the district in which the…

PATRICK CRUYWAGEN EDITOR 1998 Defender 110 2.8i DAVE PHILLIPS CONTRIBUTOR 1984 Ninety 300Tdi ALISDAIR CUSICK CONTRIBUTOR 1995 Range Rover Classic 1957 Series I TIM HAMMOND CONTRIBUTOR 1991 Range Rover Classic 300Tdi 1987 Range Rover Classic 3.5 EFI V8 1986 Range Rover Classic 300Tdi 1984 Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 1984 Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 1983 Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 1982 Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 1989 Land Rover Discovery 200Tdi DAVE BARKER CONTRIBUTOR Discovery 4, Freelander 2 XS Defender 90, Series I…