Who would? You?

[cavedave]

Who would buy a classic Landy? What lengths would you go to get one, and would you prefer a stock or custom vehicle to start your dream build?

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[roverandom]

Yes.
Any, short of murder.
Stock or period modified.
But I`m a bit of a classic LR nutcase. I have 8 Series I's, a Series II and three Series IIa's plus bits and pieces of many more.

I have always wanted to build up a 'First Overland' style early Land Rover complete with 50's-60's period camping gear and jerry cans on the front wings that say 'Gin' and the other 'Tonic'. Another dream is to build a 'Darien Gap' style early 70's Range Rover.

Gortex, gadgets and trousers with too many pockets be damned!

http://newsroom.jaguarlandrover.com/media/2293730/1955_oe_phony_bridge_Poster.jpg

http://www.range-rover-classic.com/...70-s/1972 Range Rover Darien Gap Jungle W.jpg

 

[Rovertrader]

Well, how best to put this- I was thinning the heard quite successfully- until!! Until, I found a complete '70 II-a w/ 33k orig NC miles, disassembled and most everything powder coated! Frame and bulkhead look brand new!! So, yet another project followed me home…

Short answer- yes to the point of nothing surprising my wife Rover wise ;-)

 

[Ray_G]

But I`m a bit of a classic LR nutcase. I have 8 Series I's, a Series II and three Series IIa's plus bits and pieces of many more.

I have always wanted to build up a 'First Overland' style early Land Rover complete with 50's-60's period camping gear and jerry cans on the front wings that say 'Gin' and the other 'Tonic'. Another dream is to build a 'Darien Gap' style early 70's Range Rover.

If you ever feel like thinning the S1 herd...I bet my wife would sign up for driving to Alberta as that's her dream project.

I am a little more contemporary...though I do love First Overland; I'd like a CT D1 since I firmly believe those are the reason I'm infected with this sickness.
r-
Ray

 

[UnfrozenCaveman]

Who me?

Naaa that wouldn't ever cross my mind...

Unless I were alone or with somebody

 

[sedat]

I'd gladly give up my disco for a series truck.
stock/modified doesn't matter. I'll modify it accordingly to suit my needs.

 

[Antichrist]

I'd never buy one. I want an Evoque.

 

[Howski]

Got rid of my D2 a few years back for my 90. It has a certain simplicity that I appreciate. For some passengers the simplicity of no A/C, power steering and a loud diesel aren't as appreciated. Are they practical to have as your only mode of transportation? Probably not but they're fun.

 

[ZG]

Yeah only every time that I open my eyes though.

 

[cavedave]

http://newsroom.jaguarlandrover.com/media/2293730/1955_oe_phony_bridge_Poster.jpg

Nice photo of the old OXCAM Far East Expedition! I'm currently reading their London to Singapore.

I posted a similar question on the Gelandewagon and Cruiser side. It's interesting to read everyones replies.

I own a 04 D2, and Yes, I heard your synchronized forehead slaps. I enjoy my D2.


Nonetheless, please continue telling the world of your love for Landy!

 

[WoldD90]

Bleed green!