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    Defender

    I have just been reading the February 2020 edition of Land Rover Owner magazine in which there is a write up from a journalist on a ride along demonstration drive in a 6 cylinder petrol (gas) engine 110 driven by a LR demo driver. The photos show the usual auto box gear shifter/selector on the...
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    Buying expedition car; Land Rover Defender or Toyota Land Cruiser?

    Another consideration is parts supply. Yes, a Toyota is less likely to need a part but if it does, how long does it take to locate one and get it flown to some obscure location? I do not know a quantified answer. But what I do know is that with Land Rover parts the likes of UK based John...
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    What is it like to use a Waxed Jacket everyday?

    Over the past 30+ years I have always had one or two Barbour waxed cotton jackets. Yes, difficult to keep clean but I do not buy them for smart. Yes, they do tend to look better when used and dirty! Yes, they do get to have that certain aroma attained by waxed cotton and dirt. Yes, re-wax...
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    Belt squeal....

    Whenever I change a vehicle, or when belts are due for changing, I now always use Dayco. I have found them consistently good quality.
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    Unimogadventures - Our build and travel thread

    By coincidence, I have just been looking at the particulars of this Mog in the photo, as it is currently for sale on ebay. Located in the UK. Cannot link, look for Unimog 4x4 Expedition Camper.
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    Video: Land Rover Defender and Subaru Crosstrek

    No sound .... A good advertising video should be able to tell the story visually. An advert on the TV cannot always be heard in a noisy house. If you wish me to be enlightened please enlighten me. But visually only please!
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    Video: Land Rover Defender and Subaru Crosstrek

    I quite agree, it is all sealed surface stuff that a 2WD could handle. It looks to me as though Subaru marketing department are just trying to impress a gullible public.
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    This has helped me to manage my Rover Defender envy

    There was a recent news piece on the BBC here in the UK saying that since the Defender ceased production, thefts of Defenders in the UK has gone up by 70%. Despite increasing sales of Japanese 4x4's in the UK there is still a strong demand for the Defender in the UK, and used prices have...
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    Prepping a defender 130 for around the world..

    My fenders (wings) get trodden on nearly as much as the bonnet, usually as part of the climbing up/down process. That is why almost all Defenders used by UK utility companies that need roof access from the front have tread plates on the bonnet and fenders (wings).
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    For Sale, Action Mobil on a Pinzgauer 6x6

    Interesting. I have seen several conversions on Pinzgauers but I cannot recall ever seeing this Action Mobil body on a Pinz before. Am I correct in thinking that this AM/Pinz conversion is rare, possibly unique?
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    Unimog U300, 2002 model, Expedition Vehicle, in UK

    Currently on UK ebay (cannot link) under the title 'Unimog Expedition Vehicle'. Unimog U300, 2002 model with 44k miles, Expedition Camper Body. Located in Colchester, England UK Advertised price £75,000 I have no connection with this vehicle or seller, etc.. Posted for info only. It is a...
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    Interesting Landy

    Rare enough in the UK, especially so in the States.
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    Pinzgauer 6x6 718 Expedition, South England UK

    ..... 1989 with only 53k miles, Volvo diesel engine. Custom built camper body. Needs some restoration work. Look on ebay under Pinzgauer Expedition 718 6x6. Located in Hampshire, England.
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    Bucher Duro. 6x6 for sale.

    There is another Bucher Duro for sale, this one in Scotland UK. Specifically, it is an ex military communications truck, but could make a good expedition vehicle. It is on ebay. I cannot get a link to work but it should be found under 'bucher duro mobile communications camper motorhome military...
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    (hopefully) My new Land Rover 110

    Another thought, at that age the rear axle will still have drum brakes.
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    (hopefully) My new Land Rover 110

    I agree with LR Max, with a couple of extra points. The engine is the 2.5 NA (naturally aspirated, no turbo) so slow. The gearbox should be a five speed, probably an LT77. Ex British Army, I would suggest. It looks like it is painted Desert Sand over original green. Military headlight...
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    Tips for Stealth Overnight Parking and Building a Stealth Vehicle

    (Quote Wanderer2) I had stopped posting due to my travels and a few immature idiot posts from fools... (Unquote). Wonderer2, it is good to hear from you again. You stand head and shoulders above many others, and you bring along intelligent ideas and common sense. Please don't let them bring you...
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    How Much Longer Until Diesel Is Phased Out?

    Globally, the world relies on diesel engines. The small personal car can manage with gas (petrol), but from the medium sized high mileage delivery vans, trucks, locomotives to the huge ocean cargo ships diesel is the most fuel efficient way to go. This has been proved over decades to be the most...
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