Land Rovers in Switzerland (CH)

[DiscoDavis]

Man, seeing that Willy's CJ2 over there has to be as rare as us seeing a D110 in the wild!

I'd love to have two of those series beasts....one to restore and another for parts!

I'm used to seeing a lot of war models since they were left in droves when the war ended, but the CJ2's are quite the sight, I've seen only a few. It was quite the shock seeing one in such good state

A lot of the series are still available here and there. Unfortunately the Swiss aren't too happy that American demand is sending prices higher...

 

[Kgh]

Hey, great write up, and cool trucks.

It is funny how any aftermarket or upgraded part is controlled over here. In Germany, it is TÜV, or CT in Belgium and France. You put on a LED Light? Is it E marked? Some local guys here strip parts off for their inspections. Cool that he has already gotton approvals for his custom items.

The American interest in Defenders/G-wagens, and Toyotas is lilling the market for 25 y/o trucks. TD5s and Pumas can be had for 10K less than a 200TDi here in Germany.

Are you picking up a new toy while there? A nice 130 or 101 to add to the stable?

 

[DiscoDavis]

Hey, great write up, and cool trucks.

It is funny how any aftermarket or upgraded part is controlled over here. In Germany, it is TÜV, or CT in Belgium and France. You put on a LED Light? Is it E marked? Some local guys here strip parts off for their inspections. Cool that he has already gotton approvals for his custom items.

The American interest in Defenders/G-wagens, and Toyotas is lilling the market for 25 y/o trucks. TD5s and Pumas can be had for 10K less than a 200TDi here in Germany.

Are you picking up a new toy while there? A nice 130 or 101 to add to the stable?

Thank you

Yup same story in CH, maybe worse... Basically all cars have a 'carnet' sort of permanent paper, like a title. It includes all the authorizations for any modifications so the state can check up on you. I am positive some Swiss must do the same thing of removing items before a check but unfortunately it is sometimes a case of getting into an accident and no way you can hide your extras then... so most leave it to garages to get the proper clearance, hence Marc's usefulness . Do they really control lights in Germany? That is a step too far haha.

Exactly. I am hearing much the same from my friends there... debating picking up a TD5 to keep over there at some point and bringing back at a later date...

As for new toys... not yet... though I wish I was. :ylsmoke:

 

[DiscoDavis]

Back to vacation memories

Car Show Pt II

My last Saturday in-country, Marc and Michelle took me down to Morges (on Lac Leman) for the British Car Show that was in town. There were a few Land Rovers!

This side of the bed folds down and out, so that a case can be loaded in the back. This 109 pickup was an army conversion, they were issued with Swiss army tail lights, blackout lights, and a weapons case that contained an officer's equipment (to be kept at home). More below.

This model was nicely restored

Next to it was an 88 series IIA, in the correct army green and included blackout lights up front.

Neato Tomb Raider edition!

These Series were very well used and extensively modified

Loved the centre console on this one.

I REALLY want one of these plaques.

Another army model. Little story from Marc: So these were issued to a few officers in the reserves that were allowed to keep them at home for limited personal use. They came with a case that contained all a soldier's equipment, along with tools, rifle and pistol, and ammunition. Essentially just enough to operate long enough to make it to the officer's assembly point and mother unit. When doing reserve duty, the vehicle would be serviced in the army motor pool at regular intervals. After his term of service was up, an officer was allowed to keep his rover! This practice apparently continued at least until they adopted the Puch G Wagen.

Notice they do not have LR lamps, instead they were fitted with army standard ones so that the military would not need to keep so many proprietary parts for vehicles.

This sticker I want also

These folks arrived during the show and parked nearby. Union Jack on the roof!