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[Scott Brady]

Foley's Overland

Our last stop was at Foley's Overland. I was impressed with the team there, and their approach to vehicle modification. They really keep the vehicles simple, and with minimal modification. A classy operation.

More defender love.

A nice Discovery I with a 300TDI.

Some of the inventory

300 TDi pick-up with a tray bed

Ready for a customer going London to Cape Town

A brand-new RTW LHD 110. There are only about 20 of these left as new in the UK.

 

[Scott Brady]

EX-Mod, being rebuilt for an American customer

Another 110 being built for South America by a French-American. This is Foley's special vehicles bumper.

They typically install dual shocks on the rear of the heavy trucks. Foley's only uses factory shocks and factory mounts. They run 20-30 trucks per year London to Cape Town. It was interesting to see what they have found to really work - for them.

Frame-off restoration of a D-130

We snapped an iPhone shot of this three-door DI on the way to Hitchin

 

[Martyn]

If you buy a 4x4 with no rear windows or rear seats it's classified as a commercial vehicle and you don't get hit with the 4x4 tax.

Many are buying the commercial versions and then retro fitting windows and seats.

It's the worldwide sport of navigating around regulations and taxes.

 

[Scott Brady]

Lois Pryce and a few adventurers

On the last day, we stopped to meet Tom Sheppard (this will be another thread) and then went to an underground French wine bar to meet up with a few interesting folks.

From left to right:

Graham Jackson, Overland Training
Some Bald Guy
Nick Taylor, Exxero and Sagen Media
Toby Savage, Photographer with major trips into the Sahara
Austin Vince of Mondo Enduro
Lois Pryce, Lois on the Loose, one of the most accomplished solo motorcycle adventurers.
Martin Solms (taking the picture), London to Cape Town and operator of Africa Overland

After dinner, we stayed with Lois and Austin, and greatly enjoyed their hospitality and stories of adventure. Austin has a wonderful perspective on adventure travel, which is buy a cheap Suzuki and GO!

This is their awesome Dutch sailing barge.

Then Lois gave us a quick demo on the banjo!

Check out the video

 

[sinuhexavier]

Looks like someone slipped a "mickey" in Graham's drink... Lois too for that matter... Something going on at that end of the table?

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[zeroland]

Land Cruiser

Always a pleasure on the Land Cruiser front...

It's actually a UK Colorado model (2000, five door, 3.0 TD) and is close to the factory build as it can get... i.e no overlanding mods yet :-(

Cheers,
Martin
www.africa-overland.net
www.overland-live.com

 

[Hltoppr]

Hey...get back to work...O' yeah...you guys are at work....:ylsmoke:

Carry on, Carry on....

See ya' this weekend! :smiley_drive:

-H-

 

[EuroJoe]

I'm not sure, but it might have something to do with it being near the location of the former Texas embassy established during it's independence.

dont know about why its there but i have eaten here, sigh i miss london (chicago expat)

 

[Ryanmb21]

Really cool thread, thanks for sharing!

 

[Scott Brady]

Always a pleasure on the Land Cruiser front...

It's actually a UK Colorado model (2000, five door, 3.0 TD) and is close to the factory build as it can get... i.e no overlanding mods yet :-(

Cheers,
Martin
www.africa-overland.net
www.overland-live.com

That is an awesome truck Martin. I really does not need much for serious duty.

Factory diesel
Factory rear diff. lock
Factory high idle

Sweet!

 

[Trail Monkey]

You guys clearly will need an overland vacation after this very difficult work assignment...

Thx for sharing. Very cool stuff.

 

[upcruiser]

Thanks for sharing those pictures! Very cool eye candy!:victory: