 Our cover story focuses on the survival of a 27-year event thanks to Forestrax 4x4, with privileged 4x4 owners getting the chance to explore the beautiful Cannock Chase once a month.

Terrafirma 4x4 show off their latest creation, harnessed with innovative new off-road tech that you can get on your Landy.

Arkonik is hitting the headlines again with their return to the UK market, so we look closer at two builds that illustrate why their Land Rovers are so special.

We catch up with Defender Adventure as they continue their expedition south from Cairo to Cape Town, a rare Series I comes out of hiding after 15 years and Team Syncro Racing run us through their hectic year competing against the big boys in Ultra4.

There’s also a feature on changing the rear axle of a Defender, with Marrion 4x4 providing the expert eyes and things to look out for.

We didn’t think the day would ever come when we review a vehicle in The Landy that wasn’t built by Land Rover. But then along came the Ineos Grenadier – the truck which is, arguably, more of a Land Rover than anything Land Rover itself has made in the last seven years.

Does this mean you should buy one? You’ll have to read this issue of The Landy to find out. But let’s just say The Grenadier is a spiritual successor to the old Defender in more ways than one…

You could say that hybrids weren’t built by Land Rover either, though obviously in this case it’s a bit different. Equally obviously, buying somebody else’s old one is a minefield – but we’ve got a Series II coiler in this issue which proves that it can be done.

The same could be said for ex-council work trucks, too. Avoid like the plague? Maybe, in the case of a clapped out modern pick-up. But when it’s a 109” Series III that’s already been rebuilt once, you’re on safer ground.

That’s the joy of the old. But did you hear about Land Rover launching a special-edition Range Rover for a quarter of a million quid? Just imagine much of the old tech you could buy with that…


Two very different kinds of camper feature in this month’s issue of The Landy.

One is a 130 ambulance that’s been converted by RIG Automotive into an incredible high-spec luxury home from home. Complete with the latest tech and a slide-out bike carrier – plus its very own bike – it’s a new take on the sort of lifestyle Defenders that are all the rage nowadays.

Then there’s the 110 we found for sale in Scotland, with a demountable camper body fitted out in a charmingly rustic style. Would you believe a log burner with its own demountable flue? And once it’s been demounted, you’re left with a Hi-Cap ready to go into the woods and collect all the logs you’ll ever need. What could be more Land Rover than that?

Elsewhere in this issue, we’ve got a sublime Range Rover which had rotted half to death in the northern wastes of Scandinavia – before being reborn as a thundering resto-modded animal with the heart of a Corvette. What’s not to love?

We’ve got news of a right royal Series I, too, as well as the latest offerings from the world of EV conversions to classic Landies. And, no small thing, the tale of Land Rover drivers giving their time to help keep rights of way open – and we’re not talking about the sort of rights 4x4s are allowed to use. Plus the latest new products, and plenty more besides.

February 1983 marked a pivotal moment in Land Rover’s history – the original introduction of the 110.

Back the, Solihull was coy about whether this was to be a replacement for the 109 or a new model sitting halfway between the Series III and the Range Rover. Forty years on, we know the answer – but looking back at the words of a leading 4x4 journalist at the time, as we are in the February issue of The Landy, makes for fascinating reading…

So too does the 107” pick-up in this issue, not to mention the Macneillie limousine – possibly the one and only example of a stretched Range Rover made by a company better known for armouring them.

Talking of Range Rovers, Project Cassis is a restoration with an emotional background to it. Imagine your dad’s long-lost old motor, the one you learned to drive in, turning out to still be around… but on death’s door. You know what you’d have to do, right?

As always, The Landy also contains the latest news and product stories, vehicles for sale and info for buyers looking for Land Rovers old and new. It’s available free from chosen Britpart stockists – so get your copy today!

Most readers of The Landy still think electric vehicles are a terrible idea. Maybe it’s because they’re yet to be convinced of the environmental case for switching to battery power, or maybe they just like their Land Rovers the way nature intended. And it’s ok for both to apply. But either way, we don’t hear a lot of love for electric conversions round here.

Everybody admires a good resto-mod, though. Even if it’s not the specific kind of truck you’d buy, a really imaginative and well executed restification always looks the part.

So what are you going to make of Lunaz’ new Range Rovers? Seldom have we seen a Classic looking more like a modern concept car. They are, by any measure, superb. But what’s under the bonnet? Here’s a clue, it’s not a V8…

We’re also looking at a 90 this month with a rather more traditional form of repower. Its old pre-Defender engine has gone, to be replaced by a more modern diesel – which these days almost inevitably means a BMW M57.

But wait, what’s this? Look below the surface and you’ll find that this
90 has something even more remarkable going on too…
Finally this month, we’re looking back to the days when Disco 1s were plentiful and turning them into winched-up dogs of war was the most natural thing in the world. That’ll be one reason why there are so few left today – but it wasn’t half good while it lasted.

Travelling across Africa is a dream for many British Land Rover owners. 
But what when you’re actually from Africa?

The answer is that it’s still the dream. When a Landy specialist from Chartwell, Johannesburg, hit on the idea of restoring a Series III then driving it ‘home’ to Chartwell, Kent, it was the beginning of something very big involving a convoy of seven Landies and a charity auction at one of the UK’s leading salerooms.

Talking of Land Rovers that get around, the Congaree 90 is the latest resto from Legacy Overland. Built in Solihull, worked to near-death in France, reimagined in Connecticut… and every inch a truck to cherish.

We’ve got the story of an ex-military 109, too, that’s a bit of a rarity in that all its MOD history is intact. Plus, at the other end of the scale, Bowler’s new second-generation version of its Defender 90 rally car, wisdom on winter driving and the latest reliability survey to, er, ‘mention’ Land Rover.

As always, too, we’ve got the latest and best products from around the scene – including Britpart’s new air suspension kit for Defenders and the opportunity to buy your kids a 90 for Christmas. Tempting…

In the pages of the December issue of The Landy, you’ll find the official Show Guide for the Great British Land Rover Show, to be held at NAEC Stoneleigh on Sunday 20th November.  Brought to you by the publishers of The Landy, the season-ending show is looking to be bigger and better than ever.

You don’t often see Range Rover Sports being used off-road.  But with the same underpinnings as the Discovery 3, Land Rover’s original premium soft-roader was actually a very capable vehicle – and with a few well chosen mods, we take a look at how it could turn out to be all the lane wagon you’ll ever need…

We’ll also be looking at how a Range Rover Classic can make a smart choice for a lifetime’s motoring and why you might always regret selling your Landy…  Plus, the final batch of 110s from Twisted Automotive’s collection of last-run Defenders gets ready to go on sale, and we have pages of the latest products for you to peruse, including Christmas gift ideas!  We also offer all the information you need in one place to buy your perfect Landy in The Landy Buyer section.

You’ll find all this and more in the pages of our December 2022 issue.

If you thought the Series I was the first Land Rover, think again…

It’s already a quarter of a century since the first Freelander was made. 
And it was the template for everything Land Rover has created ever since. The time will come when the company’s history starts for real in 1997, with those first fifty years of making funny off-road trucks a mere footnote in the tale of a luxury car brand.

You may or may not agree with this, far less like it, but the Freelander was a massively significant part of the Land Rover story. And this month’s Landy contains a feature on what must be one of the very earliest surviving examples – a pre-production model whose purpose in life was to be fawned over by the adoring press.

At the other end of the scale, we’ve got a Discovery 1 rebuilt as a tube-bodied special. Or, if you’re the kind of Land Rover owner who probably drives one of those modern motors the Freelander heralded, how does forking out for a place on one of the world’s ultimate off-road adventures sound? The Rhino Charge is unique – and you could be part of a British team going there next year to compete aboard a very special Landy…


If you’re the sort of Land Rover fan who’s always on the lookout for their next project, there’s a vehicle for sale in the current issue of The Landy that could become the jewel in the crown of your collection.

Any 109” Dormobile is special. But the first one ever produced? Now, that’s a historical marker and no mistake. It’s been stood since 1989 and needs the full works – but with all its fixtures and fittings still in place, and its cupboards full of period items from the 1970s, it’s a future concours winner and no mistake.

Talking of the period accessories that make a truck right, also in this issue is first-run Range Rover In Vogue? Is it complete, we hear you cry? And the answer is yes. If you know your In Vogues, you’ll know it’s not the vehicle itself that we’re referring to here…

At the other end of the evolutionary scale, the electric conversions come thick and fast – and we’ve got the story of the latest. Unlike most, which will cost you more than a new Range Rover, Electrogenic’s is aimed at Defenders which work for their living. Intriguing…

We’ve got news of an adaptor plate for DIY electric conversions, too, should you fancy a bash yourself. All you need is a crashed Nissan Leaf to plunder. Just promise not to buy that old 109” Dormobile and turn it electric, or the classic car people really will have the knives out for you…



This month’s issue of The Landy covers the latest chapter in the electric Land Rover story. It might not be one you like, but it’s not going to go away – and as John Brown 4x4’s new EV conversion for the Series II and III illustrates, there’s no such thing as a Land Rover that’s immune from being dragged into the future.
Mainly, though, we’re enjoying vehicles from the past. A Range Rover 20th Anniversary model, for example, is a rare thing indeed, in part because it was a limited edition but mainly because it was never sold in the UK. 
And while there are plenty of restified 90s and 110s out there, it’s not so usual to find one that’s been ‘lifestyled’ – but without losing its work-truck honesty. A Defender like this is kind of like the aftermarket equivalent of an original 90 SV – cool but not unusable. When you see our cover vehicle, we think you’ll agree.
There’s the usual recipe of Landies for sale, buyers’ info, products and news from around the scene, too. Including a stunning new creation from Bowler – which also fits the ‘cool but not unusable’ description. Especially if you want to use if for trying to catch James Bond…

One of the great things about older Land Rovers is their flexibility. The 109" Series III in the new issue of The Landy, for example, can be a pick-up or a hard-top, or it can be completely open. It's also a perfect example of the other way in which Land Rovers are flexible, too – because when it got old and tired, its owner simply rebuilt it and now it's ready for the next half-century of its life.

Will we be saying the same about the new Defender 130 fifty years from now? Time will tell. But what we know for now is that the new adventure wagon for all the family is a lot different from the 130 of old. Just a smidgeon pricier, too…

This issue also contains the story of a British team bringing home a notable victory in one of Africa's toughest off-road challenges, plus news from every corner of the Land Rover scene.

Restoring Series trucks is often about making them look ‘right’ – as in, as close as possible to the day they left the factory.

But more and more people are adding their own touches, creating leafers with as much individuality as any boutique-spec 90 or 110 – and usually a lot more charm. The 88” Series IIA gracing the cover of this month’s issue of The Landy, for example, was finished off with some absolutely unique touches – including the teak floor from, would you believe, a Sunseeker superyacht.

By contract, a new Discovery might sound a little mundane. Until you drive one, at least. We’ve tested the entry-level D250 model this month – and it makes a very strong case for not spending a penny more than you have to.

There’s a magnificent 300Tdi 90 in this issue, too, which has been restored into an all-terrain camper of the highest order. Or if you fancy the idea of a Land Rover that’ll actually earn you money, as opposed to the other thing, how about a 109” Series III that’s been turned into a mobile bar? Very, very cool – and, at the time of writing, up for sale.

Some people shudder when they see a classic Land Rover that’s not as ‘right’ as possible. Others just appreciate a great truck.
Your view on the 107” Series I Station Wagon in this issue of The Landy will very much depend on which of these camps you’re in. It’s been brought back home after a life of hard work in Australia… then fitted with a Tdi engine, Stage 1 axles, full-syncro box and 265/75R16 tyres on deep-dish rims.
An abomination? Some will say so. But it was restored to be a usable classic, not a collector’s item. As far as we’re concerned, it’s an outstanding example of both.
The modified Td5 90 in this issue is an outstanding example of something else, which is how easily a Defender can get under your skin. Its owner only bought it to carry him mountain bike around… but next thing he knew, it had turned into a self-propelled Terrafirma catalogue.
There’s news of Land Rover fans rallying round to help medics in Ukraine, too, as well as a revolutionary new way of cleaning rusty chassis and body parts without damaging them in the process. And we have an appreciation of the life of Tony Gilroy, ‘the man who saved Land Rover’ and the genius behind the creation of the Discovery. A hero indeed.

The Landy is 100 issues old this month. And to celebrate, we’ve taken a look back at the stories that were making the news when we first launched.

Sadly, our main headline was about the latest attempt by anti-vehicle haters to have Land Rovers banned from Britain’s green lanes. And the main headline this month, too? The same story, the same haters, the same lies, you name it.

Elsewhere, back in 2014 Land Rover had a simple message for its fans who were worried about what the new Defender was going to be like: tough. 
Design boss Gerry McGovern made a hard-hitting speech saying traditionalists might not like it, but they were going to have to lump it.

We told the story of the North Somerset Land Rover Club’s £1000 donation to the Green Lane Association’s fighting fund, too. And we dug up what must have been the cheapest ever Wolf – a 90 with a price tag of just £2500. There was, of course, a catch…

Other classic features revived from back in Issue 1 include a beautifully restored Series II with a modern twist going on beneath its bonnet and a bobtailed Range Rover built by a professional engineer who wanted to show the world how it should be done. And still in the mood to celebrate, we’ve taken a look back at the 110 the team at Arkonik built to mark a milestone of their own – whose interior is still perhaps the coolest we’ve ever seen in a Land Rover.

There’s plenty of current stuff in this month’s Landy as well, of course, from restos to rally reports. And most of all, this issue contains your FREE guide to the Great British Land Rover Show at Newark on 1 May – which, in the first full show season since 2019, is reason enough to celebrate on its own!

Back in the day, loads of people cut up Series Is to make off-road specials of one kind or another. The number of precious classics we lost this way is beyond imagination, but one thing is for sure: everybody who did it wishes they could undo it again.

Well, almost everybody. There’s a 1955 86” in this issue of The Landy with a Ford V6 engine, Series III gearbox, steering and axles, parabolic springs and fat mud-terrain tyres.

Ruined? You might consider it so, yes, depending on your view of what a classic Land Rover should be. But this one’s owner must have had a crystal ball – because next to it in his garage are all the original parts he took off back in the day, ready for when someone wants to turn it back into a matching-numbers original.

Where Series Is have gone, so might 90s and 110s one day. Or have they already? Most people seem to be turning them into blinged-up street machines now – but we’ve also got a feature on one that’s been modded the traditional way as a green lane weapon and general off-road toy. 
It’s good to know people like that still exist.

It’s also good to know that there are people out there who see a desert race for classic 4x4s as an opportunity to make the most of their Series trucks and early Range Rovers. There were a good many Solihull products entered in this year’s Dakar Classic, from several different nations – though none of them was Britain. See that as a challenge, y’all…

Our green lane guide in the Lake District is a challenge too, albeit a much more gentle one. Gentler and cheaper, too. Though everything’s cheap in comparison to the new Range Rover SV – care to take a guess at how much you can spend on one of these personalised luxury Landies? The answer is within this issue of The Landy… and as always, so too is a lot more besides!

The ‘rat’ look is very popular in some corners of car culture. Not so much when it comes to Land Rovers, though.
Perhaps that’s because so many Landies end up looking ratty by default that doing it on purpose would seem to be a bit contrary. But there’s a fine line between nastily ratty and beautifully patinated – and the Series IIA on the front cover of this month’s Landy is a perfect illustration of why you shouldn’t be too quick to restore the character out of an old truck. 
It has, as they say in the adverts, had all the hard work done. And now it looks just fabulously cool. Its owners use it mainly as a beach wagon, too. And what could be more car-culture than that?!
Elsewhere in this issue we have two 110s - one, a premium rebuild that’s both elegant and hard as nails, the other a superbly appointed motorhome with everything a person could want for off-grid living. Everything but the kitchen sink? Nope, got one of those…
We’ve got the story of an expedition into the mountains of Africa to hang out with gorillas, too. Scary? A little. But not as scary as the pot holes, especially when you’re doing it in an L322 Rangey on 19” rims…
Our North Norfolk green lane guide is a lot closer to home and the wildlife is not as exotic, but it’s an entertaining day out nonetheless. And our monthly news and products sections include all the usual updates on this, that and the other – including a unique triumph for the new Defender. It’s all in the March issue of The Landy – get your copy today!

When is a Land Rover not a Land Rover? That’s the rather controversial question we’re asking in the new issue of The Landy.

If you look at the truck in question, you’ll see a Lightweight. One that’s been given the treatment in someone’s garage, for sure, but you’ll see a Lightweight.

The more you look, though, the more you’ll see that it’s a Frankenstein’s monster of bits from all over the place. Chassis from Japan. Axles from Germany. An ALRC scrutineer would have a fit.

But its character? That’s from Solihull, 100%. When is a Land Rover not a Land Rover? Not when a Land Rover is what it believes it is, that’s for sure…

Elsewhere in this issue, you’ll find a Suffix B Range Rover that’s waiting to be recommissioned – but might not be as far away as its dusty exterior suggests. And if you love originality in a Land Rover, the Series III you’ll find in these pages is an absolute winner. Tool roll? 
Check. Handbook? Check? Factory-fit MW/LW stereo? Yes, really…

There’s nothing like a bit of a back story to light a fire under a classic Land Rover. And the Wood and Pickett Rangey gracing the cover of this month’s issue of The Landy definitely qualifies.
Having previously been used as as a work truck by a road-laying crew, this precious old rarity has been brought back to its original condition thanks to a years-long restoration. And it was worth it, too. Because this is a Range Rover with real provenance, having once been the property of one of the most famous names in the history of pop music… Another classic in this issue is a pristine Series IIA that’s just finished being restored by Land Rover specialist AJD Off-Road. It’s still on its original chassis, drivetrain, axles, panels, the lot… so much so that when it came to details like sorting a hole that had been cut out of its front grille, the AJD team went to astonishing lengths to avoid having to sully it with replacement parts.
The 90 in this issue, on the other hand, is all about replacement parts – such as a BMW M57 diesel engine and 8-speed auto box. Its owner’s reasoning is that he’s made it future-proof – just in time for it to become tax exempt. Nice thinking.
Whether the brand new Velar Plug-In Hybrid we’ve tested in this issue will still be on the road for as long as that old 90 is a question we suspect you can guess the answer to. Even so, it’s a clear sign of where Land Rover’s future lies – and a pretty special vehicle in its own right, too.
But for special vehicles, allow us to point you to the recent auction at which a genuine Spectre 110 fetched more than the price of the average house. And that’s not even the special one. Elsewhere on the sale card was a 300 Tdi 90 with less than 700 (yes, seven hundred) miles on the clock. Care to guess how much it fetched? The new issue of The Landy has the answer!

The big story in The Landy this month is, of course, the new Range Rover. It's a technological masterpiece – and it's open to order now, priced from £94,000.
What would you buy with that money, given the choice of all the Land Rovers in the world? It's quite a thought. A nice everyday Defender, perhaps, plus a hardcore off-roader and maybe a tidy classic with a story worth telling? 
The good news is that all three are featured in this issue of The Landy too – along with the new Rangey, of course, as well as all the latest news from the factory and beyond. And as always, our thriving Classifieds section is packed with tempting Land Rovers waiting to separate you from your money.
Our Green Lane Guides are back after a break last month, too. You probably don't think of South-East Kent as being a place to go exploring – but some of the routes in the old Kent Coalfield are surprisingly interesting. Just don't go down some of them if you value your paintwork… which might rule out any new Range Rovers for a year or two…

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The new Defender is just a pavement princess, right?
You hear plenty of people saying that, and yes a lot of people who buy one won’t use it properly. But we got our hands on a base-spec 90 recently, with simple coil springs and steel wheels – and we certainly did. There’s no better feeling than taking on your favourite green lanes with the sun shining and not a care in the world – and, as we discovered, the Defender makes it better than ever.
Talking of green lanes, this month’s Landy contains a step by step guide to an epic route in Mid Wales. Great landscapes, great driving – it’s one for the connoisseur.
If the old 90 is more your thing than the new model, we’ve got the story of a man who prepped one as an off-road toy and also had a Discovery which he… prepped as an off-road toy. Both at the same time. Well, you can never have too many toys.
Of course, as we all know, the 90 is the cool Defender and the 110 is the sensible one. Or is it? When you look at the surfer-chic 200 Tdi we’ve stumbled over this month, you might not be so sure.
Or maybe a Discovery 4 is more your thing? There’s no need for off-roading to be a thing that makes you suffer, after all, is there? 
Especially not on a month-long mission to cross the USA without ever touching tarmac; the tale of Expedition America is one that’s guaranteed to give you serious wanderlust…

We all dream of setting off to see the world in our Land Rovers, but that’s become a bit tricky just recently. So maybe now is a good time to rediscover the appeal of our own back yards.

That’s what a team from Land Rover’s US arm did a few years ago, when they set out to drive across America from coast to coast on unsurfaced roads. It’s an incredible undertaking – and one you can read about, starting this month, in the next two issues of The Landy.

Talking of unsurfaced roads, we’re trialling a new regular feature this month. Our sister magazine 4x4 is famous for its green lane roadbooks – and with so many Land Rover owners being keen on exploring Britain’s rights of way, we thought the idea might prove equally popular in The Landy. We only use lanes which are legal, of course, and completely sustainable – we’re kicking off this month in North Yorkshire, and we’d love to hear what our readers make of it!

There’s a slew of interesting vehicles in this month’s issue, too. A restored 90 with a 3.0-litre BMW diesel engine is our cover star, and you’ll also find a delightful Series I that’s been given a new lease of life courtesy of a Tdi engine implant.

A Series I is quite the investment, but you’ll still get plenty of them for the price of the new Land Rover we’ve test-driven this month. How much for a Discovery Commercial? We were startled to learn we were driving £73,000’s worth of van – and even more to realise that actually, even at that much money it felt worth every penny…

What’s the best version of the new Defender? That’s a big question about a vehicle that can cost more than £100,000. But here’s the good news. We think we’ve found it – right at the bottom of the range.
Our first impressions of the Defender 90 Hard-Top are in the new issue of The Landy. It’s the closest the new model has got to being like the old one – and that makes it a very good thing.
The old Defender had a final fling a few years ago on the Shoals of Agulhas expedition. This was the last factory-backed overland mission before the classic Land Rover went out of production – there’s a look back at it in this issue, too.
Forward controls are a bit of a subculture in the Land Rover game. If you’re into them, you’ll almost certainly know about Fluffy – a Series IIB that was converted some years ago into a camper van with a touch of the zombie apocalypse wagon in the way she looks.
Fluffy has been off the road for a little while, but she’s still as big and bold as ever. Her owner recently put her up for sale, too – so what better time to take a look back at how he created her? You’ll find the story in the new issue of The Landy.
You’ll also find the tale of an old military 90 that was restored in secret as a birthday present for its builder’s dad. Better than socks, right?
We’ve also got a unique story this month about a Series IIA Pink Panther – not a real one, but a scale model recreated in such detail that the photos might well fool you. It’s an astonishing piece of work – and you’ll find it in all its glory in the new issue of The Landy!

We all love to see a beautifully restored Series I that’s been through the mill before getting brought back to its original condition. But the new issue of The Landy contains an article about something that’s arguably even more wonderful.

How many Series Is can there be left that have been on the road ever since they were built? Never restored, just used – and gaining a fabulous patina along the way. That’s the 1956 86” in our June – and it really does need to be seen to be believed.

At the opposite end of the scale, though also just as superb, we’ve had a first drive of the recently revised Discovery. The best vehicle to wear the badge since the original Tdi? Could be…

Talking Discos, we’ve also got a workshop story on fitting a heavy-duty back bumper on a Discovery 2. This month’s overland story, meanwhile, is about a Range Rover travelling through the mountains of Ethiopia. Read it and you’ll want to go there too.

Arkonik’s 110 Bison might make you want one, too. The company is known for the luxury it builds into its remanufactured Defenders – and here’s proof that it knows how to make them rugged, too. It’s all in the June issue of The Landy – free to pick up now from a Britpart dealer near you!

Land Rovers and overland adventure have always gone hand in hand. 
Obviously, exploring the world is on hold for now – but that doesn’t mean you need to stop planning your next expedition.

To help get you dreaming, this month’s issue of The Landy features a guide to 25 of the world’s most iconic destinations. These are as varied as the planet itself – and each of them is a great reason to get your Land Rover prepped and ready for when the world opens back up.

We’ve also got stories on a couple of glorious Defenders this month – a
90 rebuilt in America with a 3.9 V8 engine and auto box, and a 110 Double-Cab that’s being developed by Masai 4x4 as a showcase for their ever-growing range of products.

We’ve also test-driven the pinnacle of Solihull’s current range, in the shape of the super-exclusive Range Rover Fifty. And in addition to all our usual coverage of the latest news and products in the Land Rover scene, this month’s issue includes a major report on the Stonehenge road tunnel scheme and what it means for unsurfaced rights of way in the area.

Which just goes to show that you don’t need to travel a long way to visit some of the world’s most iconic destinations. Near or far, if there’s a Land Rover involved it’s always worth the trip!

Ever seen a Series IIA with a Rolls-Royce paint finish? 
Probably not… but the star car in this month’s issue of The Landy is just that. Its owner took it to Gumtree 4x4 asking for a restoration like no other… and what she got was a Land Rover that exceeded even her own very high expectations.
Talking of high expectations, the Holland and Holland Range Rover remains the peak of Land Rover luxury and opulence. Actually, make that twin peaks, because there have been two of them – and with the P38 version still looking as magnificent as ever, maybe it’s not such a big deal that used examples of the L322 never seem to come up for sale.
Not that they’d be cheap even if they did – though the newly announced Defender Works V8 Trophy is more expensive still. This 25-off run of remanufactured 90s and 110s with a touch of Camel Trophy style starts at £195,000.
Yes, indeed…
We’ve got a road test of the plug-in hybrid Discovery Sport in this issue, too – as well as the story of a much-loved French laning event that’s been cancelled once again this year thanks to Covid – but which is set to come back with a bang in 2022. That’s on top of all the normal news, opinions, buyers’ info and Land Rovers for sale – and it’s completely free from all good Britpart dealers!

The Series III County Station Wagon was the original lifestyle Land Rover. You can decide for yourself whether this is a point in its favour or a blot on its copybook – but either way, it turned out to be a far more significant vehicle than anyone could have imagined back when it was new.

In the latest issue of The Landy, we’re featuring one of the very first CSWs to be built. It’s so early, in fact, that it was photographed for Land Rover’s sales brochure – before going on to be one of ten vehicles used in the press launch. You might say it’s got a lot to answer for – but either way, this is a real piece of Solihull history.

We’ve got a spectacularly restored 90 Tdi in this issue, too, as well as a 110 from the same era that’s been turned into something very special indeed. Running portal axles, agri tyres and hydraulic steering, it’s definitely not standard any more – yet it’s also a low-mileage original on a recently fitted galvanised chassis. That’s a whole lot of potential, we think you’ll agree…

There’s another 110 Tdi in The Landy this month, too, in the shape of Arkonik’s latest masterpiece. And on the subject of masterpieces, imagine driving an L322 Range Rover all the way to Khartoum then coming face to face with another one – whose owner asks if you can help him fix it.

We’ve got an expanded classifieds section this month, too, with more Land Rovers for sale than ever, as well as the usual bustling news and products pages. 

Featured this month is one of the most perfectly simple 90s you’ll ever see – refurbished with a minimum of intrusive mods but with a delightfully classic vibe that makes it special while keeping it absolutely true to what it is. Its owner bought it because it goes with the Olde English buildings in the town where he lives, which should tell you something about its style…

People tend not to do that with Lightweights, but then they tend not to do anything much with Lightweights any more apart from restore them back to their original condition then sell them for huge prices. So Josh Roberts’ is great to see, because he’s still using it as a daily driver and off-road plaything – and because he’s still doing it all on leaf springs.

At the other end of the scale, the Oxygen 110 is the latest magnificent creation from Arkonik. Complete with a show-stopping V8 engine and sumptuous Ruskin interior, it’s further proof of the world-class workmanship that goes into the company’s remanufactured Land Rovers.

And talking of world-class workmanship, we’ve been behind the wheel of the new Defender 90 for the first time this month. How did it live up to its £62,000 price tag…?  Check out the February issue of The Landy to find out!

There was a time when the obvious thing to do with a V8 90 would be to turn it into an off-road beast. These days, though, original factory V8s are rare and precious – so if you found one that someone had ragged, you'd immediately think about restoring it.
 
That's exactly what Luke Odgen did. But despite treating the 90 to a chassis-up rebuild, he didn't take it back to standard. Instead, he created a stunning street machine with real off-road cred – and a feature up top which you're unlikely ever to have seen before…
 
Elsewhere in The Landy this month, we've put the spotlight on an ex-utility 110 that's been turned into an all-terrain camper with some really tidy features. And if you like being noticed, how about a heftily jacked-up Discovery 2 – which also happens to be a fully liveried ambulance with all its lights and sirens still in operation?
 
We've also got the concluding instalment of our workshop story on changing a Defender's rear crossmember. And as the world shows signs of being able to start opening back up (hasta la vaccine, baby…), we have a welcome story about overland holidays in the Portuguese interior – a genuine wilderness that's close enough to home to be easily achievable.
 
Our news pages cover the latest developments in the factory and elsewhere, including Land Rover's celebrations for the Range Rover's 50th anniversary. And in addition to the usual batch of new products, there's a bumper crop of interesting Land Rovers for sale in our classified pages. It's all there in the new issue of The Landy!

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