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A Brief History of the Land Rover Series 2, 2A and 2B FC

Jon Branch August 27, 2018
Tracked Cuthbertson Land Rover
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

When the Land Rover was first created it was only expected to be a stop-gap vehicle that would be in production for three years or so until war ravaged austerity Britain was “back on her feet” and Rover could go back to making nice luxury cars for doctors and other such professional people.

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A Quick History of the Land Rover Series 1

Jon Branch August 21, 2018
Land Rover Series I Oxford and Cambridge Expedition
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

The Land Rover, like the original Volkswagen, has been a car that defied the norms of automotive marketing. The motor industry has been in…

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Timberleaf Pika Teardrop Camper Trailer – $11,750 USD

Ben Branch August 15, 2018
Timberleaf Pika Teardrop Camper Trailer 1
  • American
  • Camping
  • Classic 4x4

The Timberleaf Pika Teardrop Camper Trailer is a new offering from the highly-regarded Colorado-based company, designed to be one of the lightest and most…

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1948 Ford Super Deluxe V8 Marmon-Herrington Wagon 4×4

Ben Branch August 9, 2018
Ford Super Deluxe V8 Marmon-Herrington Wagon 4x4 Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Ford Super Deluxe V8 Marmon-Herrington Wagon – an exceptionally rare period conversion to four-wheel drive. Marmon-Herrington are oft forgotten when…

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The James Bond “Spectre” Land Rover Defender SVX

Ben Branch July 5, 2018
James Bond Spectre Land Rover Defender SVX Main
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Films
  • Land Rover

Vehicles used in James Bond films typically become almost as iconic as 007 himself, the most famous are the Astons of course, but he’s…

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The MotoTote MTX Sport Motorcycle Carrier

Ben Branch July 3, 2018
MotoTote MTX Sport Motorcycle Carrier
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Tools

The MotoTote MTX Sport Motorcycle Carrier is rapidly becoming one of the most popular ways for people to transport motorcycles on everything from overloading…

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A 430 HP Corvette-Engined Range Rover Classic

Ben Branch June 27, 2018
Range Rover
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Luxury

Dropping a 6.2 liter Corvette LS3 V8 into a Range Rover Classic may seem like sacrilege to some, but it actually makes a lot…

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The Tepui Baja Series Ayer Mesh Car Rooftop Tent

Ben Branch June 23, 2018
Tepui Car 4x4 Rooftop Tent
  • Camping
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Off Road

The Tepui Baja Series Ayer Mesh Rooftop Tent is one of the very few rooftop tents that cost under $1,000. Many retail for between…

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Legacy Overland 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40

Ben Branch May 31, 2018
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Japanese

The Legacy Overland 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 The BJ40 you see here has been comprehensively restored by Legacy Overland to better-than-original condition. Every…

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1975 Ford Bronco Restomod – 302 V8 With Edelbrock Heads

Ben Branch May 29, 2018
Ford Bronco Grille
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Ford

The First Generation Ford Bronco The first generation Ford Bronco was something of a trailblazer, although it was the second to blaze a trail…

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1942 Dodge WC56 Command Reconnaissance Vehicle – The Command Car

Ben Branch May 17, 2018
Dodge Command Car
  • American
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

The Dodge WC56 Command Reconnaissance Vehicle was developed on the platform of the Dodge WC Series as a 4×4 to be used by senior…

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Original Survivor – 1983 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck

Ben Branch April 10, 2018
Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Off Road

The Toyota Pickup Truck (known also as the Hilux in many world markets) is respected as one of the toughest 4x4s of its era…

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