Pop had a Series 2 1958 SWB with a canvas roof that always seemed to have a dead battery and required cranking to start...
Many good memories learning to drive on the farm in that one...
Would love to own one eventually...
Show us yours.
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Pop had a Series 2 1958 SWB with a canvas roof that always seemed to have a dead battery and required cranking to start...
Many good memories learning to drive on the farm in that one...
Would love to own one eventually...
Show us yours.
We had a 57 soft top - think SIIQuote:
Originally Posted by 300_BLK
We all learnt to drive in that then Dad bought the 1st model SIII I think with the lights out on the guards - brand spanking new one in blue
I got my licence week after turning 15 in it
I was so small I looked through the steering wheel to drive
Copper in TeKuiti couldn't fault me though - and passed no problem, must of had the cushion that day ??
Not a daily driver then ?Quote:
Originally Posted by john m
Yeah they go that slow shit grows
Would love to find a SII soft top and do it up....
We had a series 2A when I was a young fella, remember doing a few trips into the Longwoods with that. I'm sure I have some pictures somewhere will try find them.
Seriously some of you lot need help
Dammit, I didnt read properly and thought this thread was "show us your lady" but turns out just a bunch of old landrovers :(
Here ya go boys great read about some of the very first off of the production line!
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Doesn't look any worst than the J5 Bedford I was driving last year:DQuote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
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I’m sure no one will mind if you did “ show us your lady” @Ryan_SonghurstQuote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
They probably wrote it while they were waiting for help.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sideshow
Bought by Landie owners for something to read while waiting for help.
They really were a shockingly bad vehicle. Brother used to point out that there were so many, that were so old, that only had low mileage. That just says they couldn't, or wouldn't, keep them running enough to get the mileage up.
Bloody awful things! We got a brand new swb IIA when I worked on a rabbit board in the mid 60's. It was gutless when new and noticeably worse by the time it was 3 months old. It did always get to where it was pointed but bloody slowly! I have been running Toyota Hilux diesels for the past 20 years. My current 94 Surf 3 litre turbo manual has been going strong for me for the last 14 years and I have no plans to replace it anytime soon! There are some steep and rugged hills round here and it always gets me there in comfort.
stick with the non electronic stuff (though i make $$ from them)Quote:
Originally Posted by gundoc
I have a friend from when we were kids who has a Land Rover Lightweight. He has driven it since 1983, when he got his licence. In that time, he has lived in England, Australia, Wales, South Africa, England, South Africa, in that order. And he has never parted company with the Land Rover. It has covered more miles in a sea container across oceans than it ever will on a road. It is still going. He repaints it to whatever the prevailing military vehicle camo colour is wherever he is living.
He is eccentric, my friend. A masochistic, automotively self-flagellating nutjob. You must never, ever ride passenger in that vehicle with him behind the wheel. It is the worst driving experience I've ever had.
Yup, Having driven a Series Two for a year I realize you've got to be both an optimist and a mechanic to want to own one (and never be in a hurry to get anywhere).
You been playing with too many tits :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
When you drive a Landrover you meet the nicest people. All the really nice people stop to help.Quote:
Originally Posted by Backcountry Bob
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I’ve owned a couple of SWB S2s (60s era) and about 3 LWB Safari S2s over the years. They have character. They build character
I respect that some folks still lov’em, but my LandCruisers have more pluses in favour, IMHO
