The little Rover that could

[Nanuq]

I cut a bunch of green sappy spruce today and hauled it home for splitting. This load was easily 1,000 lbs and the Rover handled it like a breeze on a summer day. I have the 109 springs under it so it's usually *cough* stiff, and today it rode like a Cadillac. Climbing the 12% grade to Chez Nanuq it didn't hiccup or hesitate. I made many trips and now she's taking a well earned rest in the garage. Good girl.

 

Someone once said that Rovers, unlike most people, are capable of returning affection. I've spent a lot of time lately with the wrenches out and today she said "thank you".

 

 

 

 

 

[kernow]

Great to see one in the wild being used for its intended purpose. Although it'll take more than a few toothpicks in the back to upset it. Land Rovers have been built since 1948 and around 75% of all the ones made are still in use. A staggering statistic considering the use and abuse they get. Please keep this one soldiering on!

[Buddhabar]

Great Nanuq...

Always great pics from Alaska.

I like your Land Rover pick up.

It is a monster of 4x4.

I had the old Pajero of Mitsubishi year 1991… another nice piece.

 

Have a nice.

 

BB from Sardinia Island

 

 

 

[Sogeha]

I love that first photograph @Nanuq

Pajero - I wouldn't drive one in Spain ???

[swdivad]

What a fantastic truck you have there buddy! I hold a special place in my heart for these Defenders... I hope one day I get to own one :-)

For now, I drive my third late model Freelander

[Sogeha]

That isn't a Defender, it's a Defender's granddaddy. A series II SWB or 88inch. Yes I'm pedantic, I know?

[swdivad]

3 minutes ago, Sogeha said:

That isn't a Defender, it's a Defender's granddaddy. A series II SWB or 88inch. Yes I'm pedantic, I know?

 

Wow! Good to know! :-)

[Nanuq]

Who's your Granddaddy!

 

 

[dieselpower]

Two things us Brits do really well: Off road vehicles and hypocrisy.

[Sogeha]

You forgot Formation Swanning About

[kernow]

I have a friend who works for JLR and some of the prototypes he brings home ..... yes, well lets hope that they don't make it into production. 

[Nanuq]

Too much firewood on the last trip??

 

[eunomians]

Haha! A little Los Angeles style Land Rover!

Great beast for a great Alaskan beast!