A large part of the inspiration for this project came from my colleagues Stephane and Brian who had each…
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Getting Acquainted
Laura and I spent our first weekend just poking around to get to know the layout and condition. We washed…
We Find Our Defender
Since telling Opere that I want to get a 15 year old Defender in pre-restored condition I have visited and…
Testing the Idea in South Africa
I am not particularly knowledgeable about Land Rovers (there is an understatement!)so before going too far Laura and…
Mechanical Condition pre-restoration
Opere and one of his helpers came by shortly after I got the vehicle  to look it over closely and…
Taking Delivery
Buying it is one thing, getting it home is another altogether. First, I had to buy the battery, which calls…
Risky Business
I prepared this risk analysis very early on but did not publish it. I am doing so now, but backdating…
Thinking about Buying a Land Rover
The Land Rover has a wonderful legacy.  The Land Rover story began in 1948 as a basic utility vehicle…