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Title: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 20, 2015, 09:57:51
I recently bought a 1994 built (licensed as a 1995) Land Rover Discovery 1, 3 door, 300 tdi diesel manual.
I've always liked these early three doors. In fact, I actually prefer the really early models with the original interior.
The colour on this one is called "Caprice" which I quite like.

(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz244/WAPOL5666/LR1_zpssauytn3j.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/WAPOL5666/media/LR1_zpssauytn3j.jpg.html)

(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz244/WAPOL5666/LR2_zpsjucyjucf.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/WAPOL5666/media/LR2_zpsjucyjucf.jpg.html)

(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz244/WAPOL5666/LR4_zpseau3jwcj.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/WAPOL5666/media/LR4_zpseau3jwcj.jpg.html)

Considering putting a Leyland 4.4 P76 V8 in it as it really is quite a slug.  :D

Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: CraigB on April 20, 2015, 10:04:30
Dave@ did you find some spare space in that huge garage of yours and thought it requires another car in there :snigger:

My brother is just about to sell his 4dr V8 version of one of those.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 20, 2015, 10:07:00
Dave@ did you find some spare space in that huge garage of yours and thought it requires another car in there :snigger:

My brother is just about to sell his 4dr V8 version of one of those.

I sold another car and it was a trade.
Quite looking forward to playing with it though.   :)
Personally, I like the two doors and also the early two door classic Range Rovers, but they're starting to get a bit expensive whereas Land Rovers aren't.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: cruiserfied on April 20, 2015, 14:45:47
Old Rangies are pretty cool. A lot of nice built ones doing the comp circuits.
Never was fond of the discos and defenders though.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: beerman on April 21, 2015, 07:58:01
You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.  :whistler:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 21, 2015, 11:45:10
You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.  :whistler:

Yeah, I guess so. 
Given Land Rover's previous forays into Africa when Toyota wasn't even around, then their use in exploring outback Australia, both before and after the Snowy Mountain scheme, then of course, not to forget the Camel Trophy expeditions into untamed areas of South America that used only Land Rovers and Range Rovers, I guess all those people must have pushed them around a lot.   :rolleyes:


Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: FatBoy on April 21, 2015, 11:52:50
We nearly bought a Disco (2003/4 model) a few years back.  I wish I had of, but glad I didn't.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 12:06:35
You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.  :whistler:

Yeah, I guess so. 
Given Land Rover's previous forays into Africa when Toyota wasn't even around, then their use in exploring outback Australia, both before and after the Snowy Mountain scheme, then of course, not to forget the Camel Trophy expeditions into untamed areas of South America that used only Land Rovers and Range Rovers, I guess all those people must have pushed them around a lot.   :rolleyes:

Some people love to do things the hard way...  :rofl:

Perhaps they should've bought a Jeep....
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: FatBoy on April 21, 2015, 12:07:18
You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.  :whistler:

Yeah, I guess so. 
Given Land Rover's previous forays into Africa when Toyota wasn't even around, then their use in exploring outback Australia, both before and after the Snowy Mountain scheme, then of course, not to forget the Camel Trophy expeditions into untamed areas of South America that used only Land Rovers and Range Rovers, I guess all those people must have pushed them around a lot.   :rolleyes:

Some people love to do things the hard way...  :rofl:

Perhaps they should've bought a Jeep....

They bought a Jeep?
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 12:13:40
What colour???
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: FatBoy on April 21, 2015, 12:17:56
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

We are a great team, Rusty!!  Even if I do say so myself!!
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 12:18:57
 :happydance:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 21, 2015, 12:22:21
You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.  :whistler:

Yeah, I guess so. 
Given Land Rover's previous forays into Africa when Toyota wasn't even around, then their use in exploring outback Australia, both before and after the Snowy Mountain scheme, then of course, not to forget the Camel Trophy expeditions into untamed areas of South America that used only Land Rovers and Range Rovers, I guess all those people must have pushed them around a lot.   :rolleyes:

Some people love to do things the hard way...  :rofl:

Perhaps they should've bought a Jeep....


 :sicky: :sicky: :sicky:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 12:28:05
Cheer up, mate....  :snigger:

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=land+rover+reliability&gws_rd=ssl (https://www.google.com.au/search?q=land+rover+reliability&gws_rd=ssl)
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 21, 2015, 12:30:59
Cheer up, mate....  :snigger:

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=land+rover+reliability&gws_rd=ssl (http://www.google.com.au/search?q=land+rover+reliability&gws_rd=ssl)

Now, why did I know you'd come up with a negative link.......?    :undecided:
I won't bother, but I bet if I looked I could find just as many positives as you could find negatives.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 12:33:54
But I didn't search for negatives, Dave... :lol:

I just searched Land Rover Reliability....
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 13:06:35
Here you go, mate....some pics I took during my recent Adelaide trip...  :victory:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/Lemon%202_zpsbst9apmh.jpg~original)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/Lemon%201_zpszb48txsy.jpg~original)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/Lemon%203_zpsgwxr6vuy.jpg~original)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/Lemon%204_zpshclg9oty.jpg~original)
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 22, 2015, 03:13:52
Yes, I haven't been to that museum but was aware that the Force 7 was in there.   :goodjob:
One of ten in the world.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 22, 2015, 04:09:37
They've also got a peasant model....  :victory:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/Lemon%205_zpskjfkfsce.jpg~original)
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 22, 2015, 04:14:15
Deluxe.
The windscreen wipers are supposed to park out of sight.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 22, 2015, 04:20:06
Guess it was raining when they parked it...  :lol:

Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....  :winker:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: beerman on April 22, 2015, 05:09:37
Is that one of those Xf Falcon disabled taxies in the background?
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 22, 2015, 05:31:28
I think so...well spotted!  :goodjob:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Shambles on April 22, 2015, 07:48:59
Can I see a pale green Ford Anglia in there?


Those are tremendous shots I have to say :goodjob:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: FatBoy on April 22, 2015, 10:24:55
FatBoy pulls pin....

"Isn't that a white lemon in the front of that photo, Rusty?"

.... and stands back for incoming flack and fire from Dave (and Trev).   :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Aussie Keith on April 22, 2015, 10:32:12
Books for Landrover fans and anyone who likes a ripping yarn: :link: Len Beadell Books and Tapes - Home (http://www.beadell.com.au/)

Nice chariot Dave.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 22, 2015, 12:40:24
Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....  :winker:

Deluxe cars are the rarest.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: The Gonz on April 22, 2015, 13:06:57
Doggie with a new toy?

I was expecting this!

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 22, 2015, 13:13:22
Not really my sort of doggie.   :neutral:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 23, 2015, 05:10:33
FatBoy pulls pin....

"Isn't that a white lemon in the front of that photo, Rusty?"

.... and stands back for incoming flack and fire from Dave (and Trev).   :lol: :lol: :lol:

Yes!  :goodjob:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 23, 2015, 08:34:45
Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....  :winker:

Deluxe cars are the rarest.

So there are less than 10 still in existence then?   :eek:
You'd think there would be plenty considering they were the base model...
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2015, 08:46:45
Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....  :winker:

Deluxe cars are the rarest.

So there are less than 10 still in existence then?   :eek:
You'd think there would be plenty considering they were the base model...

No.
There are only 10 Force 7 (coupes) in existence.
The Deluxe variant of the sedan is the rarest these days. Most P76s are Super or Executive.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 23, 2015, 08:49:14
FatBoy pulls pin....

"Isn't that a white lemon in the front of that photo, Rusty?"

.... and stands back for incoming flack and fire from Dave (and Trev).   :lol: :lol: :lol:
Er, Yer supposed to throw it, after pulling, pin.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2015, 08:51:13
FatBoy pulls pin....

"Isn't that a white lemon in the front of that photo, Rusty?"

.... and stands back for incoming flack and fire from Dave (and Trev).   :lol: :lol: :lol:
Er, Yer supposed to throw it, after pulling, pin.  :mrgreen:

And not hold it between your legs when you pull the pin.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 23, 2015, 08:52:25
 :rofl:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 23, 2015, 09:19:48
Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....  :winker:

Deluxe cars are the rarest.

So there are less than 10 still in existence then?   :eek:
You'd think there would be plenty considering they were the base model...

No.
There are only 10 Force 7 (coupes) in existence.
The Deluxe variant of the sedan is the rarest these days. Most P76s are Super or Executive.

But didn't you say the Deluxe was even rarer than the Force 10? Well, that's how I read it... :undecided:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2015, 09:26:04
Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....  :winker:

Deluxe cars are the rarest.

So there are less than 10 still in existence then?   :eek:
You'd think there would be plenty considering they were the base model...

No.
There are only 10 Force 7 (coupes) in existence.
The Deluxe variant of the sedan is the rarest these days. Most P76s are Super or Executive.

But didn't you say the Deluxe was even rarer than the Force 10? Well, that's how I read it... :undecided:

No.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: CraigB on April 23, 2015, 09:35:29
If I was to buy a Leyland it would have to be like this one :D still needs much better wheels :disapp:
(http://i.imgur.com/LyqNOPR.jpg)
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2015, 09:44:41
Force 7V.
Nice bit of Photoshopping there.
The wheels are original and too narrow IMO.  :)
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: rustynutz on April 23, 2015, 09:53:18
Dave, perhaps if you look back, you'll see why I thought that....

Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....  :winker:

Deluxe cars are the rarest.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: CraigB on April 23, 2015, 09:59:49
Nice bit of Photoshopping there.
What makes you think it's photo shopped? it belongs the Petty family here in Perth :)
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2015, 10:01:57
Dave, perhaps if you look back, you'll see why I thought that....

Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....  :winker:

Deluxe cars are the rarest.

I did, and I don't.
There are 10 Force 7s in the world.
The rarest P76 is the Deluxe.
Pretty simple.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2015, 10:02:38
Nice bit of Photoshopping there.
What makes you think it's photo shopped? it belongs the Petty family here in Perth :)

Because I know the Petty car doesn't have a hole in the bonnet.   ;)
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: CraigB on April 23, 2015, 10:13:56
Nice bit of Photoshopping there.
What makes you think it's photo shopped? it belongs the Petty family here in Perth :)

Because I know the Petty car doesn't have a hole in the bonnet.   ;)
Damn, I thought there might be one worthwhile Leyland in the country  :Pout: :goodjob: :D
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2015, 10:17:27
Nice bit of Photoshopping there.
What makes you think it's photo shopped? it belongs the Petty family here in Perth :)

Because I know the Petty car doesn't have a hole in the bonnet.   ;)
Damn, I thought there might be one worthwhile Leyland in the country  :Pout: :goodjob: :D

 :mrgreen:
I want to own that car one day.
It's safely tucked away in a shed for the present time.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: CraigB on April 23, 2015, 10:27:16
I want to own that car one day.
It's safely tucked away in a shed for the present time.
You'll have to stop buying cars so to leave some space in the shed then, or will that one get a spot in the living room :winker: :lol:
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2015, 10:35:48
I want to own that car one day.
It's safely tucked away in a shed for the present time.
You'll have to stop buying cars so to leave some space in the shed then, or will that one get a spot in the living room :winker: :lol:

Pride of place that one but I'll have to win Lotto.
There's another over east that is in regular use that I wouldn't mind either but no offers under $100k considered.
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: CraigB on April 23, 2015, 10:39:03
You'll get it one day Dave, just picture it in your mind :)
Title: Re: New Toy
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2015, 10:45:19
You'll get it one day Dave, just picture it in your mind :)

 :goodjob:
Always do.   ;)
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