That’s awesome! I bet learning to drive in a Series 1 was a very memorable experience, especially with the history it has as a breakdown vehicle. It’s amazing how these Land Rovers leave such a lasting impression. Thanks for sharing that, sounds like you’ve got some great memories with it!
My first car was one of those. It had a a wooden rear cover with a metal roof. I drove it to and from Uni and on excursions, I was the only one who could drive around in the scrub collecting rock samples. My mates loved to come with me. On its first excursion the brakes failed. One of the linings had worn very thin and had cracked. I drove it across Sydney without using the brakes. I was probably mad. I repaired the brakes but other things kept going wrong. It had been used on beaches for fishing and one of the crossmembers was rusty. Next came the engine. It was rather tired. I had the engine reconditioned but the mechanic put it back together badly and it became very noisy. To cut a very long story short, he had put a bearing in the wrong way and the bearing was not getting any oil. I ended up buying a Series IIa which was much more civilised. Mike in Oz
Wow, Mike, what a story! It sounds like your Series 1 gave you a mix of adventures and challenges. What a way to learn and create memories, driving across Sydney without brakes is definitely bold (maybe a little mad, as you said), but it shows your determination! It’s a shame about the rust and the engine trouble, i bet upgrading to the Series IIa must have felt like a real step up. Thanks for sharing your Landrover journey, it’s always fascinating to hear how these cars have shaped people’s lives, especially in such rugged conditions. Cheers from the other side of the world!
Great content and filming Tom. This is my dream car for weekends etc etc. I’m daily running a 130 Defender tipper arb truck for my business, this would be a great promo vehicle for when I go quoting 😍
Hi Rich, Thank you so much! Sounds like you’ve got a solid setup with the 130 Defender tipper for your business, i bet it’s a real workhorse! This would definitely make an awesome promo vehicle for quoting and it’d be great fun for those weekend drives too. Hope you get to make the dream a reality one day!
Hi Russell, thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video! 🚗🎥 My next review drops this Sunday at 7 PM, hope to see you there!
After about 50 mph, my Series 2A feels like it’s about to take flight. That said; it’s the most fun you can have in a vehicle. ( hanky panky excluded) lol👍
You shouldn’t even need tools to lower the screen! The brackets to hold the windscreen up are missing. There should be some big wing nuts that hold on the hooks you can see sticking up at the bottom of the screen. The main bolts should be tight but not so tight the screen cant pivot on them without being loosened further.
What car should i review next?
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My dad had one as a breakdown vehicle in the 70s fantastic memories of
Earning to drive in one
That’s awesome! I bet learning to drive in a Series 1 was a very memorable experience, especially with the history it has as a breakdown vehicle. It’s amazing how these Land Rovers leave such a lasting impression. Thanks for sharing that, sounds like you’ve got some great memories with it!
Have a 2 a. Pickup for cruising in the Cotswolds picking up logs deer control etc owned for 23 years 👏
That’s so awesome they really do become part of the family!!
How do old Landrovers cope with modern unleaded fuel? Do the pistons and the head have to be upgraded?
such an iconic car love the video
Thank you i really appreciate it!!
My first car was one of those. It had a a wooden rear cover with a metal roof. I drove it to and from Uni and on excursions, I was the only one who could drive around in the scrub collecting rock samples. My mates loved to come with me. On its first excursion the brakes failed. One of the linings had worn very thin and had cracked. I drove it across Sydney without using the brakes. I was probably mad.
I repaired the brakes but other things kept going wrong. It had been used on beaches for fishing and one of the crossmembers was rusty.
Next came the engine. It was rather tired. I had the engine reconditioned but the mechanic put it back together badly and it became very noisy. To cut a very long story short, he had put a bearing in the wrong way and the bearing was not getting any oil.
I ended up buying a Series IIa which was much more civilised. Mike in Oz
Wow, Mike, what a story! It sounds like your Series 1 gave you a mix of adventures and challenges. What a way to learn and create memories, driving across Sydney without brakes is definitely bold (maybe a little mad, as you said), but it shows your determination! It’s a shame about the rust and the engine trouble, i bet upgrading to the Series IIa must have felt like a real step up. Thanks for sharing your Landrover journey, it’s always fascinating to hear how these cars have shaped people’s lives, especially in such rugged conditions. Cheers from the other side of the world!
Great content and filming Tom. This is my dream car for weekends etc etc. I’m daily running a 130 Defender tipper arb truck for my business, this would be a great promo vehicle for when I go quoting 😍
Hi Rich, Thank you so much! Sounds like you’ve got a solid setup with the 130 Defender tipper for your business, i bet it’s a real workhorse! This would definitely make an awesome promo vehicle for quoting and it’d be great fun for those weekend drives too. Hope you get to make the dream a reality one day!
Great video Tom, you're a natural
Hi Russell, thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video! 🚗🎥 My next review drops this Sunday at 7 PM, hope to see you there!
@DriveWithTom100 looking forward to it🙂
After about 50 mph, my Series 2A feels like it’s about to take flight.
That said; it’s the most fun you can have in a vehicle. ( hanky panky excluded) lol👍
🤣🤣 stay tuned for my Series 3 review coming soon. Id love to get a 2A on the channel and compare them!!
You shouldn’t even need tools to lower the screen! The brackets to hold the windscreen up are missing. There should be some big wing nuts that hold on the hooks you can see sticking up at the bottom of the screen. The main bolts should be tight but not so tight the screen cant pivot on them without being loosened further.
Thanks for the feedback 😁
Have an 88" that is currently killing me! haha!
Killing your bank account or back I’m guessing both? 🤣
@ bank account and patience! I have a video of it explaining why.
I shall give it a watch now :)