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21/05/2023: LRM Live ‘23

This weekend, I visited the 2023 Land Rover Monthly Live Show at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, and it was a fantastic experience. From rare Land Rovers in the Dunsfold Collection to adrenaline-filled stunts by the Extreme Bike Battle team, there was plenty to enjoy. The autojumble and trade stands were perfect for finding parts and accessories, while the club displays brought enthusiasts together to share stories and advice.

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22/06/2024: The Lucas Classic 2024

This past weekend, my friend Pete and I took the Defender 110—missing a front mudflap but still immaculately cleaned—to The Lucas Classic 2024 at Shelsley Walsh. It was a fantastic event, with an impressive turnout of classic cars, Land Rovers, and motorcycles on display. The sheer variety of vehicles made for a spectacular sight, and it was great to see so many enthusiasts coming together to celebrate automotive history.

In attendance was Henry Cole and Fuzzy Townsend, adding to the event’s charm and drawing plenty of interest from fellow motoring fans. Another unforgettable moment was the stunning Spitfire flyover air show, which captivated the crowd and added a touch of wartime nostalgia to the occasion.

Unfortunately, a serious crash led to the closure of the Hillclimb for investigation very early on, preventing many attendees from running their vehicles up the iconic course. The severity of the incident meant that both the police and Shelsley Walsh marshals had to step in, and our thoughts remain with the individual involved, who is currently in hospital in stable condition (apparently)—we wish him a full and speedy recovery.

Welcome to The Lucas Classic. Join us for a day of celebration on and off the famous Hillclimb at Shelsley Walsh as we gather an impressive

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29/07/2018 - The Game Fair

As I walk through the show gates I notice a stand of various Land Rover Rigs, I was only visiting this show to look at shotguns and i felt spoilt with an abundance of green ovals, the forward 101FC with a lightweight on the back was the highlight.

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17 September 2017 - Land Rover International Owners Show

The years highly anticipated Land Rover show was finally here, after spending the night in a haunted pub, we arrived just after gates opened.  We had no agenda and freebies wasn't really a priority as it would likely end up in the bin after a few weeks sat in the garage,

We did get a chance to meet the guys at Mudstuff and grab a bargain on another LED interior light which is destined for the 90.Two vehicles stood out from the rest in my opinion, and i’m definitely Defender biased, 

Range Rover - TACR2 (Truck Fire-Fighting Airfield Crash Rescue)  A 2 Tonne 6x4 beast which we were lucky enough to see on the commute to Peterborough the evening before the show, now more a museum piece but something to appreciate.

Forward Control 101 - The 101FC was mainly produced to meet the Army's requirement for a gun tractor, and was designed to tow a field gun, with a ton of ammunition and other military equipment in the rear load space, giving it the name of the “Land Rover One Tonne”. Weirdly enough the 101 was designed with being transported by air as a feature; the positioning of the 3.5 litre Rover V8 engine beneath and to the rear of the cab eliminates the bonnet at the front, making the vehicle more or less cuboid thus reducing unused space in transport aircraft. Any information on this particular 101FC can’t be sourced, but based on a little snoop around it looked ex-mod, if it’s not then it’s a damn good attempt at a replica.

We had a blast any i’m sure we’ll go back in 2018, hopefully with the 90.

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‘Forward Control’ Final artwork of the Land Rover 101FC, traversing an incline somewhere deep in the Lakes, at home in surroundings where others daren’t travel. Originally conceived as a gun carrier with a 1-tonne ammunition payload and cuboid in shape for efficient air transportation. Used in military service from the early 70s right up to the late 90s. #101fc #carart #gobigorgohome #tillustration #drawtodrive #guncarrier #onelifeliveit #landroverseries #Defender4x4 #4X4 #carswithoutlimits #cardrawing #liveoutdoors #defenderart #landroverdefender #militaryvehicle #defenderlife #landroverlife #landrover #forwardcontrol #letsgosomewhere #adventureisoutthere #armylife #armyveteran #militarytruck (at Scafell Pike 977m) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIY2k9CpY7V/?igshid=ypq3rgz61diy

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01/07/2018 - Billing Offroad Show

Its show season! With a difference, we took the 110 around the aqua dome which has been described as one of the most “challenging and exciting” off road courses in the U.K.

Unfortunately I left my front vent slightly open going through water and some splashes of water made their way to the back of my head unit doh!

We went last year as spectators/browsers, this year actually doing the off road was awesome but I need some more upgrades...

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