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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295   
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Hello all, I was reading the article ‘field of broken dreams’ in LRM (Jan 2014 edition) and remembered a farm not far from me in West Berkshire that looked to have a similar story. I have passed it many times, just getting a glimpse over the hedge of the familiar roof lines, so decided to pull in and take a look. A sorry collection of Land Rovers were scattered around in the far corner. It’s a fine line between the initial ‘storage’ of this kind, and vehicles effectively becoming abandoned. Some may make it to become ‘restoration projects’ but a few look to be past the point of no return; although I know some love a challenge! There was a Freelander and Discovery there too, but my camera got selective at this point! There is good working Series on the way in which maybe gives some hope.
It is often claimed that 75% of all Land Rovers ever built remain on the road, I take this to comprise mainly of the Series/TDIs/Defenders, so are there significant numbers to be found making up this 25% that are currently Off Road?  Click image to enlarge it's a sad line up... Click image to enlarge initially it's difficult to see if it's a 90 or 110... Click image to enlarge clearly not beyond hope... Click image to enlarge the best project there... Click image to enlarge going nowhere this one... Click image to enlarge salvage only here too... Click image to enlarge good to see one resisting... Click image to enlarge time to leave but, that green Series Soft Top had made an impression... SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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19th Dec 2013 10:57am |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006  
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I trust you found someone to talk to and ask permission from to post pictures on the Internet? Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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19th Dec 2013 11:41am |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749 |
Diablo you're right, I just checked on Google maps. I called there many years ago. There is a Series 1. X4SKP posted a photo above.
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19th Dec 2013 1:12pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Hello lambert the farmer
Yes. The owner works from an outbuilding and provides Land Rover repairs Make or Break. I was given permission both to photograph and post. I decided not reveal the location, or his contact details, although he was happy for me to do so. If anyone wants this, please send me a PM and I will point you towards a potential restoration project. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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19th Dec 2013 1:31pm |
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| Thor Member Since: 17 Dec 2011 Location: Didcot Posts: 446 
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X4SKP,
Lovely looking 90 
From your location and BLR on your plate I'm guessing you work there? Or have you bought one of their vehicles? I've seen a BLR 110 a few times and always been impressed. Not how I would choose to have mine, but still VERY nice and from the photos guess yours is of a similar standard. Strong people are harder to kill and generally more useful! |
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19th Dec 2013 4:48pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Hello Thor
Thanks, I am a customer of BLR not employee, and hopefully have a personalised not 'pimped' defender, very subjective any modifications away from the original LR offering but for me that's one of the draws of owning a defender, beyond being a supremely capably vehicle, it is not a case of 'look don't touch', you can more than most vehicles tailor it to what you want. I have had the 90 for 2 months now, and love it, the L90 BLR plate is owned by them and is currently being transferred back via the DVLA. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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20th Dec 2013 1:38pm |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006
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I wasn't having a go its just we all want to avoid advertising our prides and joys to the unscrupulous that was all. I'm sure that some of these cars will live again. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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20th Dec 2013 3:59pm |
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| Thor Member Since: 17 Dec 2011 Location: Didcot Posts: 446
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Skip, Totally agree mate. I'm all up for people pimping, after all it's yours!! I only 'choose' not to have mine personalised in a similar way because I'd need 2. One like my 110 that's allowed to get scratched and smell of dog etc and another for 'best'. My previous car, well VW Transporter, was done in a similar way, probably more pimped than personalised, totally immaculate, leathered everywhere, lowered, 20inch alloys and carbon bonnet etc etc. I absolutely loved it but was always worried about scratches, kerbed wheels and all the other stuff that comes with having something nice. When it was stolen I decided the next car would/could be less immaculate. Strong people are harder to kill and generally more useful! |
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20th Dec 2013 5:58pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Hello lambert the farmer
That's ok no offence taken. You asked the right question. We are surrounded by farms here and security is a pre occupation for all farmers or sub tenants. Houses too with outbuildings, or anyone with 'equipment' on show, or hidden, all have to decide on their level of security... (multiple layers, depending on the risk would seem to be the current best practice to follow). SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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20th Dec 2013 6:16pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Click image to enlarge One day someone will come... SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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11th Mar 2014 9:48pm |
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