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diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
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Wonder how he got it classified to go into the LEZ and not being a SW?

16th Apr 2021 3:28pm

Gareth

Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Woodford
Posts: 1112

Isn’t the queen exempt from registration laws? Perhaps he registered it in her name. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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16th Apr 2021 3:50pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

I don't think it needs plates now.

The route it looks to be taking appears to be all within castle confines. Originally, there was going to be a 20 mile journey on public roads. Maybe that would have needed plates?

More proof he had history with tinkering with cars, and maybe an option to where this one might end up?

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16th Apr 2021 4:18pm

mrd1990

Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Wales
Posts: 600

Hats off to the TD5 anti-stall.

Looks like it was used the entire length as a way to control speed and avoid a change of engine noise.

A purring TD5 is a fantastic send off.

17th Apr 2021 2:22pm

Doc P

Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
Location: Midlands
Posts: 565

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red

I was wondering whether they’d kept the original power plant........and then I heard it! Should’ve revved it under the archway before the chapel 😜

Lovely looking vehicle - fit for a Prince indeed.

17th Apr 2021 2:34pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

I was struck by how loud it sounded.

17th Apr 2021 3:42pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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It was a wonderful send off - to a wonderful man. No Guts, No Glory.
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17th Apr 2021 4:11pm

seriesonenut

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Essex
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All very dignified and fitting. I must admit that I drove my Defender with a bit more pride this afternoon. 1984 One-Ten CSW
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17th Apr 2021 4:25pm

keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2218

The best ever funeral service I have seen. Never before in my 35yrs of LR ownership have I seen such a more highly polished Landrover. The panelling, bodywork and paint was impeccable and outstanding. An absolutely fantastic send off.

Keith

17th Apr 2021 5:11pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5208

I thought it was a 300Tdi that been reworked, until i saw the intercooler and heard the TD5 purring. Looks like they had it on low range and in 1st gear. The hole time for it to crawl. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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17th Apr 2021 5:29pm

keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2218

Unmistakable sound of the offbeat 5 cylinder. An awesome Landrover sound. Oh I miss my TD5.

17th Apr 2021 5:41pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5111

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

keith wrote:
The best ever funeral service I have seen. Never before in my 35yrs of LR ownership have I seen such a more highly polished Landrover.
Keith

The paint finish on that Defender was exceptional as was the whole of the service. The Queen looked a lonely figure sat there on her own. As for the funeral we have yet again shown the world what we can do, covid or no covid. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

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17th Apr 2021 6:41pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

keith wrote:
The best ever funeral service I have seen. Never before in my 35yrs of LR ownership have I seen such a more highly polished Landrover. The panelling, bodywork and paint was impeccable and outstanding. An absolutely fantastic send off.

Keith

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

17th Apr 2021 8:09pm

RFT

Member Since: 13 Nov 2010
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 682

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Zermatt Silver

Did you all just want to give the Queen a hug?

She was alone but not alone, I think most of us were right there with her in our thoughts.

Fitting send off for a hero who never blew his trumpet and never wanted anyone else to blow it either. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper

17th Apr 2021 9:22pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5850

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

Cracking funeral. We are still the best at ceremonial duties, hands down. The bands and music were fantastic, the formations (the spacing in the Quadrangle and by the steps into StG's Chapel clearly determined by Covid) beautiful, weather perfect, the castle looking resplendent, the ceremony, the bearers, the Land Rover and the slow-march, wonderfully judged. Low key, respectful, perfectly executed.

HM looked very small and very lonely. The death of a partner of almost 8 decades is hard to even fathom.

RIP Philip. Great service for a man who himself offered great service to his adopted country.

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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18th Apr 2021 7:10am

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