Land Rover Verses Land Cruisers

[Newboomer]

In 1953 George and Joy Adamson drove their Land Rover from Nairobi to Dover, England - a 4 1/2 month trip!

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I had a 67 Cruiser and ran the hell out of it stock then rebuilt it. 454 Chevy, Hurst 4 on the floor, 12x16.5 rubber, load leveler shocks wih extra long reach, Warn 5k winch. Unstoppable offroad.

 

[SZSA375]

Living and traveling in southern Africa we encounter terrible roads frequently. Wouldn’t want to be broken down or stuck on any of them. The reliability and off-road capability of my Land Cruiser is outstanding.

 

[BlueFlyer]

I have a 1948 Land Rover & a 1953 Land Rover both are series 1 plus I have a 2007 V8 LC79 Land Cruiser.
All 3 I would say can traverse the same level of difficulty country. The Land Cruiser is far more comfortable and will carry more than 1 tonne.
My earliest memory was when I was about 4 yrs old and Dad would set the throttle on the 1948 Land Rover and get me to steer while he through out the hay. I stood on the seat and steered it like a ship.
I later learnt to drive when I was 12 in the paddock in the 1953 Land Rover with its crash box in 1st & 2nd. Fond memories.

 

[zephyr]

Besides a tractor, I too learned how to drive in my Father's 1967 Land Cruiser thought I was pretty slick when I mastered "Double Clutching" from 2nd to 1st

 

[Sideshow]

Great story about a Land Cruiser overlanding in Africa.

https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/democratic-republic-of-congo-lubumbashi-to-kinshasa.50799/

Thanks for posting that what a fascinating read, they had some large ones to do that!

 

[AJ Peacock]

Great discussion, I really enjoyed this thread. I can't add to the Cruiser/Rover debate. But when I was young, our neighbor had an old Nissan Patrol that was incredible. I almost bought an FJ in 2012 but ergonomically it didn't fit me at all, once the front seat was back, there was no room in the back seat and it had a horrible blind spot from the pillar.

I miss my 79 Bronco though!

AJ

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

I’ve had a series 1 Land Rover (owned a half share it it) and a 1963 FJ40 (wish I still had it) and currently own a HZ75 and a vdj76 V8 diesel wagon landcruisers. The land rover’s engine threw a leg out of bed about a week after I sold my share to the other owner

The Ute needs a good going over , she’s got over 500,000 kms on it, and she’s not had a gentle life
Gumpy

 

[Adam Stevens]

That wagon is beautiful.

One day I'll get one inspected insured here in Canada.

 

[spike.t]

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