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Foreword • The sheer breadth of ability of Land Rovers is as relevant to their appeal as classics today, as it was when they were new, says James Taylor

Editor

BUY A CLASSIC LAND ROVER NOW! • With prices on the rise, we’ll help you make your mind up while these Land Rovers are within reach

Series III • The last and most numerous of the Series, there are plenty of survivors – and many rough ones. Here’s how to bag one of the good ’uns 1971-1985: FROM £6000 TO £20,000

Range Rover four-door • In its day, the car of choice for politicians, film stars, and top businessmen. Now, a four-door Range Rover could be yours too 1981-96: FROM £5000 TO £35,000

FIND THE RIGHT SERIES PARTS • It’s tougher than ever to find original parts, let Peter Galilee be your guide

FIVE GO DAFT IN DEVON • KUO 90 was the first Land Rover sold in Devon and no.205 off the production line. But what of its life since? Peter Galilee finds out

‘BE BRAVE. IT’S NO GOOD PONTIFICATING ABOUT!’ • James Sidwick was brave, all right – for the 13 years it took to restore this six-cylinder 109-inch to perfection

‘I LIKE TO KEEP THINGS ORIGINAL’ • First-timer James Robson makes all the right decisions, buying a decent vehicle and restoring it accurately

RIDES AGAIN! • Land Rover’s first stab at a sport-utility disappeared 10 years ago. Now it’s back

‘I COULD PUT MY HAND IN AND PULL BITS OFF. IT WAS ROTTEN’ • When David Tyler started restoring Mark Knopfler’s old Classic, he soon found it was more jaded roadie than cool rock star. Now it’s back hitting the high notes

THE POINT OF NO RETURN • Driving the Rubicon Trail is high up on many off-roaders’ bucket lists. It’s been on Steve Hoare’s for years, but now he finally gets to drive it

LETTS GO BACK IN TIME • John Pearson goes back to the ’70s with a Range Rover Classic on a route found in a Letts Tour Guide

Weekend SIII 109 rebuild • The LRO team breathes new life into a knackered ex-military soft-top

Repair or replace rear quarter panel • This trouble spot on Series and Land Rovers needs surgery if corroded – but your vehicle will look smarter

Rebuilding a 2.25 IIA engine • Ben Field charts his 2.25-litre petrol build

Stripping/valve lapping • Head stripping and valve lapping are good skills to have, says Peter Galilee

2.25 petrol service guide • Servicing a Series is almost fun. Theo Ford-Sagers gets the lowdown…

Classic tech queries • Any Land Rover, any question – if you have a tech problem just ask LRO!