by C. Bartow • Jun 9, 2016
There are very few sounds in the world as rich, resonant, and unambiguously enjoyable as those emitted from the tailpipe of a healthy V8-engine Land Rover. In good condition and proper tune, they are truly wonderful vehicles to own and drive. The high seating position and great expanses of glass provide a commanding view of the road. The rugged suspension and drivetrain can tackle almost any terrain or surface condition, and the luxurious interiors (errr, Defenders excepted) keep one comfortable and focused on arriving safely at one’s destination. Land Rover styling is timeless; they retain their charm, and in many cases, their value, for decades after production has ended. In all, Land Rovers, especially the earlier models, are truly “lifetime” vehicles that can be kept on the road long after warranties have lapsed and their appliance-like contemporaries have been scrapped and recycled. So much so that many of us give them names and speak of them as if they are members of the family.