Between 1993 and 1997, Land Rover produced a limited quantity of Defenders adhering to North American regulations that were then shipped to both the US and Canada. Around 7,059 of the NAS (North American Spec) Land Rovers made their way through the US, and this 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS is one of them….
Apply for Overland Expo’s 2021 Overland Experience Scholarship Program
If you’ve been listening to the Overland Journal Podcast, you might have enjoyed Scott Brady’s interview with Land Cruiser owner and adventurer Maggie McDermut, who discusses the importance of overland training, and how the Overland Expo education series helped her prepare for a three-month solo trip through Alaska and northwest Canada. Fortunately, for those planning…
Overland Classifieds :: 1990 Leyland DAF t244 British Military Transport
Editor’s note: This vehicle has been sold and is no longer for sale. Destined for the British Army, Leyland DAF military trucks roll off the factory floor with a six-cylinder engine renowned for its reliability and power: the Cummins 5.9-liter 6BT. Alex, the current owner of this ex-British military transport truck, purchased the vehicle solely…
Overland Classifieds :: Brooklyn Coachworks Land Rover Defender 110 HCPU 1-ton
Land Rover customization firm Brooklyn Coachworks knows Rovers. After all, they’ve been creating custom-built Land Rovers for over 20 years, and this Defender 110 HCPU 1-ton is no exception. The vision: pay homage to the Series 109 1-ton—the extraordinarily rare, heavy-duty version of the Series 109. The addition of a new crate Cummins R2.8 turbo-diesel…
Overland Classifieds :: 2008 Iveco Magirus 4×4
Eager to start your overland travels in Europe without the hassle of shipping? This 2008 Iveco Magirus 4×4 could be just the ticket. The Iveco Magirus platform is highly sought after by long-term overlanders but can be difficult to come by in North America. Founded by German fire chief Conrad Dietrich Magirus in 1864, the…
Overland Classifieds :: 1983 Mercedes 1222 4×4 Doka Fire Truck
Building an overland vehicle often starts with a vision. A glimpse into the future, into what could be rather than what is at present, and an opportunity to create something out of the ordinary. Will this 1983 Mercedes 1222 Ex-German fire truck create that vision for you? If not, perhaps the conversions built by Fabian…
Destination: Kelowna, British Columbia
Photography by Richard Giordano Kelowna, British Columbia, lies in the heart of the Okanagan Valley and is known for its dry, sunny climate, wineries, fruit orchards, and lakes. Located in the south-central region of the province, the Okanagan Valley’s Highway 97 provides a scenic alternate route for those heading north or south along the Pan-American…
Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Off Road
It’s no secret that adding weight to a vehicle increases braking distance, impacts handling, and slows acceleration. Alex, the owner of this 3rd-Gen Tacoma, made significant investments to help this truck perform at its best both on– pavement and off. The Total Chaos long-travel kit, King shocks front and rear, and custom Atlas leaf springs…
From India to London in a Toyota Fortuner :: Interview with Amarjeet Singh, The Turban Traveller
As a teenager in New Delhi, Amarjeet Singh longed to roam free and travel the world. He dreamt of meeting people and sharing ideas, food, and culture. But when Singh told his father of his plans, his father became upset. “This is not the time for you to travel,” his father said. “This is the…
Overland Classifieds :: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica L300 StarWagon 4×4
For those of you looking to get your hands on an imported vehicle from the nineties, this 1992 Mitsubishi Delica L300 StarWagon 4×4 might be your chance. This right-hand-drive van was imported from Japan into Canada in 2017, and the current owner, Corey, put in the hours and legwork to legally register the vehicle in…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 International 7300 4WD Expedition Truck
Editor’s note: This vehicle was sold while I was formatting this article. If your family road trips were anything like mine, you were probably crammed into the back seat of a tiny car, a stack of pillows designating your personal space from your sibling’s, with minimal legroom amongst a plethora of reading materials, Five Alive…
Overland Classifieds :: 1985 Volkswagen VW Vanagon Westfalia
Photos by Chazz Layne “It’s not a slow car, it’s a fast house,” reads a green sticker affixed to Mike and Geneva Saint-Amour’s 1985 Volkswagen VW Vanagon Westfalia. These words ring true for any vehicle-based traveler, especially for Mike and Geneva, whose blog boasts the same name. After retirement, they sold all of their possessions…
Pioneers of Moto History: The Van Buren Sisters’ 1916 Ride Across America
Photos courtesy of vanburensisters.com In August of 1916, sisters Adeline and Augusta Van Buren found themselves stranded in Skull Valley, an arid expanse of desert between Salt Lake City, Utah, and Reno, Nevada. Despite being part of the Lincoln Highway, the desolate track along which they navigated their three-speed Indian Powerplus motorcycles had vanished. Their…
Overland Classifieds :: Total Chaos 2015 Toyota Tacoma
Editor’s note: This build is currently listed for $40,000 OBO. Perhaps you’ve recently received the call from your favorite performance parts company, outdoor retailer, or vehicle manufacturer, receiving the news that due to delays in the supply chain, the items you want need! won’t be available for months. You’re looking for something unique—something that’s turn-key…
Going Home to Africa: Interview with Author and Solo Traveler Dot Bekker
In November 2018, Dot Bekker sat in front of her computer, about to purchase a ferry ticket from Barcelona to Tangier Med in Morocco. As she stared at the glowing screen, doubt crept in. “Did I want to do this, was I fooling myself, could I do this, should I do this, why was I…
Overland Classifieds :: 1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
There’s something special about a clean, classic Toyota that has been well-cared for by several generations of vehicle lovers. This Sky Blue 1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser has been in this owner’s family for nearly 30 years but is aging gracefully. The vintage Washington State license plate is indeed from the same year, as are…
Expedición de las Américas: Crossing the Darién Gap in 1979
Photography by Mark A. Smith Off-Roading Inc. Amidst a steaming, mosquito-filled jungle, Mark Smith wrestles with the steering wheel of his orange Jeep CJ-7, bouncing over rocks, damp earth, and the roots of tall ceiba trees. The skin beneath his white-brimmed hat is drenched with sweat, and several weeks’ worth of unshaven silver beard…
Travelling the Incense Route with Barbara Toy
Photography from Barbara Toy’s A Fool Strikes Oil and Travelling the Incense Route “I travelled for the love of travelling. All too often these days people say they’re going to cross something like the Sahara Desert and all they want to do is get to the other side as fast as they can. That’s not…
Jeopardy and a Jeep: Africa Conquered by Two Women Professors
Words By Ashley Giordano, photos from Jeopardy and a Jeep by Dorothy Rogers During the summer of 1954, two American college professors named Dorothy Rogers and Louise Ostberg pulled their Willys Wagon into a mechanic shop in Tripoli, Libya. They had arrived from the North African desert, where they battled endless flats and ruined…
What the Dempster Highway Taught Us About Slow Travel
Words by Ashley Giordano, Photography by Richard Giordano A comedy of errors saw us attempting to fill our empty diesel tank in the parking lot of the Eagle Plains Hotel on a toe-numbing, nose-hair freezing spring evening in the Yukon. I’m shuffling back and forth in my down hut boots while Richard struggles in…