Recent content by The Yak

I have just been reading the February 2020 edition of Land Rover Owner magazine in which there is a write up from a journalist on a ride along demonstration drive in a 6 cylinder petrol (gas) engine 110 driven by a LR demo driver. The photos show the usual auto box gear shifter/selector on the...

Another consideration is parts supply. Yes, a Toyota is less likely to need a part but if it does, how long does it take to locate one and get it flown to some obscure location? I do not know a quantified answer. But what I do know is that with Land Rover parts the likes of UK based John...

Over the past 30+ years I have always had one or two Barbour waxed cotton jackets. Yes, difficult to keep clean but I do not buy them for smart. Yes, they do tend to look better when used and dirty! Yes, they do get to have that certain aroma attained by waxed cotton and dirt. Yes, re-wax...

Whenever I change a vehicle, or when belts are due for changing, I now always use Dayco. I have found them consistently good quality.

By coincidence, I have just been looking at the particulars of this Mog in the photo, as it is currently for sale on ebay. Located in the UK. Cannot link, look for Unimog 4x4 Expedition Camper.

No sound .... A good advertising video should be able to tell the story visually. An advert on the TV cannot always be heard in a noisy house. If you wish me to be enlightened please enlighten me. But visually only please!

I quite agree, it is all sealed surface stuff that a 2WD could handle. It looks to me as though Subaru marketing department are just trying to impress a gullible public.

There was a recent news piece on the BBC here in the UK saying that since the Defender ceased production, thefts of Defenders in the UK has gone up by 70%. Despite increasing sales of Japanese 4x4's in the UK there is still a strong demand for the Defender in the UK, and used prices have...

My fenders (wings) get trodden on nearly as much as the bonnet, usually as part of the climbing up/down process. That is why almost all Defenders used by UK utility companies that need roof access from the front have tread plates on the bonnet and fenders (wings).

Interesting. I have seen several conversions on Pinzgauers but I cannot recall ever seeing this Action Mobil body on a Pinz before. Am I correct in thinking that this AM/Pinz conversion is rare, possibly unique?

Currently on UK ebay (cannot link) under the title 'Unimog Expedition Vehicle'. Unimog U300, 2002 model with 44k miles, Expedition Camper Body. Located in Colchester, England UK Advertised price £75,000 I have no connection with this vehicle or seller, etc.. Posted for info only. It is a...

Rare enough in the UK, especially so in the States.

..... 1989 with only 53k miles, Volvo diesel engine. Custom built camper body. Needs some restoration work. Look on ebay under Pinzgauer Expedition 718 6x6. Located in Hampshire, England.

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