It’s hard not to love the Series Land Rovers. Their classic design embodies an image of the golden age of adventure, when man and machine pushed the boundaries of vehicle based travel and explored territory never before seen by car. Okay, so maybe I’m a bit of a romantic when it comes to these old Rovers, but truthfully many of us are. We know they are slow, uncomfortable, and only moderately reliable when compared to the off-road vehicles of today; yet we continue to love them despite those issues. While their heritage plays a role in that, I think it’s the rugged and almost unapologetic design that really wins us over. Series Rovers like this one aren’t trying to be something they’re not. It doesn’t have a plush interior or anything that could even resemble luxury, just what it needs to get the job done. That’s how it should be though, instead of isolating you behind thick soundproofing doors they remind us why we travel in the first place, to experience the world around us.
La Aduana: Mercedes 300TD Wagon
The combination of a bullet proof design, excellent fuel economy, and low cost has made them a superb choice for just crossing town or crossing Africa.
La Aduana: 2004 Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the mid-eighties. From starting as nothing more than a Hilux with a new name and a truck cap, it has transformed into a…
La Aduana: 2000 Land Rover Discovery 300 Tdi
While it admittedly lacks some of the power produced by the original V8, we feel that the improvement in reliability and almost doubled gas mileage should more than compensate for that small reduction.
La Aduana: 1973 Bultaco Alpina
This is a seriously cool bike and with only 1,111 original miles its practically brand new
La Aduana: 2003 Toyota Sportrider
Apparently there is some notion that in order to travel the world you must buy, modify, and subsequently ship your truck to whatever location from which you wish to start your trip.
La Aduana: 1971 AM General XM813
Looking for a great base for a custom expedition camper? Check out this truck for around $10,000
La Aduana: 1998 Jeep Cherokee Africana
Believe or not, this 1998 Cherokee isn’t someone’s garage project or a hacked apart Franken-Jeep, but is in fact ARB’s award winning 1999 SEMA vehicle.
La Aduana: 1995 Range Rover Classic
This is by far the most pristine Range Rover Classic I’ve seen. Check it out before it’s gone
La Aduana: Two 1983 Toyota Pickups
It’s hard to beat an unmolested classic, but these well restored trucks with a modern twist just might do the trick
Photo Essay: Four Corners Wanderings
About the Author Chazz Layne is an adventurer, designer, and photographer based in Prescott, Arizona. Since early childhood he’s had a passion for travel and exploration, a passion which continues to fuel both his creativity and…
La Aduana: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
While many people loved its retro styling and exaggerated lines, others felt that they created a very impractical platform that was uncharacteristic of the Toyota brand.
Salsa Mukluk 2, Falling in Love with Bikes all Over Again
A fat bike is a time machine. It delivers you to your childhood years when bikes made you giggle.
La Aduana: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
With a Mercedes turbo-diesel V6 and a price tag of just under 16,000 this 2007 Grand Cherokee will keep you and your pocketbook happy.
La Aduana: 1968 Ford Bronco
This 1968 is a wonderful example of a classic car that has been infused with modern equipment. The seller estimates that over $80,000 was spent during the project, and with the lengthy list of modifications, I would believe it.
La Aduana: 1982 Toyota HJ47 Troop Carrier
Everyone loves a diesel Toyota, and when it’s a troop carrier that love just gets stronger
La Aduana: 1986 Toyota Pickup SR-5
With just over 18,000 miles, this SR5 is one of the best preserved examples we’ve have seen.
Driven to Extremes: New Overland Prime Time Television Series on Discovery
The important aspect of this series is not only the prime-time and global distribution, but the fact that the expeditions are being led by Mac Mackenney, a prolific and experienced overland adventurer from the UK.
The Lowdown, Off-road Tire Pressures
What allows us to seemingly ‘float’ over sand, climb slippery surfaces and crawl over rocks with improved floatation, more grip and less tire damage.
Work, Winch and Recovery Gloves
Expedition Portal investigates the ultimate recovery and work gloves for 4wd and overland environments



















