Adventures in a year old Land Rover!

The Landy's impressive history is just the beginning.

From Vietnam war service to the modern world, this Landy has lived a life. But her next big adventure starts now: in 2027, we're driving her from Brisbane to Birmingham.

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The Restoration

Bringing ARN 111-387 Back to Life

From a very smelly and slightly rusted field find in 2023 to an offroad campervan ready to roam the world again for a second time. Follow every nut and bolt of the journey.

The Beginning The Now

Slide the yellow handle to see the transformation!

Photo Archive

A gallery of the teardown and documenting the metalwork and assembly.

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Video Series

Watch the restoration in motion. From the first engine start in 15 years to the final roadworthy test.

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Vehicle History

The deep dive into ARN 111-387's military service and its role with the AN/KPQ-1 Radar.

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Systems & Engineering

Under the Aluminum Skin

A Series Land Rover is a masterpiece of simple engineering. We've documented the restoration of the primary mechanical systems to help other Series 2 owners.

Braking Systems - How to

The Holden 202 Swap

Rewiring 1960 Electrics

Parts Catalogues

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Roadworthy & Registered

The Final Hurdle

See how I cleared the QLD roadworthy and got the 1960 Series 2 back on the bitumen.

Roadworthy Process

Mechanical Challenges

Our Landy is an old girl and approaching 70 years old, however her amazing history makes it well worthwhile restoring her and the challenge of overlanding and the planned 'ultimate midlife crisis' trip, even more exciting!.

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Land Rover Parts Suppliers

The Restoration Project

The Landy's impressive history is just the beginning.

Bringing ARN 111-387 Back to Life

Photo Archive

Video Series

Vehicle History

Under the Aluminum Skin

100%

The Final Hurdle

Mechanical Challenges

Paddock Spares UK

John Craddock Ltd, UK

Landy Bitz, Aus

Land Rover Treasure Shop, Cyprus

British Auto Parts, Aus

British Off Road, Aus

PA Blanchard, UK

Rovers North, USA

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