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Virgin Galactic has its first global partner, Land Rover
Link to the Press Release from 4/14. http://www.interactivelandrover.com/discovery_vision_concept/DisplayRelease.php?itemID=721 We now have another reason to worship Sir Richard Branson. The goal of this partnership is to ” bring together two world leaders in adventure, innovation and exploration,” and to inspire young people to start careers in engineering, science and technology. – Ok so, this means I […]
Adding a spare tire holder – 1998 Land Rover Discovery 1
If you’re looking for something Rover related, never fear, ebay is here. I’m sure this applies much more fervently to aged Defenders, but getting parts for Rovers can be a drag. When I bought my Rover the spare tire was tossed in the back to hang out with the rear folding seats. There is nothing […]
Spark Plugs – 1998 Land Rover Discovery 1
I’ve sprung a leak
Yesterday it poured. It was the first time since I bought the Disco that it really rained hard. And, all the warnings about leaky rover rooftops came true. I was driving to an assignment with BDN courts reporter Judy Harrison and she got a nice afternoon shower from inside the Disco. Harrison was a good […]
The birth of Red Rover
There’s something about Land Rovers
There’s something about Land Rovers. First of all they’re big and tank-like. As all-wheel drive vehicles with locking differentials and a low-gear option, they’re designed to be taken places normal vehicles aren’t supposed to go. With heated leather-seats, engineered sound systems, multiple sunroofs and as quoted in the manual contain a “cigar holder” above the […]