I must admit I was kinda dragged along to Cooma, NSW for this Landrover extravaganza. However, it has already been an awesome morning and I have learnt so much. There are hundreds of landrovers here, as you would expect, from lichen covered relics trailered here from people's sheds to Series 3 like ours to Defenders worth small fortunes. Everyone is super friendly and, as you can imagine, excited about all things Landrover.
What I really love about Landrovers is their old school feel. There is a real sense of integrity about them. Every one is so different, even if they are the same series. Some are beaten up, multi panelled workhorses. Some are military, complete with original army kit. Some are gentleman's weekenders, like this gorgeous old girl. The owner had made a lot of it himself, complete with a shaving cupboard and a bed that ran the length of the land rover when you pulled the seats down.
Some had long histories to them and wonderful stories, having been in the same family since they rolled off the factory floor. Some had the most beautiful paintwork and interiors.
Some were even done up as campers.
Some were designed to be dropped out of aeroplanes so were as lightweight as possible.
It has been an amazing day so far and I am glad I came. I am almost able to tell the difference between all the different sorts of landrovers too, nothing better than experience to teach you something.
There are a few lovely Steemians that I thought might enjoy these photos, so I say g'day to you as well:
Thanks so much for your enthusiasm for my steems folks, it has kept me on this platform.
Look out for Part 2 where we enter an off road course and the parade through town, and some other photos of course!