Getting a tune out of a Disco
During my childhood spent getting in the way at shoots, there was always a race to be the first to jump into the Land Rover and secure the bumpiest ride to the lodge. We would eschew the comforts of the various Isuzus and Toyotas in favour of the rock-hard benches in the back of a Series III and be tossed around with the labradors like popcorn in a pan.
The sight of endless dogs, Guns and children being disgorged from the back of a Land Rover is familiar to anyone, whether a seasoned gillie or a first-time up-from-Londoner. The vehicle’s bulldogish looks have captured the hearts of millions and it represents the British countryside.
Yet ask any Land Rover owner how their car is getting on
