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1963 Land Rover Series IIA: An Honest 4×4

The form of pure function.

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flyboy157(@flyboy157)

1 year ago

Hello, I have a 69 LR Series IIA as well, I also noticed the VF 143 Pukin dogs emblem on the front. I was in CAG 7 On the Ike CVN 69 1989-93 in HS-5 The Helo squadron. Recall VF 143 as our fighter squadron. Were you in VF 143?

Hightower(@hightower)

3 years ago

Basem–Any chance you know what the solo piano piece is that begins at 4:03? Love the music that accompanies the video and story. Keep driving!

nickofdime(@nickofdime)

Gorgeous job. What is that little checker plate door on the rear quarter?

Casual Observer(@casual-observer)

I can tell when it’s a good Petrolicious film because I always want to own the particular car that’s featured!

726PAV

Reply to Casual Observer

Me too!

Greg Paules(@flynavy30)

Very interested in where the VF-143 “Pukin Dogs” plaque came from on the front driver’s side.

MARK JONES

Pure mechanical simplicity that results in a live experience. Similar effects from my Fiat 500 ‘Bambino’ and Caterham. Very appealing!!

stavro(@stavro)

Reply to MARK JONES

Spot on Mark !
Learnt to drive in a new Series 3 110 Wagon with Fairley overdrive ? and troublesome 6 cylinder petrol ( Australian spec maybe ? ). It had10 seats and probably the best car we have ever had. As I kid we would put a whole soccer team inside and off road was the best.
Top speed was maybe 62 mph regardless of roof racks and trailer !
Later we had one with 3.5 V8 and Range Rover diffs ? Finally we could race off Toyota’s at the lights ha ha Fuel consumption was even less.
These cars perhaps have the most character of any car ever made…love them

Dennis White(@alfa66)

What a great unique piece of machinery. Loved the narrative and wonderful locations and filming. A truly mellow morning!

Reply to Dennis White

Agree — lovely narrative.

Lig Ranemloc

Nice! Where was it filmed? Please let me know.

Basem Wasef

Reply to Lig Ranemloc

Azusa Canyon OHV, Angeles Crest Highway, and parts of the Arroyo/San Rafael Hills in Pasadena.

Gonzalo(@lalorto)

I love Land Rover!

Rich Lambert(@rich)

Great video! He really nailed what it is to own, drive, and love/hate an old Land Rover Series.

Reply to Rich Lambert

Thanks Rich!

– Basem

Scott Morse(@wsmmd1)

GREAT PIECE.
Thanks to Basam and Petrolicious for publishing.
Drive long and prosper

Reply to Scott Morse

Thanks man.

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1963 Land Rover Series IIA: An Honest 4×4