A vehicle for everyone
Classic Land Rovers really are for everyone. Or perhaps it’s more correct to say that there is a classic Land Rover out there to suit everyone. The story about 46-year-old Nick Prince and Lucy, his 1976 Series III, on pages 58-62 is testament to this.
Nick, who has autism, has owned Lucy for 15 years and credits the bright red Land Rover for helping him through some difficult times and giving his life focus.
While Nick admits he’s spent a lot to keep Lucy on the road, he wouldn’t have it any other way as the benefits to owning the Series III far outweigh the negatives.
So, if you’re new to the classic Land Rover scene and have been considering whether to take the plunge and buy a vehicle, take inspiration from Nick and Lucy.
We’ve run some great competitions over the years in CLR and our latest is no exception. One lucky reader will get the opportunity to walk into a Machine Mart superstore near them and select from the extensive range of Clarke tools to the value of £2,000.
So, whether you’re a DIY beginner or a seasoned pro looking to expand your toolbox, turn to page 49 for more details.
We lost a valued member of the CLR family recently
In closing, we lost a valued member of the CLR family recently. Contributor Richard Johnson died after a short illness on what was his 75th birthday.
The announcement was made by his son Tristan who said his dad “held a life-long passion for all things Land-Rover. My earliest memories are with him either in or under the Series IIA 109 he had when I was a child.”
From all at CLR we’d like to extend our condolences to Tristan and family. A tribute to Richard appears on page 17.
Andrew Stone
CLR Editor