As much as we love modified Land Rovers that have been amped up and blacked out, still nothing compares to a vintage Land Rover that looks like it’s never been updated. That’s where this 1972 Series III comes in, and it’s just about perfect in our eyes. The classic Marine Blue painted aluminum body has aged beautifully, imperfections and all, as has the original interior that has no freakin’ clue what infotainment or satellite navigation are. The biggest change is a new chassis that’s been galvanized to ward off rust. Under the hood is the original modest 2.25-liter inline four-cylinder engine with 60 horsepower and 24,000 miles on the odometer. Though you won’t roast anyone at a stop light, it doesn’t matter since details like caged lights, white steel wheels with MUD X-Tra Traction tires (and a hood-mounted spare), a tailgate-mounted work lamp, and an old-school tugboat rope wrapped around the front bumper will simply slow everyone else down just to ogle.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
