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« Reply #210 on: September 02, 2005, 18:55:14 »
Quote from: "woody"
This might sound daft but what makes it a fab 50
it cannot just be the year alone
do they have extras :?:
what are they


It was, as it states, a 50th Anniversary edition. Land Rover produced variations for most important markets.
We got;
375 Defender 90's
4.0litre V8
Auto gearbox
Safari cage (not called a roll-cage, for litigation fears :roll: )
Leather seats
Special trim items
Gunmetal grey 'FreeStyle' alloys
Number plaque on the off-side rear
See the 'Defender 50th' link (below) for a dedicated website
Current issue of 'LRW' features a 50th on the cover & an excellent article


1000 FreeLanders
Not too sure on the specific extras on this one (check out the albums on my 'WebShots')

1000 Discoverys
Lightstone leather on all 7-seats
'Boost' alloys
Stainless trim on inner sills
Radio/tape/ 6 CD multi-changer
Roof-rails
Available on all 4 variations, but initially no Tdi auto, introduced due to demand
Heated windscreen

100 Range Rovers
A high specification, that only really offered one 'premium' upgrade to SAT-nav & TV

I've only ever seen one on the road

All models were finished (for the UK market anyway) in 'Atlantis Blue', which changes colour between blue & green, dependant on the light striking it.
Discoverys were also offered in 'White Gold'

Other markets, ie; Japan offered white vehicles

Hope this fills some gaps in for you :wink:

Quote from: "woody"
i have 50th anniversary
bailey, its a caravan and wouldnt it look nice paired to a 50th anniversary discovery

Mmm, it' make a good photo
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« Reply #211 on: September 02, 2005, 19:43:46 »
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You could have taken a better photo :roll:


Not easy when in charge of 40 tonnes of articulated truck!!
Sorry
 :lol:
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« Reply #212 on: September 02, 2005, 20:27:12 »
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Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man"
You could have taken a better photo :roll:


Not easy when in charge of 40 tonnes of articulated truck!!
Sorry
 :lol:


Point taken.
My[/b] apologies
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« Reply #213 on: September 02, 2005, 20:52:24 »
No worries chap
 :D
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« Reply #214 on: September 02, 2005, 21:40:38 »
Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man

It was, as it states, a 50th Anniversary edition. Land Rover produced variations for most important markets.
We got;

1000 Discoverys
Lightstone leather on all 7-seats
'Boost' alloys
Stainless trim on inner sills
Radio/tape/ 6 CD multi-changer
Roof-rails
Available on all 4 variations, but initially no Tdi auto, introduced due to demand
Heated windscreen
All models were finished (for the UK market anyway) in 'Atlantis Blue', which changes colour between blue & green, dependant on the light striking it.
Discoverys were also offered in 'White Gold'

Other markets, ie; Japan offered white vehicles

Hope this fills some gaps in for you :wink:


and a 50th aniversary badge :?:
Never underestimate the power of a sick mind !!!!
What would scooby doo!!!!
remember if you camp next to the toilets you get to meet everybody at least once over the weekend
R reg Discovery 300tdi  NAMED: Scooby Doo !

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« Reply #215 on: September 02, 2005, 21:56:04 »
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and a 50th aniversary badge :?:


Yes, and a badge.

Defenders had a metal badge with a stamped number.
FreeLanders had a badge on the B-post pillar
Range Rovers had a dashboard plaque I seem to recall (brochure down in basement 'snug')

I'll assume the Discovery had one, but I haven't seen one, and it's not mentioned in the brochure, so who knows??
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« Reply #216 on: September 02, 2005, 22:23:32 »
big thanks, wait till you see the size of the bailey 50th badge
something to be proud of :D
Never underestimate the power of a sick mind !!!!
What would scooby doo!!!!
remember if you camp next to the toilets you get to meet everybody at least once over the weekend
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« Reply #217 on: September 03, 2005, 14:36:38 »
Quote from: "woody"
big thanks, wait till you see the size of the bailey 50th badge
something to be proud of :D


I've probably seen it in 'Practical Caravan'
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« Reply #218 on: September 03, 2005, 15:21:40 »
Quote from: "woody"

and a 50th aniversary badge :?:


Now the Heritage Defenders were very nice as well.
I've still got my eye on a Bronze Green 110CSW

Picture 1

Picture 2

The 90 was available in 'Atlantic Green' as well as 'Bronze Green'
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« Reply #219 on: September 04, 2005, 19:15:05 »
I managed to snap a 50 Range rover on holiday. When i sort this pc out i'll post it.


Sogster.
1998 50th anv Landrover Discovery Tdi      S834 FVC.

23 ft Swift Challenger 490se 2000 model

Previously owned,
1991 Landrover Discovery Tdi 5 door,        H529 KWK.

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« Reply #220 on: September 04, 2005, 19:19:36 »
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The 90 was available in 'Atlantic Green' as well as 'Bronze Green'


that light green is the best colour ever, similar to early S1's.  Shame there TD5's.
'ear all, see all, say nawt; Eyt all, sup all pay nawt; An' if ivver tha does owt fer nawt; Allus do it fer thi sen.

     

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« Reply #221 on: September 06, 2005, 11:54:01 »
50th Discovery on page 47(?) of the current issue of 'LRE'

Also features on 50th Defenders on both 'LRE' & 'LRW' this month.

The 'LRW' model belongs to James, who runs the 'Defender 50th' site listed in my signature

The 'LRE' model belongs to Chris from Doncaster, who also posts on the 'Defender 50th' web-site as 'Cyscrofer'

Both are very nice motors, Chris & another member (Allan) may put an appearance in at Langley Farm next weekend
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« Reply #222 on: September 10, 2005, 19:08:10 »
If I do this right, you should see the back of a 50th Range Rover.
1998 50th anv Landrover Discovery Tdi      S834 FVC.

23 ft Swift Challenger 490se 2000 model

Previously owned,
1991 Landrover Discovery Tdi 5 door,        H529 KWK.

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« Reply #223 on: September 10, 2005, 19:12:46 »
i'll try again
1998 50th anv Landrover Discovery Tdi      S834 FVC.

23 ft Swift Challenger 490se 2000 model

Previously owned,
1991 Landrover Discovery Tdi 5 door,        H529 KWK.

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« Reply #224 on: September 10, 2005, 20:40:01 »
Looking good, but you could have waited & asked the owner to turn it around :roll:

There's still no mucky one of yours forthcoming I see?
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« Reply #225 on: September 12, 2005, 20:16:45 »
Im working on it Richard.

Sogster.
1998 50th anv Landrover Discovery Tdi      S834 FVC.

23 ft Swift Challenger 490se 2000 model

Previously owned,
1991 Landrover Discovery Tdi 5 door,        H529 KWK.

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« Reply #226 on: September 16, 2005, 11:54:58 »
50th FreeLander at Langley Farm last weekend

S313 HKP

50th Defender on 2 occasions being driven back into Wakefield at 'rush-hour'.
It belongs to a chappie on the 'Defender50th' website, & is known as 'Lara'
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« Reply #227 on: September 17, 2005, 22:54:11 »
In the best Victor Meldrew voice

"I Don't Believe it!!!"

How much for a brochure :?:  :?:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

They could have mine for a tenth of that, & I'll post it free :roll:
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« Reply #228 on: September 18, 2005, 07:40:44 »
BTM to add to your earlier post

Freelanders was also offered in White gold. There was both 3 and 5 door versions produced. engines 1.8 melting and the rover 2.0lt diesel.

spec,  Basically a XE with nothing really unique to the model other than the colour and 50th badge on B post

16inch alloys
full Leather trim
air con
electric sunroof
lamp guards

Sean
ex owner of freebie 50th T201JJX
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1957 ,series 1

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« Reply #229 on: September 18, 2005, 09:09:50 »
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BTM to add to your earlier post

Freelanders was also offered in White gold.
Sean


Thanks Sean.
I've not seen one, or perhaps like the Discovery it is just assumed to be a standard vehicle due to the colour?

The Freelander doesn't get a mention in my brochure, I assume that it was either reprinted, or had a loose-leaf inserted when they went on sale?
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« Reply #230 on: September 20, 2005, 20:23:38 »
Found another one for you today Richard around the thame area.
V8 running on LPG.
 :D
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« Reply #231 on: September 20, 2005, 20:34:48 »
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Found another one for you today Richard around the thame area.
V8 running on LPG.
 :D



Nice, but too shine......., shin.......


No, I can't say it :roll:
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« Reply #232 on: September 20, 2005, 20:43:19 »
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shine......., shin.......


Come on, i'll help you
SHINEY

 :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #233 on: September 20, 2005, 21:28:07 »
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Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man"
shine......., shin.......


Come on, i'll help you
SHINEY

 :lol:  :lol:


NOoooooooooo :shock:  :shock:  :shock:
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« Reply #234 on: September 21, 2005, 09:31:04 »
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Quote from: "Jake"
Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man"
shine......., shin.......


Come on, i'll help you
SHINEY

 :lol:  :lol:


NOoooooooooo :shock:  :shock:  :shock:


And, to top it all, you used the wrong colour :roll:
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« Reply #235 on: October 02, 2005, 22:12:30 »
I found some more for you today.
1. Defender
You'll know this. Its supercharged and was featured in one of the mags last month.
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« Reply #236 on: October 02, 2005, 22:13:02 »
2. Discovery.
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« Reply #237 on: October 02, 2005, 22:13:43 »
3. Freelander.
Nice roof rack and lights!!
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« Reply #238 on: October 02, 2005, 22:14:36 »
4. Range Rover
T.V's in the head rests and a kick ass stereo!!
Fast too  :wink:
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« Reply #239 on: October 02, 2005, 22:41:51 »
A nice quartet of pictures Jake.

I've got a feeling I know who the 90 belongs to, but haven't got the mags to hand.
I'm sure he's on 'Defender 50th.com'


I saw a 'R' plated 50th Discovery on Saturday afternoon, heading east on the A64 near the 'Highwayman Cafe' (just to the east of York)
It was muckier than mine, I was pleased to see :D  :lol:
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