11 WEEKS, TWO DAYS...

‘Devon 4x4 has taken-on its first-ever ground-up restoration, and your time starts… Now!’ No, not a crazy idea for TV show, but a real-life challenge, as Mark Saville finds out

PHOTOS: LAURENS PARSONS

During my 16 years with LRO, I’ve seen scores of beautifully restored Land Rovers, but this particular machine is one of my favourites. I love all Series Land Rover tow trucks, but what makes this one really special is that Devon 4x4, well-known for creating competition and (more recently) expedition vehicles, as well as its D44 off-road gear, was recently asked to take on its first ground-up restoration. To add to the pressure, the 109’s owner, George Bamford (who also owns the Bamford X featured in our April 2017 issue), needed it to be ready for a big club event, just 11 weeks and two days away. Bulkhead battle After collecting the sorry-looking but apparently complete 1972 Series III 109 tow truck, it looked considerably better than it eventually proved to be.…

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Land Rover Owner (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2019

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