Rovers of Special Interest
The primary attraction of any Land-Rover gathering is the vehicle
itself. The Mid-Atlantic was no exception. There were numerous Series
Rovers, Defenders, Range Rovers and Discoverys. There were also some Rovers of special interest, even to those who own several of Solihull's finest.
Here's Scott Miller and his Series I Shooting Brake. This coachbuilt
"woody" is a real rarity, and it's no surprise that Scott's Rover
was voted the People's Choice award.
The Dormobile model is a favorite amongst Land-Rover fans. Providing
a comfortable "home away from home" anyplace on earth you can
get to. And because it's a Land-Rover, there are few places you can't reach.
This particular Dormobile was restored by Robert Davis. Son Tyler's eco-friendly
electric Rover can seen parked to the left.
My hands-down favorite was Jared Silbersher's 101 Forward
Control. Someday, I'd like one with a radio body (hard shell over the rear bed) converted to a camper.
Designed as a mobile gun platform and general purpose lorry for the British
Army, the 101 is a vehicle designed for maximum functionality and zero creature
comforts. Jared's 101 was voted the Most Functional Vehicle. They're very rare in the United States. This is
the only one I've seen. Thanks to Bill Maloney for capturing this shot
of me behind the wheel. I felt like a 16 year old in Dad's new Porsche.
"Please, can I just take it around the block?"
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