TimberLandy
New Member
Hi,
I don't yet own a Landy but have been looking for a while. I want a Series 3 ideally but would value some advice from people who have one. Initially I was going to get one as a classic investment and keep it in the garage overnight until I measured the garage and realised it would be too small. I have always wanted a Series rag top so thought that unless it was in the garage it would gradually deteriorate if kept outside, rust/canvas etc. My question is this: is keeping a 70s Series on the drive to use to get to work occasionally (I cycle most days) and weekend trips a mad idea? Firstly there's the rust issue. Would anyone keep a breathable cover on it to help this issue? Secondly the theft issue. I don't mind if it looks a bit dented and worn, if anything it'll put a thief off. Do Series get targeted in the same way as a Defender? We live on a 70s housing estate in Dorset. I would fit a hidden battery isolator switch and a decent steering wheel lock. Leading to my 3rd question... I'd have it as a hard top in winter (less leaky) but convert it with an Exmoor kit in the summer to a rag top. Does anyone else keep a rag top outside in the summer? I know each Landy will be different but are they generally reliable enough to be used 3-4 times per week? Thanks very much for your advice. Cheers.
I don't yet own a Landy but have been looking for a while. I want a Series 3 ideally but would value some advice from people who have one. Initially I was going to get one as a classic investment and keep it in the garage overnight until I measured the garage and realised it would be too small. I have always wanted a Series rag top so thought that unless it was in the garage it would gradually deteriorate if kept outside, rust/canvas etc. My question is this: is keeping a 70s Series on the drive to use to get to work occasionally (I cycle most days) and weekend trips a mad idea? Firstly there's the rust issue. Would anyone keep a breathable cover on it to help this issue? Secondly the theft issue. I don't mind if it looks a bit dented and worn, if anything it'll put a thief off. Do Series get targeted in the same way as a Defender? We live on a 70s housing estate in Dorset. I would fit a hidden battery isolator switch and a decent steering wheel lock. Leading to my 3rd question... I'd have it as a hard top in winter (less leaky) but convert it with an Exmoor kit in the summer to a rag top. Does anyone else keep a rag top outside in the summer? I know each Landy will be different but are they generally reliable enough to be used 3-4 times per week? Thanks very much for your advice. Cheers.