The Rover Car Company debuted THE Land Rover on April 30, 1948 at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Land Rover was the make and model. It become known as the Series 1. Range Rover debuted in 1970. The name “Land Rover Defender” was officially adopted in 1990 after the Discovery was introduced in 1989.
Tim Slessor, First Overland, passed away April 5, 2026.
You are an amazing person with an amazing life. Thanks Tim for inspiring us all.
Met up with the RoverBall convoy in Akron, Ohio. Great turn out and convoy of Land Rovers. Lunch was at a legit drive-in, Swensons Drivein. Great burgers and staff. Tray on the window and all. This is not an ad. Sat behind the wheel of a Freelander for the first time in 15 years. Good luck making the coast. The podcast is with you, always.
Our guest this month is Dan Marcello. Dan is president of Brooklyn Coachworks and one of the founders of NJLR, the New Jersey Land Rover club, which was quite active for a number of years. Dan was artistic editor and one of the three main partners of the much regarded “Alloy & Grit” magazine. Dan has had a number of Land Rover related adventures around the world.
I had the opportunity to drive the new Defender Octa. You’ll hear about that during the news.
A lot to cover In The News: we have to discuss the US tariffs, possible Defender Sport/80, electric Range Rovers, Defender Octa, the best British car of all time and George & Mildred take a road trip.
And there is a shout out to a couple redditors.